San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals<\/p>\n
May 2<\/p>\n
Thousands of animal lovers will help the San Diego Humane Society make a difference for more than 40,000 animals in need at the 32nd annual Walk for Animals<\/a>. The family- and dog-friendly event at NTC Park in Liberty Station includes a pancake breakfast, live music, and a vendor village.<\/p>\n Father Joe\u2019s Villages Children\u2019s Champions Gala & Match Challenge<\/p>\n May 2<\/p>\n Father Joe\u2019s Villages will host its 41st annual Children\u2019s Champions Gala & Match Challenge<\/a> at the US Grant. Supporters are invited to attend the gala or make a meaningful gift to the campaign, or both, to help San Diego families move from crisis toward self-sufficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n Junior League of San Diego Party for a Purpose: Jewels of the Cosmos<\/p>\n May 2<\/p>\n Junior League of San Diego will host its largest annual fundraiser Party for a Purpose: Jewels of the Cosmos<\/a> at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The celestial-inspired evening will support Junior League of San Diego\u2019s efforts to combat food insecurity across San Diego County.<\/p>\n St. Germaine Children\u2019s Charity Cocktails & Conversation<\/p>\n May 7<\/p>\n St. Germaine Children\u2019s Charity will highlight one of its grant recipients, The Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children\u2019s Hospital, at its spring Cocktails & Conversation<\/a>. The goal of the event at a private home in La Jolla is to help members better understand the impact of their donations.\u00a0<\/p>\n ArtReach\u2019s Golden Hour Fundraiser<\/p>\n May 7<\/p>\n ArtReach will debut a new event, Golden Hour<\/a>, to showcase the talents of its young members and support its programs. The nonprofit\u2019s Hillcrest studio will be transformed into a gallery filled with creativity, music, and community, all built around the theme Made in San Diego.\u00a0<\/p>\n San Diego River Park Foundation River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife\u00a0<\/p>\n May 9<\/p>\n Support wildlife conservation in the San Diego River Watershed at the San Diego River Park Foundation\u2019s 2026 River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife<\/a>. The walk and fun run at the Riverwalk Golf Club is family- and dog-friendly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arc of San Diego Annual Gala\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n May 16<\/p>\n Arc of San Diego will celebrate joie de vivre and the enchantment, wonder, and the spirit of giving that often comes with it at its 2026 Annual Gala<\/a>. The elegant event at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina will benefit children and adults with disabilities served by the Arc of San Diego.<\/p>\n La Jolla Historical Society Secret Garden Tour\u00a0<\/p>\n May 16<\/p>\n The La Jolla Historical Society will give guests exclusive access to six of La Jolla\u2019s most extraordinary private gardens at its 27th annual Secret Garden Tour<\/a>. This year, guests have the opportunity to add a \u201clunch and learn\u201d experience which includes a buffet lunch at a historic site and a session with a master gardener.\u00a0<\/p>\n St. Madeline Sophie\u2019s Center 60th Anniversary Fundraiser<\/p>\n May 16<\/p>\n St. Madeline Sophie\u2019s Center will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a California Dreamin\u2019 themed fundraiser <\/a>in its headquarters\u2019 two-acre garden. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit\u2019s gardening and aquatics programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n McAlister Institute Miracles of Recovery Luncheon<\/p>\n May 19<\/p>\n Community leaders, advocates, and people in recovery will gather for an inspiring afternoon hosted by nonprofit substance use disorder treatment provider, the McAlister Institute. At its ninth annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon<\/a> at Coasterra, the McAlister Institute will honor those who have made an impact for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders through service, philanthropy, and advocacy.<\/p>\n PARTNER CONTENT<\/p>\n
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