Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing Issue XV: Strength in Numbers

Hello again. While we’ve faced dramatic policy shifts and funding cuts since January, the past two weeks in California have felt particularly challenging. While immigration enforcement dominated headlines, more than 60,000 people gathered in downtown San Diego and the Imperial Valley to protest the administration’s actions. Meanwhile, the Senate unveiled its version of the budget … Continue reading Catalyst Biweekly Policy Briefing Issue XV: Strength in Numbers

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego offers youth a space of belonging and tools to be a positive force in their community

Change starts in the hearts and minds of children. This ethos is fully embraced by the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego (BGC), which for decades has served as a place of belonging for at-promise youth from Camp Pendleton and Oceanside to Del Mar and Carmel Valley. BGC serves more than 16,000 individuals … Continue reading Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego offers youth a space of belonging and tools to be a positive force in their community

transcenDANCE: Young San Diegans harness personal resilience through performance art and holistic support

On a recent evening in City Heights, young people filled the stage at the Hoover High School Performing Arts Center. A packed audience, full of families, friends, and volunteers shouted out the names of dancers and cheered energetically for each performance. Each dancer had a chance to shine, with performances thoughtfully crafted to showcase the … Continue reading transcenDANCE: Young San Diegans harness personal resilience through performance art and holistic support

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue XI: Revoked, Revised, Reduced

Hello again. After much speculation and rapid action across the sector, the administration confirmed on Tuesday that, for the time being, no executive orders targeting environmental groups or nonprofits are being drafted or considered. At Catalyst, we have been in close conversation with our partners in California and beyond. While there is no immediate action … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue XI: Revoked, Revised, Reduced

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue X: Budgets, Borders, and More Backlash

Hello again. Last week, I took a trip with our colleagues at Philanthropy California to our state’s capital for Sacramento Advocacy Day. Over the course of two days, we met with agencies, legislators, and other philanthropic leaders to discuss how public funding can best serve our communities. These conversations underscored a clear message: state agencies … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue X: Budgets, Borders, and More Backlash

Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue IX: DEIA, Health, and Beyond

Hello again. Thank you for your continued interest in our Weekly Policy Briefing. You've shared it with colleagues, forwarded it to friends, and made it our fastest-growing newsletter. Starting this week, we will shift to delivering this newsletter every other week. Here’s a look at what happened this week. (Catch up on our previous installments … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue IX: DEIA, Health, and Beyond