Advancement Through Opportunity and knowledge Inc. CYFC Lydia Templeton provides academic wraparound services to innocent victims of child abuse ruthwu@cyfcla.org and neglect to ensure they graduate from high school and beat homelessness (323)730-9400 and incarceration. AIDS Services Foundation Our mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and children affected by HIV/Aids. Carolyn Spivak cspivak@ocasf.org (949)809-5750 Alpha Project for the Homeless Provides housing, transitional employment, substance abuse treatment, HIV/Aids services, referrals and other support services. Travis Larson travis@alphaproject.org Jay Brechtel kyla@alphaproject.org Janice janice@alphaproject.org (619)542-1877 American Combat Veterans of America Advocates for combat Veterans suffering from combat stress and or PTSD. Marsha Rider American Lung Association in California Your community leader in lung disease prevention, research, education, providing programs in air quality, asthma, emphysema, patient services, public advocacy and lung research. Teresa Contreras teresa.contreras@lung.org (619)683-8650 American National Red Cross of San Diego & Imperial Counties Humanitarian committed to relieving human suffering by preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies. Laura Rice laura.rice@sdarc.org (858)309-1270 Thomas Mangum American Youth Hostels Inc San Diego Council Hostelling International Provides low-cost visitor accommodations for travelers of all volunteer@sandiegohostels.org ages. And community/school programs, and travel workshops. (619)338-9981x13 Angel Depot, The Provides San Diego County's extremely low-income seniors with Senior Food-for-a-Week, 21-Meal Emergency Food Boxes every month, free of charge. Adam McWey Food4seniors@theangelsdepot.org (760)599-7093 Anza-Borrego Foundation Protects and preserves the natural landscapes, wildlife habitat and cultural heritage of the desert state park for present and future generations. Paige Rogowski paige@theabf.org x1001 Ashley Kvitek Ashley@theabf.org x1003 (760)767-0446 ARC of San Diego, The Services to children/adults with disabilities, life skills training, vocational training, employment placement, community living, infant development, recreational opportunities. Jennifer Navarra jnavarra@arc-sd.com (619)685-1178 x291 Armed Services YMCA of the USA Camp Pendleton Supporting active duty military and families, with educational, financial and recreational programs. George Brown gbrown@camppendletonasymca.org (760)385-4921 Aseltine School Educates and transforms the lives of San Diego low Gwendolen Weil income children who are at high risk of homelessness, addiction, crime, and gweil@aseltine.org institutionalization. (619)296-2135 x120 Beacon House Association of San Pedro, The Help men recover from drug addiction and alcoholics so as to return to their family, home and community. Bill Maddox beaconhouseassociation@gmail.com (310)514-4940 Bonita Equestrian Therapy Provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities in San Diego County. Roberta Jackson sweetwaterfarms@cox.net (619)267-7477 Boy Scouts of America CA Inland Empire Council Comprehensive youth Jesse Lopez development program designed to instill values and help them make ethical jjlopez@bsamail.org choices over their lifetime. (909)793-2463 Boy Scouts of America, San Diego Imperial Council Designed to instill values in young people, based on character, citizenship and personal fitness. Connecting with local communities to positively affect families. Lori Butler lori.butler@email.com (619)298-6121 x251 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Licensed daycare, after school activities, sports, day camp in Borrego Springs, Escondido, National City, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, Valley Center. Tesha Young tyoung@sdyouth.org (858)866-0591 x201 Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Provides youth development activities Jodi Diamond for members 5-18 promoting character and leadership, education, health and jdiamond@bgcoeanside.org life skills, the arts and fitness and recreation. (760)433-8920 Burn Institute Funds vital burn research and treatment; provides burn survivor programs such as emergency needs and camps for burn-injured children; provides burn prevention education programs. Dana Kuhn dkuhn@burninstitute.org (858)541-2277 Susan Day (858)541-2277 x16 California Rangeland Trust Forever conserving the open space, natural habitat, and stewardship provided by California's ranches and working landscapes through the use of innovative tools. Michael Delbar mdelbar@rangelandtrust.org (916)444-2096 California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc To fight for justice and individual Kim Jones rights alongside the most exploited communities in our society through a combination of advocacy strategies. kjones@crla.org development@crla.org (213)361-8208 Camp Goalz