Prebys Foundation

🏅 Chris Appleton: Leader, Innovator, Advocate 🎤 Chris Appleton, a leader in the arts movement who’s been recognized for his work in mental health, civic engagement, and community impact, joined us on Stop & Talk. With his extensive experience serving on boards like Grady Hospital Advisory and co-founding Vote with Dignity, Chris is passionate about sustainable change through collaboration. 🌱 Tune in to conversation about arts, advocacy, and the future of mental health care! 🎙️ Learn more about Chris: https://lnkd.in/g737fQst #ArtPharmacy #Leadership #CivicEngagement #StopAndTalkPodcast Art Pharmacy

Celebrating Inclusivity Through the Arts! ❤️🎭 Prebys Leadership Awardee Chris Rubio, founder of Arms Wide Open, is using the power of theater to transform lives. Inspired by his brother, Josh, who is autistic, Chris created this groundbreaking organization to empower adults and children who are neurodivergent or have special needs. His visionary work breaks down barriers, fosters connection, and offers a creative space where everyone can shine. Read more about Chris’s incredible journey: https://heyor.ca/44uLW3 #Leadership #Neurodiversity #EveryoneBelongs #PrebysFoundation

The Horse of the Sun Ranch is operated by Armed Services YMCA San Diego and was recently awarded $50K through the Prebys Healing Through Arts and Nature Initiative. They help families reconnect and heal through equestrian activities, nature experiences, and outdoor programs in the Cuyamaca Mountains. 🐴 "Having a place like the ranch to come to and step away from the day-to-day, just to be in a peaceful place, had a lasting impact for us. It gave us a place to bond and experience a bit of peace before the storm, so to speak.” -Director of Development and previous visitor, Liza Talbott. Read more in the full blog post at https://heyor.ca/8nesc9 #SanDiego #SanDiegoRanch #HorseRanch #PrebysFoundation #YMCASanDiego YMCA of San Diego County

We are committed to strengthening local journalism and civic engagement. Our latest investment of $2M in San Diego and California trusted news outlets, Times of San Diego, inewsource, KPBS, Voice of San Diego and CalMatters, will play an essential role in informing the public, holding institutions accountable, and strengthening civic life. This investment reflects a deep belief in the power of local, independent reporting to foster belonging, strengthen community connections, and promote a shared sense of purpose. “When people have access to trustworthy information, they participate more fully in civic life, make better decisions, and feel more connected to each other and their community.” -Grant Oliphant, Prebys Foundation CEO. We will also support ethnic and community media, collaborative storytelling, and technical assistance to help nonprofit newsrooms innovate and thrive. To read the full announcement and learn more about the impact of this investment, visit https://lnkd.in/gPtUke6g #PrebysFoundation #LocalJournalism #CivicEngagement #CommunityImpact #NonprofitNews

We're excited to announce the acquisition of 401 B Street—known as Wells Fargo Plaza—in the heart of downtown San Diego. This iconic 24-story tower will serve as a cornerstone in our vision to reimagine downtown as a vibrant hub for business, arts, creativity, and community engagement. This investment is more than just a real estate purchase; it's a declaration of our belief in downtown's potential to be a dynamic center of commerce, culture, and civic life. We envision a future where downtown San Diego is a place of innovation, connection, and civic renewal—a place that welcomes all who call this region home and those drawn to its promise. As part of our commitment to San Diego's revitalization, we plan to collaborate with tenants, community partners, stakeholders, and others to ensure that 401 B Street becomes a vibrant and inclusive platform for public engagement, cultural expression, and innovation. This acquisition aligns with our broader mission to create an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans. By investing in downtown, we're embracing the opportunity to help write its next chapter—one defined by shared prosperity and cultural vitality. To learn more about this exciting development, visit https://lnkd.in/gia5W_Kf

We are proud to sign onto this public statement from foundations speaking up in solidarity to defend and protect Americans’ philanthropic freedom and all the people and communities we serve — a reminder that our values mean little if not lived out in public and in partnership. To read more about Council on Foundations' public statement, please visit https://lnkd.in/gnaSKiey

Angelina Renteria is championing next-level care for tribal members in our community. ❤️🩺 🎧 Season 3, episode 5 of the Stop and Talk podcast is out now! Angelina Renteria, Chief Operating Officer of the Indian Health Council, Inc., and Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant explore what it means to offer "womb to tomb" care that reflects the culture, needs, and values of tribal communities in our most recent episode. They also discuss Angelina's own journey to becoming an advocate for Native health, community-rooted solutions to the opioid crisis, and why traditional practices like sweat and drum circles deserve recognition in modern medicine. To listen to this incredible episode full of deep expertise and cultural insight, visit https://lnkd.in/ggmS_Hdg #StopandTalkPodcast #PrebysFoundation #TribalCommunities #HealthEquity

🎙️ Season 3, Episode 4 of the Stop & Talk podcast is out now! We want to create a community of belonging where everybody belongs. 🧑🧑🧒🧒🏡 In the latest episode of the Stop & Talk podcast, our CEO, Grant Oliphant, and co-host Crystal Page discuss why we stand by diversity, equity, and inclusion. 🎧 Listen to this insightful conversation and the full podcast episode at https://heyor.ca/q1u2rd #PrebysFoundation #StopAndTalk #Philanthropy #Nonprofits

🌎🤝 Bridging Communities and Expanding Healthcare Access! 🤝🌎 Andrew “Andy” Carey, Executive Director of the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP), is a visionary leader dedicated to supporting Hispanic, Latino, and undocumented communities in San Diego. Since 2008, Andy’s leadership has driven life-changing initiatives, ensuring vulnerable populations receive the healthcare and resources they deserve. His work continues to make a lasting impact on countless lives. Learn more about Andy's incredible impact at https://heyor.ca/XI59M0 #Leadership #HealthcareAccess #CommunityImpact #PrebysFoundation

🌿✨San Diego Canyonlands is healing, connecting, and empowering our community. San Diego Canyonlands transforms urban canyons to promote healing, environmental justice, and career opportunities for underserved communities. They were recently awarded $50,000 as part of the Prebys Healing Through Arts and Nature Initiative to grow the program. “My goal is to help build a robust, resilient organization that’s contributing locally to environmentalism and environmental justice." -Clayton Tschudy, San Diego Canyonlands Executive Director. Read more in the full blog post at https://heyor.ca/ATUU7e #SanDiego #SanDiegoNature #PrebysFoundation #CityHeights San Diego Canyonlands