Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

Contact
P.O. Box 230544
Encinitas, CA 92023

619.816.6991
info@gotrsd.org
gotrsd.org

For 50 years, Girls Inc. of San Diego County has been helping girls ages 8 to 18 see college as attainable, resist peer pressure while learning essential life skills, and explore professional fields in STEM. Girls Inc. provides long-lasting mentoring relationships and research-based programming that equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated and independent.

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PO Box 300683
Escondido, CA 92027

442.777.3451
info@girlsincsd.org
girlsincsd.org

Girls Rising helps at-risk girls achieve success through mentoring programs and offers a series of social, educational and character building events for their Big and Little Sisters throughout the year to promote a sense of community, increase social support and introduce the girls to new experiences.

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P.O. Box 161218
San Diego, CA 92176

619.297.1135
info@girlsrisingsd.org
girlsrisingsd.org

For over 50 years, Arts for Learning San Diego has dedicated itself to advocating and providing for the arts in education and enriching the lives of all children in the San Diego region through a range of high quality performances, residencies and workshops to help young people identify their cultural roots and discover their creative wings.

Contact
4305 University Ave, Suite 555
San Diego, CA 92105

619.282.7599
a4lsd@artsforlearningsd.org
artsforlearningsd.org

Over 20,000 children in San Diego County schools are identified as homeless or lack the proper food needed to lead a healthy life. Feeding Kids First is an organization dedicated to protecting these youngsters by providing them with the food assistance programs they need to function normally in their schools. Feeding Kids First was founded in 2010 and will continue to improve the well being of children for many years to come.

Contact
Rancho Del Oro Industrial Park
4061 Oceanside Blvd, Ste E
Oceanside, CA 92056

760.575.4571
feedingkidsfirst.org

Since 2001, Doors of Change has helped place over 1,800 homeless youth ages 12-17 in long-term safe housing. Doors of Change operates several programs to help San Diego youth overcome homelessness, including weekly outreach walks, weekly music and art programs to build trust and teach useful skills, and a long-term, comprehensive self-sufficiency program.

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P.O. Box 177
Cardiff, CA 92007

info@doorsofchange.org
doorsofchange.org

A Reason to Survive has created opportunities for the youth of San Diego through visual, performing, and media arts. Through the guidance of A Reason to Survive, the youth of San Diego have been prepared to pursue successful careers in whatever they choose. Providing professional mentors and paid internships, A Reason to Survive will take charge in empowering youth for many years to come.

Contact
200 East 12th Street
National City, CA 91950

619.297.2787
areasontosurvive.org

For 33 years St. Germaine’s Children Charity has provided financial support for abused and neglected children of San Diego County. Their social events held throughout year establish needed connections and help raise grant money for youngsters to attend the schools of their choice.

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P.O. Box 2141
La Jolla, CA 92038

858.454.1211
stgermainechildrenscharity.org

Kid’s Turn takes care of the psychological needs of children who feel like they do not belong. Kid’s Turn offers specially designed programs for separated families, step-parents and stepchildren, and families experiencing military transition. Since 1996, Kid’s Turn has dedicated their energy to promoting, supporting, and securing the well-being of children living in San Diego.

Contact
4909 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite #515
San Diego, CA 92123

858.521.0027
info@kidsturnsd.org
kidsturnsd.org

Boys to Men is a community of dedicated men who are able to guide and support young, often fatherless boys on their journey to manhood. Since 1996, Boys to Men has provided mentoring that gives boys a variety of male role models who show up consistently, tell the truth about our struggles as men, ask the boys what kind of man they want to be, praise them for their gifts, support them when they screw up, and encourage them to become the man they want to be.

Contact
9587 Tropico Drive
La Mesa, CA 91941

619.469.9599
boystomen.org