Promotes healthy development to high school students in the Michael Muller director@campgoal.com Southern California area by increasing youth access to outdoor team Jasmin Muller building activities. Provides jobs for Veterans. jasminamuller@aol.com (818)370-4186 Cancer Resource Center of the Desert Free comprehensive cancer patient Diana Peacher navigation services are provided in a culturally competent manner to those dpeacher@crcdinc.org with a cancer diagnosis who live in Imperial County, CA. (760)353-6571 Casa Cornelia Law Center Protects the legal rights of abused and Allison Bechill abandoned children, individuals who fled their homeland due to persecution abechill@casacornelia.org and torture and victims of domestic violence. Carmen Chavez cchavez@casacornelia.org (619)231-7788 Casa de Amparo Provides support to those affected by and at-risk of child abuse and neglect through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth and healthy relationships. Jasmine Shafik jshafik@casadeamparo.org (760)754-5500 Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego Services include counseling, Sister RayMonda DuVall pregnancy and adoption services, immigrant and refugee services, homeless srmduvall@ccdsd.org and emergency assistance. (619)231-2828 Center for Community Solutions advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing counseling shelter legal services hospital and court accompaniment and outreach. Edith Glassey eglassey@ccssd.org (858)272-5777x123 Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation Provides QOL services Gene Pellerin and essential equipment to elderly and disabled military veterans who reside Genep1@yahoo.com in the Veterans Home of California. All proceeds benefit veteran residents. (619)216-1820 Combined Health Agencies A federation which raises funds for San Diego Susan Day chapters of health agencies enabling them to provide community services, sday@combinedhealth.org public and professional education and fund research. (858)636-4183 Elise Tisdale etisdale@combinedhealth.org (858)636-4158 Community Campership Council Inc/Kids2Camp We fund nature based Susan Thorning camp experiences for deserving San Diego County youth ages 6-17 at kids2camp@sbcglobal.net twenty-four area American Camp Association accredited camps. (858)268-9888 Conner's Cause for Children Assists families of children with lifethreatening illness through critical financial assistance for uncovered healthcare costs/basic household and in-home care expenses. Carol Del Signore carol@connerscause.org info@connerscause.org (760)487-1592 Dayle McIntosh Center for the Blind Our Mission is to advance the empowerment, equality, integration and full participation of people with disabilities in the community through direct services, outreach and advocacy. Dolores Kollmer mbreen@daylemc.org (714)621-3300 Deaf Community Services of San Diego Inc .Mental health counseling, advocacy, sign language interpreting, job placement, literacy training, community education, information and referral, alcohol and drug addiction recovery, independent living skills. Leslie Elion lkelion@dcsofsd.org (619)550-3435 (619)398-2441 EarthShare California Supports diverse organizations conserving and restoring our beautiful California environment, building healthy communities and providing a sustainable future for our planet. Maya Gina Pirela maya@earthshareca.org (213)784-0893 Elder Law & Advocacy Provides no-cost legal and Medicare assistance to Carolyn Reilly / Jamie Levine over 8,000 seniors each year throughout the local region. creilly@seniorlaw-sd.org (858)565-1392 Elizabeth Hospice Inc., The Provides medical, emotional and spiritual support to anyone in need regardless of their ability to pay. Lisa Marcolongo lisa.marcolongo@ehospice.org Michael Jenkins Michael.jenkins@ehospice.org (760)484-1525 Employment & Community Options Adults with developmental disabilities have the highest unemployment rate in the country at 70%. We help these folks find and keep a job. Nancy Batteman nbatman@communityoptions.org (858)565-9870x104 Escondido Humane Society Shelter protecting 155,000 animals annually. Katie Woolsey Offers animal rescue, adoption, pet therapy, humane education, and disaster katiew@escondidohumanesociety.org relief services across North County SD. Jean Russo jeanr@escondidohumanesociety.org (760)888-2240 Extended Hands Worldwide Ministries Youth, Teens educate, social Cassandra Foster skills, job training. Homeless safe housing, distributions, Counseling. info@ehwm.org Battered women and children, empowerment, counseling, resources. Unique (619)238-1830 needs equipment, employment, health, and wellness. Family Health Centers of San Diego Provides caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income. Jamie Willeford jamiew@fhcsd.org (619)515-2562 Feeding America San Diego Provides emergency food, nutrition education, and advocacy to the hungry