As we step into 2025, Catalyst has an exciting lineup of programs to meet you wherever you are in your philanthropic journey. From sessions on the fundamentals of philanthropy to briefings covering hot topics, whatever way you’re looking to engage, we’ve got you. Keep reading to explore what’s ahead and discover how Catalyst can amplify … Continue reading Your Guide to Catalyst’s 2025 Programs
We stand in collective anguish as news outlets report on the wildfire devastation family, friends, and fellow Californians in the Los Angeles area face - and will continue to face long after the news coverage ends. If you or your loved ones have been directly impacted by the fires, our hearts are with you. Thousands of structures … Continue reading Los Angeles Wildfire Funds & Resources
2024 has been a remarkable year for Catalyst. We’ve deepened our connections, forged new collaborations, and been a part of innovative initiatives shaping the future of our region. This year has posed unique challenges, but through it all, the strength and resilience of our community has shone brightly. Here’s a quick look at just some … Continue reading 2024 in Review: Celebrating Connection, Collaboration, and Community
On November 19, 2024, Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties hosted a post-election briefing to analyze the 2024 election results at the federal, state, and local levels. The conversation explored what is likely to change, what may remain the same, and how these shifts could influence future policy-making. This session featured speakers Luis Montero-Adams … Continue reading 2024 Post-Election Briefing
Welcome to Ask Catalyst, a monthly round-up of your most pressing questions about philanthropy and nonprofit work, answered. Navigating the world of funding can be complex, whether you’re wondering about funding rules, finding the best ways to amplify your impact, or staying connected to what matters most in your community. That’s where we come in! … Continue reading Ask Catalyst Issue I: Your Philanthropy Questions Answered
Jewish Family Services established and graduated the first cohort of the San Diego’s Jewish Community Emergency Response Team (JCERT) to respond to “local antisemitic incidents to help strengthen individual recovery and community resilience.” Read Full Article Here.
MindFull Movement is all about creating space for belonging. The Oceanside-based dance and movement collective is a haven of healthy self-expression, wellness, and healing for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals. “Most of us leave town because we don’t have access to things we need for … Continue reading MindFull Movement: Creating Space for Belonging, Wellness, and Self-Expression
Everyone wants to live in a safe community. It’s a vision we can all agree on. Where we part company with the proponents of Proposition 36 is how we increase public safety and reduce crime. Their take: more tax dollars spent on mass incarceration for petty theft and nonviolent drug possession by reversing Proposition 47, … Continue reading Why Funders Together to End Homelessness Encourages You to Vote No on Prop 36
Our partner transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project uses dance as a way for under resourced youth to break barriers and become leading participants in our communities.