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Viktoriia Zimovchenko—Improving Mental Health in Nature as a Newcomer to the United States

Viktoriia Zimovchenko is a volunteer and participant of Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services, a 2024 recipient of the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through the Arts & Nature grant. This grant su...

James Phillip—Healing Through the Power of Playwriting

James Phillip is a participant of the Playwrights Project, a 2024 recipient of the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through the Arts & Nature grant. This grant supports nonprofit organizations that ...

A group of women part of MANA's hermanitas program celebrate being college bound. — Photo courtesy of MANA de San Diego

Healing Together: MANA de San Diego Leads the Way on Well-Being for Latina Youth and their Families

A group of people in Chicano park walking under a bridge with mural art. — Photo courtesy of Center on Policy Initiatives

A Rough and Timeless Beauty

Max Disposti speaking into a mic — Photo Courtesy North County LGBT Center

Building a Haven for All in North County

Christopher Huerta—The Benefit of Early Career Opportunities in Science

Ren Faith Sano—Creating a Sense of Belonging with Art

Ren Faith Sano was an intern with the A Reason To Survive (ARTS), a 2024 recipient of the Prebys Foundation’s Youth Workforce grant. This grant supports nonprofit organizations providing paid inter...

Destiny Cole—Building a Career in Project Management

Destiny Cole was an apprentice with HomeAid San Diego, a 2024 recipient of the Prebys Foundation’s Youth Workforce grant. This grant supports nonprofit organizations providing paid internships and a...