throughout San Diego via partnerships with more than 160 non-profit organizations. Jennifer Gilmore jgilmore@feedingamerica.org Morgan Wilson mowilson@feedingamerica.org James Wright jawright@feedingamericasd.org (858)768-7427 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Empowering and equipping coaches and Jeffrey Ramos athletes with encouragement, resources and training to influence to impact lkemp@fca.org the world for more than 55 years. (760)720-341 Tim Parlier tparliet@fca.org (805)390-4115 Colin Sinclair csinclair@fca.org (760)473-7546 Fisher House Naval Medical Cntr San Diego Critically and terminally ill Kristin Palmer patients need to be close to loved ones. Your donation will provide lodging kristin.palmer@med.navy.mil so these families in need can stay together. (619) 532-8751 Freedom Dogs Speeding the recovery from PTSD, enhancing the lives of wounded military heroes through the use of specialty-trained service dogs. Meribeth Russell info@freedomdogs.org (619)223-6574 Garden Path Ministries Inc. Our purpose is to educate, equip and encourage women in prison; providing educational material to improve a successful return to society and decrease repeat imprisonment. Rosalie Campbell (951)244-6132 gardenpath@verizon.net Susan Layland (951)246-9046 suelayland@yahoo.com Samuel Young (951)760-2481 syoungdmd@verizon.net Richard Villa (951)240-0466 pancho_vi_98@yahoo.com Gary Center, The Services for low income families through counseling, teen outreach, parenting education, child abuse, prevention/treatment ESL, personal assistance, dental restoration, orthodontics, referrals and food distribution. Jorge Montoya jmontoya@garycenter.org (562)691-3263 George G Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center A leader in providing Margaret Calante quality adult daycare, support groups, education, advocacy, information and mgalante@glenner.org referrals. We are here to help. Elizabeth Reinhofer ereinhofer@glenner.org Anne Saita asaita@glenner.org Dawn Destefani ddestefani@glenner.org (619)543-4704 Global Impact Supports leading U.S. based international charities to address critical needs throughout the world. James Hill jhillco@juno.com (510)332-4179 Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation Dedicated to funding basic science research to find answers that will lead to the prevention, clinical treatment programs and a potential cure for Neuroyelitis Optica. Dan Behne dbehne@allggf.org Derek Blackway dblackway@allggf.org (858)638-7638 Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals Serves hospitalized children faced with Sheri Schrier cancer, AIDS and other illnesses by providing each child with a free, fun info@happyhatsfor kids.org Hero Hat, crayons and story/activity book. (310)787-0970 Helen Woodward Animal Center Provides animal centered therapeutic and educational programs for seniors, veterans, disabled and abused children, and adoptive services for animals. Laurel Crump laurelc@animalcenter.org (858)756-4117 x351 Home for the Holidays Unites military families who cannot afford to be together for important occasions by funding some or all transportation, lodging and food expenses. Paul Phillips paulaphillips001@aol.com (619)838-8767 Home Start, Inc. Prevents child abuse and strengthens self-sufficiency among lower-income families through parenting, education, therapy, case management, free tax services, and access to health insurance. Laura Mustari / Brad Pagano bpagano@home-start.org (619) 692-0727 Hostelling International USA San Diego Provides educational travel Teresa Love O’Bannon opportunities through hostels and programs that facilitate intercultural interaction and foster international understanding. Teresa.obannon@hiusa.org administration@sandiegohostels.org (619)338-9981 Huntington Disease Society of America Dedicated to the care of HDaffected families, support for at-risk individuals/caregivers, and the search for treatments and cure for this devastating disease. Rob Millium rjmillum@sbcglobal.net (858)740-8922 Imperial Beach Community Clinic Provides primary medical care, including adult medicine, pediatrics, prenatal, family planning and mental health services for low income or uninsured individuals at reduced fees. Antonio Martinez anmartinez@ibclinic.org (619)628-5563 Imperial Valley Food Bank Sources, stores and distributes donated food to Imperial County persons who are hungry. Also assists with CalFresh applications, nutritional education and other food-based programs. Sara Griffen sara@ivfoodbank.org (760)370-0966 Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego Provides region wide winter shelter for homeless persons at local congregations and operates a year round transitional housing program for homeless battered women with children. Rosemary Johnston rjohnston@interfaithshelter.org (619)702-5399 Jewish Family Services of San Diego One source for a lifetime of help. Programs