lasting impact
“Las Patronas’ support and generosity allowed us to upgrade our capabilities with the purchase of a new bloodmobile. This will save countless lives in our community.”
- Doug Morton, CEO, San Diego Blood Bank
2025 MAJOR BENEFICIARIES
Las Patronas is proud to partner with each of these great organizations to support their missions with much needed capital items over $20,000.00. The services these organizations provide improve the lives of people and animals throughout San Diego County.
Camp Stevens has empowered personal, social, and environmental transformation of San Diego’s youth through retreats, camps, and outdoor education for over 70 years. They work to give children access to the outdoors to enhance their overall well-being and to build confidence. Las Patronas is proud to fund a passenger van, which will expand access to Camp Stevens' programs and help underserved youth experience the transformative power of nature.​
Ivey Ranch Park Association has been empowering individuals with disabilities for 43 years through equine-assisted services, education, and care. Their programs integrate activities with non-disabled participants to promote increased understanding and reduce prejudice and inequity. With support from Las Patronas, a wheelchair-accessible minivan will be purchased, strengthening community connections and enhancing the quality of life for the people they serve.​
As one of San Diego County’s largest human services organizations, Neighborhood House Association serves over 18,000 clients annually across 125 locations. Their current programs range from early childhood education, youth development, mental health services, senior services, to food distribution. Las Patronas is proud to fund essential kitchen equipment to help them prepare over one million meals each year for their child and adult day care centers.​
Since 1973, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center has inspired over 26 million people through interactive exhibits, films, and STEM education programs. It connects with schools, families, and organizations with initiatives and outreach in six underserved neighborhoods. Las Patronas is proud to fund a vehicle to support the Fleet’s off-site programs bringing science, technology, engineering, and math into the community.​
San Diego Youth Services supports over 14,000 youth annually through shelter, foster homes, and community programs. They provide prevention, early intervention, and treatment to help youth before they need higher care or become homeless. Their services include: case management, access to behavioral health and other support services, psychoeducational groups, and follow-up care. Las Patronas is proud to fund a minivan for San Diego’s only emergency shelter for minors.​
The San Diego Youth Symphony has been a leader in music education and community collaboration for 79 years, serving over 3,000 students across 135 schools. The Youth Orchestra in Balboa Park offers exceptional training with tuition assistance and instrument loans. Las Patronas is proud to fund a van to transport students and over 300 instruments for community programs across San Diego County.​
selection of PAST MAJOR BENEFICIARIES
Medical/Health
Blind Recreation Center
Burnham Institute for Medical Research
The Epilepsy Society of SD County
Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc.
Mountain Health and Community Services, Inc.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Parkinson’s Association of San Diego
Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego
Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center
San Diego Blood Bank
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care
Scripps Clinic
Scripps La Jolla Heart Center
Scripps Health Foundation
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Polster Breast Care Center
Sharp HealthCare Foundation
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Tri-City Hospital Foundation
UCSD Autism Center of Excellence
UCSD Cancer Center – Breast Care Unit
UCSD Division of Biological Sciences
UCSD Regional Burn Center
UCSD Shiley Eye Center
Vista Community Clinic
Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Cultural
Athenaeum Music and Arts Library
California Ballet Company
Christian Community Theatre
Diversionary Theatre
Friends of Balboa Park
KPBS – TV / FM
La Jolla Historical Society
La Jolla Music Society
La Jolla Playhouse
Maritime Museum Association of San Diego
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
The New Children’s Museum
NTC Foundation
Rueben H. Fleet Science Center
The Old Globe Theatre
San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego Historical Society
San Diego Maritime Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego Opera
San Diego Repertory Theatre
San Diego Symphony Association
San Diego Zoo Global
Spreckels Organ Society
USS Midway Museum
Youth/Education
Birch Aquarium
Boy Scouts of America – San Diego Council
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Child Abuse Prevention Foundation
The Foundation of La Jolla High School
Girl Scouts, San Diego – Imperial Council
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Just in Time for Foster Youth
National University
Outdoor Outreach
Outside the Lens
The Preuss School – UCSD
Pro Kids, The First Tee of San Diego
Promises2Kids
San Diego Center for Children
San Diego County Library
San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation
San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Public Library Foundation
Scripps Clinic & Research Center/Child
Day Care
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
SDSU Marching Aztecs
Urban Life Ministries Incorporated
USD, Hahn School of Nursing
USD, School of Leadership and
Education Sciences
Voices for Children
Social Services
A Reason to Survive
Alpha Behavioral Health Services
Alpha Project for the Homeless
American Red Cross – San Diego/Imperial
Counties Chapter
The Arc of San Diego
Burn Institute
Center for Community Solutions
Canine Companions for Independence
Emilio Nares Foundation
Episcopal Community Services
Father Joe’s Villages
GenerateHope
Glenner Memory Care Centers
International Rescue Committee SD
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego
Food Bank Corporation
Kitchens for Good
La Jolla YMCA
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Meals-on-Wheels, Greater San Diego
National Conflict Resolution Center
Rachel’s Women’s Center
Rebuilding Together San Diego
REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship
Salvation Army of San Diego County
San Diego Fire-Rescue
San Diego Habitat for Humanity
San Diego Humane Society
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Second Chance
Senior Community Centers of San Diego
Serving Seniors
So Others May Eat Incorporated
Special Olympics San Diego
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes
St. Paul’s Retirement Homes Foundation
St. Vincent de Paul Village
The Twelfth Step House of San Diego
Urban Corps of San Diego
Vista Hill – Stein Education Center
Walden Family Services
YWCA of San Diego County