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Berry is the program manager at the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative at the University of San Diego, and lives in City Heights.
It’s no secret that San Diego has a reputation for being idyllic. Situated among beaches, mountains and desert, it is truly a place where one can have it all. As a result, the region is sustained by an urgency to preserve our picturesque, high quality of life an urgency that is rooted in the understanding that a strong relationship with the natural environment also strengthens our health and economy. To make serious strides towards climate action, robust collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders is imperative.
The fund has raised $64 million so far to support San Diegans in need and granted $54 million including 244 grants to 200 nonprofit partners. These nonprofits provided computers, internet access, child care, food security, financial assistance, medical support, workforce training and other needs to the region s most vulnerable communities.
Some of the largest grants to date include:
San Diego County Office of Education: $1 million to provide thousands of students and their families internet connectivity and technology required for distance learning;
Feeding San Diego: $50,000 to increase the number of San Diegans receiving food assistance during the pandemic;
North County Lifeline: $50,000 to provide support and resources to children impacted by the health and economic crisis;
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego Foundation and several partner organizations will announce the latest round of funding stemming from the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund Wednesday.
Foundation President and CEO Mark Stuart and other leaders will outline the goals of the new round of grants, the latest updates with the fund and how it is intended to benefit the community.
The Asian Business Association of San Diego, Black Chamber of Commerce and Local Initiatives Support Corporation will help distribute the funds, which will primarily go to small businesses.
The fund has raised $64 million so far to support San Diegans in need and granted $54 million including 244 grants to 200 nonprofit partners. These nonprofits provided computers, internet access, child care, food security, financial assistance, medical support, workforce training and other needs to the region’s most vulnerable communities.