encompass crisis intervention, seniors, Holocaust survivors, counseling, family violence, HIV intervention, refugees, jobseekers, early education, and food distribution. Alissa Messian alissam@jfssd.org (858)637-3361 / 637-3000 Lamp Community The mission of this organization is to permanently end Michelle Horton homelessness, improve health and build self-sufficiency in adults through a michelleh@lampcommunity.org continuum of services and housing. (213)270-9040 Labrador Rescuers Rescuing, rehabilitating/re-homing Labrador Retrievers in San Diego and Inland Empire. Bobbi Harrison bobbiharrison3@cox.net (619)253-7592 License to Freedom Promotes nonviolence and advocacy for refugee and immigrant survivors of domestic and relationship abuse in the San Diego area. Dilkhwaz Ahmed dilkhwaz@licensetofreedom.org (619)813-7415 Lions, Tigers & Bears Provides lifelong homes to abused big cats and Bobbi Brink threatened wildlife, create awareness to end the exotic animal trade and stop bobbi@lionstigersandbears.org animal abuse. members@lionstigersandbears.org (619)659-8078 Lupus Foundation of Southern CA Dedicated to finding the cure for lupus and to improving the lives of those affected, by funding research and providing information, public education, self-help groups Pat Cavallin info@lupussocal.org (858)278-2788/(619)698-2102 Lupus International Our primary purpose is to eradicate lupus by supporting research, alleviate lupus suffering through patient services and early detection through awareness promotion. Christina Kelly ckelly11221@aol.com (949)278-1646 Make-A-Wish Foundation Grants wishes to Children with life threatening Stephanie Munoz medical conditions enriching human experience with Hope, Strength and smunoz@wishsandiego.org Joy. (858)707-9474x103 Mama's Kitchen Delivers nutritional meals to local residents suffering with a critical illness such AIDS, Cancer, Kidney failure, or Heart Disease. Alberto Cortes alberto@mamaskitchen.org (619)233-6262 x106 Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. One to two meals delivered daily to seniors in their homes by volunteers. Options include diabetic, reduced-fat/reduced-sodium, regular meals. Referral/information services. Debbie Case dcase@meals-on-wheels.org (619)260-6110 Meeting Seniors Needs Serves Seniors, Veterans and Disabled as third party representatives/advocates; providing one on one support through the processes with Government Agencies, landlords, doctor offices. Marnice Smith / Steven Lassiter / Nora DeCampo nora@msnhglobal.org (866)960-9261 x 0 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Pacific South Coast Dedicated to finding the cure for MS, improving lives of those affected by the disease. Information/referral, equipment, adaptive exercise, counseling, symptom management, research. Eric Foeckler Neighborhood House of Calexico Providing comprehensive services to low-income families focusing on the needs of women and children. Richard Ortega ricardo@nhclx.org (760)455-0520 Erich.foeckler@nmss.org (619)938-5533 Noah Homes, Inc. Residential homes for adults with Molly Nocon intellectual/developmental disabilities, a safe supportive environment hwithrington@noahhomes.org encouraging independent living through life skills, and the determination to (619)660-6200 x18 live to one’s potential. Olive Crest Dedicated to preventing child abuse, treating and educating at- Pamala Griffith risk children, and preserving the family. One Life at a Time. Pam-griffith@olivecrest.org (951)300-9828 Oceanside Ivey Ranch Association Inc Services targeted to children with moderate to severe special needs, which include behavioral disorders, genetic disorders, and disabilities caused by accident or trauma. Tonya Danielly or Kelsey Scrupps tonya@iveyranch.com (760)722-4839 Orange County ARC Provides programs for Special Needs Adults designed to create independence, employment, self-sufficiency and mobility. We serve 800+ annually in Orange County. Joyce Hearn jhearn2001@yahoo.com (714)744-5301 x101 Paws’itive Teams Inc Trains service dogs to assist mobility-limited persons in achieving independence and enhancing the lives of persons in San Diego County through animal assisted therapy. Carol Davis caroldavispt@gmail.com Charli King charlikingpt@gmail.com (858)385-1297 Art Brauner artbrauner@gmail.com (858)268-8286 Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Provides low-cost reproductive health care, family planning services, and sexuality education to women, men, and teens throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. Lauren Dockweiler ldockweiler@planned.org (619)881-4622 Poway Valley Senior Center Provides activities, services to older adults (60+) in North County Inland including nutrition, fitness, creative arts, transportation, legal, and health services. Leslie Hoffman director@powayseniorcenter.org (858)748-6094 x301 Pro Kids Golf Academy We help under-served youth excel in school and in life by promoting life skills and values through education and the game of golf. Susanna Rosenbaum srosenbaum@prokidsonline.org (619)798-3929 Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center San Diego's/Imperial Counties only area hospital and trauma center solely dedicated to pediatric care, serving more than 143,000 children annually.