• Defy Ventures Brings Entrepreneurship to San Diego’s Prison Walls,Cole Novak

    Defy Ventures Brings Entrepreneurship to San Diego’s Prison Walls

    In May, 36 men at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility crossed a stage in caps and gowns. They’d just completed Defy Ventures’ Entrepreneur-in-Training program—a seven-month curriculum that blends business fundamentals with intensive personal development. There were Shark Tank–style pitches, volunteer

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  • Building Connected Spaces For SD’s Black LGBTQ Community,Cole Novak

    Building Connected Spaces For SD’s Black LGBTQ Community

    Founded in 2015 as the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition, the volunteer-led nonprofit has long served as a vital resource and gathering point for Black LGBTQ+ San Diegans. In 2024, the organization officially rebranded as San Diego Black Pride. The name change was intended to reflect its evolution int

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  • 8 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This July,Cole Novak

    8 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This July

    Ocean Park Inn & PB Town Council Ocean Safety FundraiserThrough July 4Ocean Park Inn and the Pacific Beach Town Council are teaming up to raise $20,000 for rip current warning signs along local beaches. As part of the campaign, Ocean Park Inn will match all donations through July 4. Contributions su

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