Dedicated. Caring. Transformative. Experiential.
These are just a few of the words our 2026 CHANGE Grantees chose to describe their work. We are inspired by these nonprofits, each working with purpose and passion to improve the lives of San Diego residents. Selected through a competitive application process, these organizations have been awarded in one of our two priority areas: Education & Training and Health & Wellness.
Each grantee will receive unrestricted funding to support their mission in the way they determine most impactful. Learn more about each of these organizations and their programming below:
Each grantee will receive unrestricted funding to support their mission in the way they determine most impactful. Learn more about each of these organizations and their programming below:
Education & Training
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San Diego Refugee Tutoring (SDRT) supports students from refugee backgrounds from preschool through high school. Tutors work one-on-one with students, focusing on core English and math skills through direct instruction, reading sessions, and educational games. Most students are multilingual, speaking several languages in addition to English. They come from diverse backgrounds including Burma, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Haiti, Central African Republic, Syria, and Afghanistan.
The CHANGE Grant will provide assistance to SDRT’s Family Academic Liaisons program. The liaisons, all of whom have lived experience as refugees and speak the first languages of the students’ families, are instrumental in increasing attendance at tutoring and events, translating workshops and academic information for parents, and building student and family community. |
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Health & Wellness
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The mission of Compassion It is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes, where compassion is practiced by every person, for every person, every day. Through educational trainings and tangible tools, Compassion It empowers individuals and organizations to make compassion a priority.
The CHANGE Grant will directly support delivery of Compassion It’s innovative four-week compassion training program, advancing both mental health and wellness and professional development for healthcare workers in San Diego. The program aims to support the emotional well-being of professionals in care settings where stress and burnout is high and resources have been reduced in recent years. Funding will also go towards refining training materials, supporting facilitation, and expanding access to compassion-based education and workforce development opportunities for service-oriented professionals. |
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In 2026, The Seacove Fund will also make contributions to the following San Diego-area organizations:
*Previous CHANGE grantee
2025 CHANGE Grantees
Health & WellnessChallenged Sailors San Diego (CSSD) provides free adaptive sailing opportunities every weekend for individuals living with disabilities, including multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), traumatic brain injuries, and quadriplegic/paraplegic conditions. The organization operates eight Martin 16 sailboats especially equipped for adaptive sailing, each with a companion sailor seated behind the participant. CSSD’s program offers inclusive access to physical activity, mental engagement, and the therapeutic benefits of time spent on the San Diego Bay.
Funds from the CHANGE Grant will support the costs of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing sailors. This will enable fuller participation in regattas and monthly board meetings, strengthening engagement with both the organization and the broader sailing community. |
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Education & TrainingRemember Us the Holocaust (RUTH) is committed to documenting and preserving the legacy of Holocaust survivors. The RUTH exhibit at the La Jolla Riford Library features the personal stories of survivors living in San Diego and presents significant Holocaust artifacts and World War II memorabilia. As the only exhibit of its kind in the region, it offers local residents a powerful opportunity to engage with history, fostering a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting impact.
Funds from the CHANGE Grant will support RUTH’s ongoing efforts to document personal histories and expand educational outreach. This includes enhancing public exhibits and facilitating direct engagement with Holocaust survivors by bringing them to schools, military installations, and other community venues to share their experiences firsthand. |
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Civic InfrastructureHandsOn San Diego strengthens local communities through volunteer action by connecting individuals, as well as small and large groups, with nonprofit organizations in need of support. Volunteers donate their time and skills to a wide range of projects and activities across the region. In the past year, HandsOn’s volunteer management supported 100 nonprofit partners, mobilizing nearly 4,000 unique volunteers who contributed over 35,000 service hours.
Funds from the CHANGE Grant will be used to provide training for both HandsOn San Diego staff and volunteers to enhance marketing and outreach efforts and to build partnerships to allow the organization to continue to offer services to nonprofit partners at no cost. |
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In 2025, The Seacove Fund will also make contributions to the following organizations:
- VETS - Beyond the Uniform provides veterans with the essential skills required in today's job market. It also focuses on bridging the gap between military and corporate cultures, while helping veterans overcome any challenges or cultural differences they may face.
- Shades of Pink Foundation California manages a Gift Card Program that supports women in San Diego undergoing breast cancer treatment who are experiencing financial distress by providing grocery, gasoline, and big-box store gift cards.
- Go Greenish is a student-led organization that empowers San Diego–area schools to lead in sustainability through classroom curriculum and site-based projects that foster environmental stewardship in students grades 7–12.
2024 CHANGE Grantees
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Sharia’s Closet provides free, emergency clothing to those experiencing a financial hardship or crisis. It connects with community members in need through direct referrals from a wide and long-standing network of schools and service agencies.
Support from The Seacove Fund will be used to purchase hygiene products and clothing to supplement donations. It will also use funds to pay new staff, including clothing and shoe sorters, personal shoppers, and data entry specialists. |
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Special Delivery San Diego was founded by a grandmother who saw a need to provide fresh and healthy home-delivered meals to people with HIV/AIDS. Since 1991, the volunteer-driven, grassroots nonprofit organization has grown to offer groceries from its Food Pantry Program as well as diabetes education and nutrition from its Diabetes Nutrition Program.
Special Delivery will use its grant funds to provide healthy food to vulnerable individuals and families in San Diego. |
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T3 Triple Threat Performing Arts provides disadvantaged youth creative outlets to reach their full potential and develop their talent in a multidisciplinary community of artists.
The grant from The Seacove Fund will be used to make performing arts education more accessible by supporting need-based scholarships and to pay for equipment and rent expenditures at the North Park Recreation Center, where T3 provides year-round arts education. |
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Friends of Tecolote Canyon is a non-profit community organization committed to sponsoring nature education and restoration activities in Tecolote Canyon Natural Park. It organizes an environmental education program, the Environmental Stewards Canyon Program (ESCAPe), for area school children to participate in nature walks and learn from local experts about ecology, habitat restoration, and carbon sequestration.
Grant funding will allow for more San Diego students to have meaningful, nature-based experiences at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park in the upcoming year. |
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Sister Cities Project nurtures partnerships that unite communities in San Diego with different racial and economic backgrounds to foster connection, support, and transformative change.
Support from The Seacove Fund will allow Sister Cities Project to continue its core initiatives aimed at reducing racism and addressing the racial wealth gap in San Diego County through programs that focus on business growth, workforce development, and building community connections. |
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The BIPOC Support Foundation (BSF) is dedicated to uplifting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in San Diego by offering education and training, mentorship, environmental access, and wellness resources.
The Seacove Fund grant will assist BSF’s Scholastic Opportunities for Academic Readiness (SOAR) program at Valencia Park Elementary School that will provide a 6-week literacy program for 20 students currently below reading level. Funding will cover personnel costs, curriculum development, and literacy supplies, ensuring that instruction is precisely aligned with each student's academic level and learning style. |
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