* Tanya Eraca teraca@rchsd.org (858)966-8473 Ryan Pocock rpocock@rchsd.org (858)966-7540 Ramona Food and Clothes Closet Issues emergency food/clothing to low-income individuals and families in Ramona, Julian, San Diego County and the back-country areas. Jae Marciano ramona-foodclothes@sbcglobal.net (760)789-4458 Regional Task Force on the Homeless To help understand alleviates, prevent, and ultimately end homelessness in San Diego County. We empower service providers with technical assistance, training, and critical reporting. Dolores Diaz dolores@rtfhsd.org (858)292-1392 Salvation Army San Diego Providing programs that strive to meet the social service needs of the local community. Through a food pantry, preschool, celebrate recovery, program, and ministry. Jessyca Elgart Jessyca.elgart@usw.salvationarmy.org (858)505-3941 San Diego Blood Bank Non-profit regional blood center providing hospitals with the best possible source of lifesaving blood and blood components from volunteer donors 365 days a year. Michele Brown mbrown@sandiegobloodbank.org (619)400-8135 San Diego Council on Literacy Supports new and existing literacy programs serving adults, youths and families, improving the quality of life through education. Jose Cruz jcruz@literacysandiego.org (619)574-1641 x103 San Diego County Crime Stoppers Assist law enforcement solving crimes. Over 3,800 cases have been solved through our anonymous tip lines. Donald Braun don@sdcrimestoppers.com (619)275-8240 San Diego Food Bank Corp, Jacobs & Cushman Feeds over 350,000 Kaye de Lancey people in need every month in San Diego County and connects its clients to kdelancey@sandiegofoodbank.org a range of social service providers. (858)863-5129 San Diego Habitat for Humanity Builds simple, decent, affordable homes Lori Holt Pfeiler in partnership with local families in need. Homes are built with donations of lorip@sdhfh.org labor, materials and funds. (619)283-4663 San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Shelters/finds homes for homeless animals, investigates abuse, and provides pet-assisted therapy, community education, performs emergency animal rescues, positive reinforcement training and more. Steve Reitman sreitman@sdhumane.org (619)243-3469 (619)299-7012 San Diego Rescue Mission Spreading good news of salvation through Debbie Krakauer Christ by serving the needs of the poor, addicted, abused and homeless, thus dkrakauer@sdrescue.org improving their quality of life. (619) 819-1897 Jamie Wright jwright@sdrescue.org (619)819-1892 San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Provider of free civil legal services Jennifer Kish jkish@sdvlp.org x112 to indigent in domestic violence prevention, HIV/AIDS issues, Marisa Rastetter mrastetter@sdvlp.org x107 guardianship, education, civil rights and certain issues involving dependent Kris Jocobs kjacobs@sdvlp.org x111 children. Signs of Silence Local agency serving the deaf and hard of hearing, providing referrals to needed services throughout San Diego since 1996. Roy Hensley hensley2542@gmail.com (760)580-3562 Spirit of Sharing Assist local families to ensure they have a Christmas filled with food, toys, clothes and lots of joy. Rachel Walker rachelw@transconmgt.com (760)859-5923 South Bay Community Services Providing children and families with services that reinforce their role in our community and assist them to attain lives of self-fulfillment. Erica Johnson ejohnson@csbcs.org (619)420-3620 Southern Caregiver Resource Center Assists family members with caring Roberto Velasquez for adults with chronic disabling conditions by addressing emotional rvelasquez@caregivercenter.org physical, financial needs through cost-effective and prevention-oriented (858)268-4432 services. SPCA LA There is no national SPCA. Your donation supports animal cruelty investigations, violence prevention youth programs, and pet adoptions in your community Southern California. Matthew Mirarchi info@spcala.com (323)730-5300 Star/Pal Brings youth and law enforcement together today, to build safer communities tomorrow with positive programming and mentorship. Claire O'leary coleary@starpal.org (619)531-2718 James Bourguignon jbourguignon@starpal.org (619)533-5794 Stepping Stone of San Diego Provides alcohol/other drug recovery, AIDS and addiction outreach services. John de Miranda johnd@steppingstonesd.org (619)278-0777x132 St Vincent De Paul Village Inc Residential campus serving homeless families/individuals. Comprehensive services, housing, food, health care, counseling, child care, career