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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 11h

We’re proud to stand with the resilient arts organizations bringing hope, connection, and possibility to San Diegans.

As local nonprofits face existential challenges amid funding cuts, the Prebys Foundation is investing $13.4M in emergency support. 🌟

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 1d

"Training with GRID connects with me on a personal level because in Iraq, we didn’t have power all 24 hrs. So, we used to save it for later in the day. So, It’s important to me, what GRID Alternatives is doing to connect people to solar power."
Check out Wisam's story www.prebysfdn.org/wisam

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 2d

The Southern Indian Health Council is helping generations of families thrive through holistic care. ☀️🪶 This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate their growing impact.

Learn more: sihc.org/about

#IndigenousCulture #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Wellbeing

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know it's World Mental Health Day? 🌎

People of all ages in our community struggle with mental health issues, but Resounding Joy uses music therapy to help reduce anxiety and stress and improve their quality of life.

Learn more: resoundingjoyinc.org

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MusicTherapy

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 6d

📣 Join the Prebys team! We're looking for an outstanding Business Operations Administrator to fill this new role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact as we work on groundbreaking initiatives.

➡️💻 Apply now: heyor.ca/zJDL7O

#WereHiring #SanDiegoJobs

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 8d

The arts build bridges for connection and are a fundamental part of San Diego’s entire cultural ecosystem and economy.

We are investing $13.4M in local arts organizations that have been severely impacted by Federal and state budget cuts, donor fatigue, and rising costs.
Learn more: heyor.ca/L8jeeK

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth! Filipino leader Dr. Razel Bacuetes Milo is strengthening our community with life-changing mental health research.

Want to learn more about Dr. Milo? Visit heyor.ca/xfucaC

#FilipinoCommunity #MedicalResearch #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthResearch

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 15d

With a $500,000 investment in the County's Immigrant Legal Defense Program, Prebys is supporting this critical effort to help ensure due process for thousands of immigrants and asylum seekers who would otherwise face court alone.

prebysfdn.org/legaldefense...

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 20d

Cesar Chavez Service Clubs are developing leaders for the future. 🌟

As we come to the end of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we want to highlight their work teaching the values of leader Cesar Chavez through leadership development programs in schools across San Diego.

Learn more: chavezclubs.org

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 21d

"This is like therapy for me. It really helps me take my mind off of pain and everything else. Since I've been doing the work and encouraging other veterans to come, I've had people come and say, “you inspire me to keep going.”

Check out Reggie's story at
www.prebysfdn.org/reggie

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 22d

Nature has the power to heal us. 🌳

Our Healing through Arts and Nature initiative supports non-clinical approaches to mental well-being by enhancing access to outdoor spaces for underinvested communities.

Learn more at heyor.ca/cRpZt8

Source: USDA
#SuicidePreventionMonth

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 23d

CA nonprofits run on staff! 💪

You power our sector every day– now it’s time for your voice to be heard.

📢 Nonprofit workers: Take the CA Nonprofit Employee Survey & help shape the next #CausesCount report to better support nonprofits & the staff that power them.
bit.ly/CausesCountEmployee2025

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 23d

It’s here! USD Nonprofit is conducting the 2025 San Diego Nonprofit Leaders Survey, an annual survey created to better understand the current state of our nonprofit community in San Diego.

Take the survey now and share with your colleagues and networks!
bit.ly/SONPLeaders2025

#Nonprofits

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 26d

With support from our Youth Workforce initiative, The David's Harp Foundation, Inc. is giving youth the confidence and freedom to shape their futures.

Thank you to @daylightsdnews.bsky.social for the feature.

Read the full article at heyor.ca/8aMpJt

#ArtsPrograms #YouthWorkforce

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 28d

The arts are not a luxury — they are essential.

We’re making an urgent investment of $13.375 million to support 61 arts and culture organizations across San Diego County. This support aims to protect vital community spaces for creativity and keep programs alive.

Learn more: heyor.ca/IDB9z4

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · 29d

When your organization's name gets mispronounced often enough, you learn to have a little fun with it. We asked our staff to share some of the real ways people have mispronounced “Prebys.” From Presbees to Preebus, and even Prebysterian, we've heard it all.

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 15

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🌎 Join us in celebrating and recognizing the local Hispanic & Latino-serving organizations, like San Ysidro Health, providing vital services to our region year-round.

Learn more at syhealth.org
#SanYsidroHealth #HispanicOrganizations #CommunityImpact #PrebysFoundation

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 12

Prebys joins 700+ organizations protecting the right to give in alignment with our values.

For Prebys, giving looks like uplifting high quality and accessible healthcare, inclusive and innovative medical research, youth success, and opportunities to heal and grow through the arts and nature.

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 11

In the new episode of Stop & Talk, Richard Tate, President and CEO of the California Wellness Foundation, calls on philanthropic leaders to meet the moment by spending up and speaking out.

Check out the full episode www.prebysfdn.org/stories/seri...

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 10

"LEAD San Diego is just a tremendous program for people like me or any professional looking to take that next step in leadership."- Joshua Meza—Health Manager, Community and Network Development at Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Check out Josh's story: heyor.ca/agUyVH

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant recently spoke with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett to discuss the current state of giving back in the U.S., and how federal cuts to nonprofits directly impact our country's position as a world leader.

Watch the full interview at heyor.ca/bm84F6

Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Vehicles for Change San Diego is creating brighter futures for all youth in San Diego.

We honor Workforce Development Month by celebrating their work and the work of all our Youth Workforce initiative grantees who are transforming young lives in our community.

Learn more: vfcsandiego.org/

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UC San Diego School of Medicine @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social · Aug 11

@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social's pivot grant program, supported by a $1M gift from @prebysfdn.bsky.social, fuels research in health-related fields so our researchers can continue their work despite funding disruptions.

Meet @ucsandiego.bsky.social recipients making a difference ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/45fCM0I

$1 Million from Prebys Foundation Supports Pivot Grants to Drive Medical Research at UC San Diego

The UC San Diego School of Medicine announced the inaugural recipients of its pivot grant program, an initiative made possible by a $1 million gift from Prebys Foundation to help protect San Diego’s b...

go.ucsd.edu

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Daylight San Diego @daylightsdnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

A group of 17 nonprofits in San Diego will receive $6 million to support efforts to improve employment opportunities for youth, @prebysfdn.bsky.social recently announced.

www.daylightsandiego.org/prebys-inves...

Prebys invests $6 million in youth job opportunities

The 17 organizations will use the funding to support internships, apprenticeships and job training for people ages 18 to 26.

www.daylightsandiego.org

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Prebys Foundation @prebysfdn.bsky.social · Sep 6

With support from our Youth Workforce Initiative, The Boz Institute and The EcoLogik Institute provided Claire Wang and Zion Kowieski with experience conducting water quality surveys, analyses, and reports with the San Dieguito River Park.

Learn more: heyor.ca/FcDIpb

#WorkforceDevelopment