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Isabel Newton: Revolutionizing patient care through medical innovation

Feb 29, 20243 min read

Isabel Newton: Revolutionizing patient care through medical innovation

As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Newton aims to improve outcomes for her patients through research that spans the laboratory to the bedside.

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$1 Million from Prebys Foundation to Bolster Child Care

Community Contributions

Feb 22, 20244 min read

$1 Million from Prebys Foundation to Bolster Child Care

New Program‐Related Investment Supports Mission Driven Finance’s Care Access Real Estate Operations in San Diego County Prebys Foundation...

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Diane Moss: Cultivating community resilience through urban agriculture

Eric Brown

Feb 21, 20242 min read

Diane Moss: Cultivating community resilience through urban agriculture

As the co-founder and CEO of Project New Village in San Diego, Moss’ goal is to improve access to fresh food in Southeastern San Diego by bu

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New Report: Public Health Crisis Unfolds as Tijuana River Sewage Contamination Escalates

Community Contributions

Feb 14, 20245 min read

New Report: Public Health Crisis Unfolds as Tijuana River Sewage Contamination Escalates

The new report by SDSU researchers shows that the public health impact extends far further than beach closures, as toxic chemicals and...

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Macedonio Arteaga: Empowering youth through cultural connection and expression

Eric Brown

Feb 7, 20242 min read

Macedonio Arteaga: Empowering youth through cultural connection and expression

Across San Diego, a vibrant and diverse community thrives, illuminated by the stories and dreams of its young people.

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World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and City of San Diego Announce Year-long Programme

Community Contributions

Feb 6, 20242 min read

World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and City of San Diego Announce Year-long Programme

Programming includes six signature events, a series of inspiring design stories, 300+ community initiatives, a cross-border public art...

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Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson: Amplifying access to reproductive health care through education and technology

Eric Brown

Feb 2, 20243 min read

Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson: Amplifying access to reproductive health care through education and technology

When Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson joined the staff of Planned Parenthood in New Jersey nearly thirty years ago, she could scarcely have...

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Prebys Foundation Announces ‘Leaders in Belonging’ Initiative Recipients

Crystal Page

Jan 16, 20247 min read

Prebys Foundation Announces ‘Leaders in Belonging’ Initiative Recipients

The inaugural 2024 Leaders in Belonging Awardees are: Macedonio Arteaga, Darrah DiGiorgio, Amina Sheik Mohamed, Diane Moss, & Isabel Newton.

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Come Work with Us! We are Hiring an Executive Administrator to the VPs of Programs

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Jan 16, 20242 min read

Come Work with Us! We are Hiring an Executive Administrator to the VPs of Programs

Position Summary: The Executive Administrator of Programs plays an integral role within the Programs Team, weaving strategy and process...

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Prebys Foundation Awards $10.4 Million in Grants to Advance the Visual and Performing Arts

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Jan 9, 20242 min read

Prebys Foundation Awards $10.4 Million in Grants to Advance the Visual and Performing Arts

Investments Increase Access to and Provide Financial Stability for the Creative Community The Prebys Foundation, the largest private...

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Building Foundations: Charting a New Path at Prebys Foundation

Grant Oliphant

Dec 21, 20236 min read

Building Foundations: Charting a New Path at Prebys Foundation

At this time of year many of us find our mailboxes filling up with those holiday newsletters from family and friends

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The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Dec 20, 20231 min read

Season 1 Wrap Up

In this installment of "Stop & Talk," we take a journey through the highlights of Season 1, revisiting the wisdom and insights shared by...

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Create the Theme Song for Season 2 of the Stop & Talk Podcast

Crystal Page

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Create the Theme Song for Season 2 of the Stop & Talk Podcast

At Stop & Talk, we want to show our love of local music. For Season 2 of the podcast, we are commissioning a San Diego County musician...

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Press Release: Prebys Awards $30.6 Million in Grants to Organizations Throughout San Diego County

Crystal Page

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Press Release: Prebys Awards $30.6 Million in Grants to Organizations Throughout San Diego County

Prebys Foundation announced that it has awarded 147 grants totaling $30,607,625 in its four program areas: Visual and Performing Arts, Youth

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Cara Dessert: At the Center of Our Advocacy is Joy

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Nov 29, 20231 min read

Cara Dessert: At the Center of Our Advocacy is Joy

Hailing from El Centro, CA, Cara Dessert has always been an organizer and powerful galvanizer of community and equality. She has nearly...

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Grant Oliphant

Nov 22, 20231 min read

A Note of Gratitude from the CEO

Dear Grantees, Fellow Grantmakers, Community Leaders, and Neighbors: Thank you for your wisdom, partnership, and patience in the...

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Macedonio Arteaga Jr: Taking Time to Help People Heal is a Basic Human Function

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Nov 22, 20231 min read

Macedonio Arteaga Jr: Taking Time to Help People Heal is a Basic Human Function

As the Executive Director of Izcalli, a long-standing non-profit organization that works with at-risk youth, Macedonio Arteaga has a keen...

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Press Release:$1 million Grant for Cajon Valley Union School District’s World of Work Program

Crystal Page

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Press Release:$1 million Grant for Cajon Valley Union School District’s World of Work Program

The Conrad Prebys Foundation has announced that it has awarded a $1 million, two-year grant to the World of Work program at Cajon Valley...

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The Conrad Prebys Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance to Advance Scientific Discovery

Rose-Marie Brandwein

Nov 16, 20231 min read

The Conrad Prebys Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance to Advance Scientific Discovery

Palo Alto, California – The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to announce that The Conrad Prebys Foundation has joined its growing...

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School of Social Work Receives $1.24 Million Grant to Support Student and Alumni Success

Susanne Clara Bard

Nov 15, 20233 min read

School of Social Work Receives $1.24 Million Grant to Support Student and Alumni Success

The Conrad Prebys Foundation has awarded a $1.24 million grant to the San Diego State University School of Social Work to make its Master...

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