and education center. Diane Martin dmartin@neighbor.org (619)446-2102 Surfrider foundation Protects and preserves the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Stephen Blank sblank@surfrider.org (949)492-8170 Support the Enlisted Project (Operation Homefront) STEP understands the challenges of military life: repetitive deployments, relocations, and managing households while worried for a loved one's safety. STEP is here to help! Joshua Namm info@stepsocal.org (858)695-6810 Survivors of Suicide Loss Providing support for persons who have lost a loved one to suicide and to educate the community about suicide and prevention. Bonnie Bear bonnieb@soslsd.org (619)482-0297 Jenni Morel jenni@soslsd.org (619)333-0813 Susan G. Komen for the Cure San Diego Racing for a Cure of Breast Cancer, funding life-saving research and community health problems. Marybeth Jones marybeth@sdkomen.org Sandy Rabourne sandy@sdkomen.org Laura Farmer laura@sdkomen.org (858)573-2760 Teen Challenge of Southern California Provides residential substance recovery/ abuse/ prevention services, after-school learning center, youth clubs school prevention, and other outreach programs. Herlindo Salinas herlindo.salinas@teenchallenge.org (619)719-8215 United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego Provides information, employment, training, teen programs, toy library, aquatics, assistive technology, refurbished computer recycling, respite and support groups for individuals with disabilities and their families Mike Demarco / Rhonda Van Ekelenburg info@ucpsd.org (858)571-7803 UNCF Works for the survival, protection, and development of children worldwide, through fundraising, education and advocacy. Shelia Gilmore Gilmore725@aol.com (818)430-2182 United Negro College Fund The nation’s largest and most effective minority higher education organization. UNCF provides financial assistance to deserving students and its 38 member institutions. Harry Fulmore harry.fulmore@uncf.org (213)639-3800 x3811 United Way of Imperial County Assist with funds for health and human services programs, improving the quality of life. Ken Wuytens unitedwayic.ken@att.net (760)355-4900 United Way of San Diego County Our focus is on education, income and health. We provide services to parenting military dads, homeless veterans and the greater San Diego community. Shaina Gross sgross@uwsd.org (858) 636-4181 Urban Corps of San Diego Provides young adults with job and educational Barbara Faith training and opportunities in conservation, recycling and community bfaith@urbancorps.org services. Klara Arter karter@urbancorps.org (619)235-6884 Urban Youth Collaborative Provides spiritual, physical, relational, and community resources for at-risk youth, empowering them to thrive despite difficult circumstances. 2,300 students participate weekly at 70 schools. Nate Landis nate@uyc.org (619)549-4953 USO San Diego Enhance quality of life for U.S. Armed Forces and their families worldwide; creating cooperative relationships between U.S. military communities and involved civilian communities. Sonya McGough development@usosandiego.org Bobby Woods bobby@usosandiego.org (619)235-6503 Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego The region's only medical research institution dedicated to Veterans. Maria Sittmann mwjones@vmrf.org (858)552-7406 Veterans Village of San Diego Offers a wide array of services to homeless Rick Ochocki Veterans and their families in need. rickovvsd@gmail.com (619)393-2098 Voices for Children Advocates for rights and well-being of San Diego's foster children in schools, courtrooms and throughout the community. Susan Smith susans@voices4children.com (858)598-2235 WiLDCOAST Conserving our coastal and marine ecosystems and wildlife Serge Dedina since 2000, by connecting communities to their local environment through serge@wildcoast.net outreach, advocacy and education. (619)423-8665x202 WISEPlace Provides transitional shelter and support services for homeless women, including battered, seniors and emancipating youth, offers food, counseling, financial empowerment, clothing, and employment assistance. Kathleen Davis Bowman kathidb@wiseplace.org (714)542-3577 Women Helping Women Provides at no-cost, professional business apparel, image consulting and employment search support to aid lowincome individuals in attaining and sustaining employment. Janie Wolicki janiew@whw.org (949)631-2333 x316 Wounded Heroes of America Provides monthly financial assistance to our Mike Talleda wounded vets, 200 dollars per month. Advocate for special needs; create a mtalleda@aol.com social network for our Wounded and families. (310) 780-4540 YWCA of San Diego County Improving conditions for women, children and families by promoting economic justice, eliminating racism and providing programs to reduce the prevalence of domestic violence and homelessness. Steven Plunk steve@ywcasandiego.org (619)239-0355