$85,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits this year for the holidays
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation has given $85,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits this year to fund holiday programs as part of its No Senior Alone program this year’s grants have helped roughly 4,000 senior citizens across San Diego County through in-person and drive-thru holiday parties, meals, gift bags, poinsettias and technology devices to connect them with loved ones.
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.
Why Invest in Seniors
By the year 2030, 1 in 4 San Diegans will be age 60 or older. The infrastructure, services and supports necessary to help this burgeoning population age in place and maintain independence is woefully inadequate. We believe the time for solutions is now, and philanthropy will be key.
Social Isolation a Health Hazard for San Diego County Seniors
Bob Kelly spoke to Newsradio 600 KOGO about the increased risk of suicide and other health concerns for socially isolated seniors in San Diego.