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Roxana Velásquez: Art is a Duty and Right of Everyone

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Roxana Velásquez: Art is a Duty and Right of Everyone

Roxana Velásquez is the Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at the San Diego Museum of Art. Since taking over the role in 2010,...

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Sidd Vivek: We Build Resilience By Fostering Youth Empowerment and Economic Stability

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Nov 8, 20231 min read

Sidd Vivek: We Build Resilience By Fostering Youth Empowerment and Economic Stability

In this episode of Stop & Talk, we're joined by Sidd Vivek, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) in San Diego County....

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Megan Thomas: San Diego Philanthropy and Nonprofits Collaborate for Positive Impact

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Megan Thomas: San Diego Philanthropy and Nonprofits Collaborate for Positive Impact

Megan Thomas is the President & CEO of Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Hailing from San Diego, Megan has traveled the...

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Rafael Payare: Symphony Orchestra is Integral to Community and Teaches Us How to Work In Harmony

Crystal Page

Oct 25, 20231 min read

Rafael Payare: Symphony Orchestra is Integral to Community and Teaches Us How to Work In Harmony

Rafael Payare is the Music Director for the San Diego Symphony. Born in Venezuela and having studied in the acclaimed El Sistema music...

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New Board Leadership Guides Prebys Foundation as Strategic Initiatives Unfold

Crystal Page

Oct 17, 20233 min read

New Board Leadership Guides Prebys Foundation as Strategic Initiatives Unfold

The Prebys Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Yates as its new board chair. Yates succeeds Tony Cortes, who was...

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Grant Oliphant

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Standing Together

At a time when the most common hate crime in America is anti-Semitism, and when the voices of anti-Semitism have already seized this moment

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Prebys Foundation Announces $16 Million to Enrich San Diego's Thriving Arts Community

Crystal Page

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Prebys Foundation Announces $16 Million to Enrich San Diego's Thriving Arts Community

The Conrad Prebys Foundation announced $16 million in arts initiatives to support and uplift the vibrant arts community of San Diego.

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Challenge Center Teaches Exercise is the Best Medicine

Crystal Page

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Challenge Center Teaches Exercise is the Best Medicine

Tiffany Piquillod has spent her career helping people get stronger, more mobile, and healthier. As the Executive Director of the...

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Artists Make Our Communities Safer and More Vibrant

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Sep 27, 20231 min read

Artists Make Our Communities Safer and More Vibrant

Felicia Shaw is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition (SDRACC). In this episode of Stop & Talk,...

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Episode 2 of Stop & Talk: Community Clinics Provide Front Door Access to Healthcare

Crystal Page

Sep 21, 20231 min read

Episode 2 of Stop & Talk: Community Clinics Provide Front Door Access to Healthcare

Stop & Talk hosted by our CEO Grant Oliphant has just launched its second podcast episode featuring Dr. Daniel “Dan” Calac is the Chief...

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Stop & Talk Podcast Episode 1: Listen Now

Crystal Page

Sep 13, 20231 min read

Stop & Talk Podcast Episode 1: Listen Now

Dr. Svasti Haricharan is a scientist at the Sanford Burnham Prebys in La Jolla.

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Teaser Trailer: New Prebys Podcast Premiers September 13

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Sep 7, 20231 min read

Teaser Trailer: New Prebys Podcast Premiers September 13

Next Wednesday, the Prebys Foundation will launch its new podcast. This week, we've released a trailer.

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Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to Join Prebys Foundation

Grant Oliphant

Sep 5, 20231 min read

Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to Join Prebys Foundation

I am very pleased to welcome San Diego’s own Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel, who will join us in leadership roles at the Conrad Prebys Fou

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Grant Oliphant

Aug 25, 20233 min read

Supporting Youth Success in San Diego

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the well-being of young people in our community through our Youth Success grantmaking...

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Southern Indian Health Council: Providing Comprehensive Care to Rural Tribal Communities

Crystal Page

Aug 24, 20233 min read

Southern Indian Health Council: Providing Comprehensive Care to Rural Tribal Communities

In the greater San Diego community, the Southern Indian Health Council stands as a beacon of health and community support for Native...

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Constance Carroll, Victoria Hamilton, Mary Walshok join Prebys Board of Directors

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Aug 10, 20233 min read

Constance Carroll, Victoria Hamilton, Mary Walshok join Prebys Board of Directors

Today, the Conrad Prebys Foundation announced the addition of three distinguished members to its Board of Directors – Dr. Constance M....

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San Diego Family Care – A Place for Everyone

Crystal Page

Aug 9, 20233 min read

San Diego Family Care – A Place for Everyone

San Diego Family Care was awarded a two-year $500,000 grant as part of the Conrad Prebys Foundation’s SHARE Initiative.

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Crystal Page

Jul 27, 20233 min read

SHARE Grantee Profile: Indian Health Council

Does your healthcare provider host an overnight Traditional Health Gathering with hundreds of people pitching tents and spending quality...

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Uniting for the Arts: Prebys Foundation Provides $300,000 to Support Art Museum Merger

Grant Oliphant

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Uniting for the Arts: Prebys Foundation Provides $300,000 to Support Art Museum Merger

San Diego is an extraordinary place. In addition to its natural beauty, it is a place of cultural wonder. Our arts institutions are a...

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Like a Family Member - The Alliance Health Clinic Serves Refugee Families from Day One

Crystal Page

Jul 13, 20233 min read

Like a Family Member - The Alliance Health Clinic Serves Refugee Families from Day One

SHARE Initiative Grantee Profile -- For many of these refugees, the Alliance Health Clinic is a sanctuary where people can get medical care

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