Improving the health and well-being of our communities with access for all  San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) was founded out of a crisis and humble beginnings. 51 years ago, seven working mothers with little means were determined to bring medical services for their children to the community. They organized and found their way to supporters who

“I always say, ‘Have a good day’ to everyone and mean it.” – Liz Stimson  Patients with spinal cord injuries are often in debilitating pain at the point when they seek care. Many have lived with pain for years, and those who are referred to UC San Diego’s spine surgery specialists have often already had

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” -Mother Teresa While the stay-at-home order was necessary to keep us safe from COVID-19, for domestic violence victims, home is a dangerous place. Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States which

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama The Arc of San Diego is the largest and most comprehensive service provider for children and adults with disabilities in San Diego County. Arc supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve

Sometimes you need to be silent to be heard….. For more than 47 years, the Fleet Science Center has inspired millions of people and provided access to science education. During that time, San Diego became one of the most powerful science and technology hubs in the world. Yet, California’s 8th graders rank 47th in the nation in

Born in the Bronx, Father Joe came to San Diego at age 22 with only $50. He was ordained in 1974, and in 1982 Bishop Leo T. Maher asked him to lead St. Vincent de Paul Center. Established in 1950 to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe’s Villages has grown to include