Supervisor Nora Vargas and Councilmember Chris Cate in Support of the SDSCF Master Plan for Senior Centers
With the support of County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Nora Vargas and San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate, we are introducing the “San Diego Master Plan for Senior Centers” to the public. The SDSCF’s Master Plan provides a comprehensive analysis of the region’s senior centers, highlighting the disparities that exist in our lower-income […]
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation Commendations from Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilwoman Monica Montgomery-Steppe
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation received commendations from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilwoman Monica Montgomery-Steppe for our support and advocacy efforts for the Fourth District Senior Resource Center. The awards were presented at the George L. Stevens Senior Community Center during the 16th Annual Black History Month Fundraiser on February 19. The theme of the evening’s […]
California Master Plan for Aging: Updating Year One
In 2021, California made historic changes in its aging and disability network, dramatically improving its capacity to serve older adults and people with disabilities, as well as their families, caregivers, and communities. With the California Master Plan for Aging (CAL MPA) as a guide, Governor Newsom and lawmakers invested billions of new state and federal […]
Goodbye 2021 and Hello 2022 – Looking Ahead
We are ending the year 2021 on a high note with our No Senior Alone Holiday Grant campaign. Twenty-six senior centers and nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego County produced special holiday events bringing the spirit of the holiday season to over 4,000 seniors through a grant from SDSCF through our No Senior Alone Program. […]
Ways to Volunteer with Seniors
There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving back. San Diego Seniors Community Foundation would like to provide some ways you can support seniors in your area this holiday season (and year-round!): Reach out locally Some seniors’ health prevents them from getting out and socializing. Keep them from feeling isolated by […]
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation Awards 26 grants to brighten seniors’ holidays
This holiday season, our gracious partners, the Sahm Family Foundation will match every donation up to $50,000 leading up to Giving Tuesday – November 30th.
Will you join us to reduce social isolation and spread holiday cheer to the thousands of older San Diegans and reach our goal of $100,000? You saw what $50,000 can do, could you imagine how many more seniors we can help by reaching our goal of $100,000?
Together we can ensure no senior is alone during the holidays.
No Senior Alone Matching Holiday Challenge
This holiday season, our gracious partners, the Sahm Family Foundation will match every donation up to $50,000 leading up to Giving Tuesday – November 30th.
Will you join us to reduce social isolation and spread holiday cheer to the thousands of older San Diegans and reach our goal of $100,000? You saw what $50,000 can do, could you imagine how many more seniors we can help by reaching our goal of $100,000?
Together we can ensure no senior is alone during the holidays.
Social Determinants of Health and Their Impact on Seniors
Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, including nutrition, environment, education, economic security, and social connectedness. Up to 80% of an individual’s overall health and wellbeing can be impacted by these factors.
Connections Through Technology Program Bridges the Digital Divide for Seniors in Point Loma and OB
Meet Carol, Jerry, and Laura – Peninsula Shepherd Center members who received one-on-one technology training through the Connections Through Technology Program thanks to a grant from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation.
Donated Real Estate – A Legacy Opportunity
As society anticipates the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history, the option to make a legacy gift of real estate opens up new philanthropic opportunities.
