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Cal State San Marcos has launched the Scholars in Wellness and Innovation Fast-Track (SWIFT) Health Programs, a three-year bachelor’s degree initiative supported by a $10 million grant from Price Philanthropies Foundation. This program aims to address the behavioral health worker shortage in San Diego County by equipping students with degrees and certifications for careers in social work and healthcare.

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) is set to continue its Art Conservation Train-the-Trainer Program. The program is supported by grants from Price Philanthropies and Washington DC-based Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC).

Through the College Avenue Compact (CAC) partnership, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) aims to enhance educational outreach to the Hoover High School community, focusing on reducing equity gaps through various pathways to San Diego State University (SDSU). The CAC, initiated in 2011, promotes college readiness and guaranteed admission to SDSU if students meet established criteria.

City Heights leaders celebrate the grand opening of City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol, providing 135 affordable homes in the community. These developments are a long-awaited fulfillment to the original vision of Price Philanthropies Founder Sol Price, when he first purchased the land in 1994.

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), funded in part by a multi-year $10 million grant from Price Philanthropies, is set to pioneer a three-year accelerated bachelor’s degree and workforce pipeline for behavioral and mental health. This unique CSU program model will offer dual enrollment with local high schools, providing professional certificates and advanced career preparation. As a social mobility initiative, the program will expedite qualified candidates into critical workforce roles, escalating their earning potential and helping to address our mental and behavioral healthcare workforce need.

The San Diego Rotary Club honored Beatriz Valencia, the Executive Director of the Cardinals Interact Program, as the 2023 recipient of the MacLaggan/Frye award for her dedication to City Heights Youth. This award was established in 1991 and is a huge honor recognizing individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the benefit, care, and welfare of children.

Two Aaron Price Fellows have recently been recognized in the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County. The 25 teens were selected from among 77 nominated by the community for their inspiring contributions and efforts in categories such as civic involvement, activism, commitment to personal excellence and courage to overcome personal adversity.

Free and fun family events are offered at City Heights, Linda Vista, Memorial and Skyline Hills recreation centers from 5-8pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday this summer. Bring your whole family!

Parks After Dark is a partnership between the City and County of San Diego, San Diego Parks Foundation and Price Philanthropies. It is part of the City’s “Come Play Outside” initiative, which serves more than 15,000 youth and families each summer.

Reality Changers’ CEO, Tamara Craver shares how first-generation college alumni are trailblazers in diversifying academic, professional, and civic spaces.

Price Philanthropies Foundation pledges $2.5 million toward a five-year $3.5 million pilot project to train more mental health care workers. Interfaith Community Services will work with North County colleges to develop programs that allow students to earn on-the-job experience.