{"id":181229,"date":"2025-08-28T01:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T01:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/181229\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T01:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T01:51:11","slug":"17-san-diego-nonprofit-events-to-attend-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/181229\/","title":{"rendered":"17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Margaritaville Fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation<\/p>\n<p>August 29-September 1<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter\u00a0will host a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.margaritavilleresorts.com\/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego\/live-entertainment\/keep-the-party-going-benefit-concert\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">series of fundraising events<\/a> that benefit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">San Diego Music Foundation<\/a>. The Labor Day weekend-long event will include a concert, travel-themed silent auction, and festive pop-ups.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Play 4 SAY<\/p>\n<p>September 4<\/p>\n<p>SAY San Diego will host its 12th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saysandiego.org\/play-4-say-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Play 4 SAY fundraiser<\/a> to support underserved and underresourced youth and families. Participants will play bocce ball, ladder golf, cornhole, and giant Jenga\u2014teams are encouraged to get creative with their attire.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Building Group Charity Golf Tournament\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>September 8<\/p>\n<p>Golfers will tee off to benefit <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/listen\/happy-half-hour-podcast\/feeding-san-diego-nonprofit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Feeding San Diego<\/a> at Pacific Building Group\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/birdease.com\/PBGCharityGolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Charity Golf Tournament<\/a> at The Crosby in Rancho Santa Fe. The day on the greens will also include food, drinks, a raffle, and an auction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Drew Brees Celebrity Pickleball Event<\/p>\n<p>September 12<\/p>\n<p>Join celebrities, pro athletes, and other notable faces for the <a href=\"https:\/\/delmar.wine\/event\/drew-brees-celebrity-pickleball-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Drew Brees Celebrity Pickleball Event<\/a> at the Barnes Tennis Center. The good-natured pickleball competition, part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/everything-sd\/feeding-san-diego-del-pickleball-fundraiser\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Del Mar Wine + Food Festival<\/a>, will benefit Feeding San Diego.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Urban Campout: Defying Gravity<\/p>\n<p>September 12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/charitable-sd\/girl-scounts-san-diego-volunteering\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Girl Scouts of San Diego<\/a>\u2019s Balboa Campus will be transformed into an emerald oasis for its Wicked-themed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdgirlscouts.org\/en\/discover\/our-council\/things-to-do\/for-grown-ups\/urban-campout.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2025 Urban Campout: Defying Gravity<\/a>. More than 400 guests are expected to attend the event and help give local girls the opportunity to fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An Evening of Changing Lives<\/p>\n<p>September 13<\/p>\n<p>Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego as it celebrates local youth at its 12th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdyouth.org\/event\/an-evening-of-changing-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">An Evening of Changing Lives<\/a>. The black tie-optional gala at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina will include a silent auction, dinner, and a performance by the Mighty Untouchables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Swim for SOF<\/p>\n<p>September 13<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 people, including veterans,\u00a0first responders, and athletes, will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honor.org\/event\/2025-thf-swim-for-sof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">swim from Coronado Island to the USS Midway<\/a> to support The Honor Foundation. The nonprofit\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/swimforsof.honor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swim for SOF<\/a> aims to raise awareness of the challenges vets face while transitioning out of military service.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Arc San Diego Foundation\u2019s Charity Golf Tournament<\/p>\n<p>September 15<\/p>\n<p>Golf for good at the Arc San Diego Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-sd.com\/golfnews2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">32nd annual Charity Golf Tournament<\/a> at La Valle Coastal Club. The tournament supports the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-sd.com\/our-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arc of San Diego\u2019s programs<\/a> for children and adults with disabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Promises 2 Kids Dream On Concert Gala<\/p>\n<p>September 15<\/p>\n<p>See former Eagles guitarist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/donfeldermusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Don Felder<\/a> perform and help create a brighter future for local foster kids at the same time at Promises 2 Kids <a href=\"https:\/\/promises2kids.org\/dream-on-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dream On Concert Gala<\/a>. More than 500 philanthropists, community, and business leaders are expected to attend the private concert at a La Jolla home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>San Diego Fundraising Conference<\/p>\n<p>September 18-19<\/p>\n<p>Leaders in the local nonprofit community will converge on the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel for the third annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdfoundation.org\/news-events\/events\/san-diego-fundraising-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">San Diego Fundraising Conference.<\/a> Hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/everything-sd\/san-diego-foundation-50th-anniversary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Foundation<\/a> and presented by PNC Bank, the two-day conference aims to help nonprofits diversify funding streams, build sustainable operations, and strengthen donor relationships. <\/p>\n<p>2025 San Diego Heart &amp; Stroke Walk<\/p>\n<p>September 20<\/p>\n<p>Lace up your sneakers and walk a mile or two through Balboa Park to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">American Heart Association<\/a>. The family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.heart.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=12027&amp;pg=entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2025 San Diego Heart &amp; Stroke Walk<\/a> aims to increase CPR training accessibility and bystander preparedness, and raise money for research.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Celebration for the Children 2025<\/p>\n<p>September 21<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation for the Children of the Californias will host its <a href=\"https:\/\/usfcc.org\/celebration-for-the-children-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Celebration for the Children 2025<\/a> at Paradise Point Resort &amp; Spa. The gala raises money to improve the health and nutrition of underserved children via support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalinfantil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hospital Infantil de las Californias<\/a> in Baja California.<\/p>\n<p>Father Joe\u2019s Villages Charity Golf Classic<\/p>\n<p>September 25<\/p>\n<p>Tee off and help local veterans experiencing homelessness at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.neighbor.org\/take-action\/events\/golfclassic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Father Joe\u2019s Villages Charity Golf Classic<\/a> at the Grand Golf Club in Del Mar. Proceeds will go toward housing, support programs, and mental health services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Children\u2019s Benefit Fashion Show\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>September 27<\/p>\n<p>Help stop human trafficking around the world at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Children\u2019s Benefits Fashion Show<\/a>. Sparkles Foundation\u2019s afternoon of elegance at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines will include lunch, entertainment, boutique shopping, and a silent auction to benefit the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition Stop Human Trafficking, Trek 2 Share, Armenian Missionary Association of America Orphan Fund, Etchmiadzin Children\u2019s Fund, and AGBU Children\u2019s Fund.<\/p>\n<p>Resounding Joy\u2019s Living Your Dreams<\/p>\n<p>September 27<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the healing power of music at Resounding Joy\u2019s signature event, <a href=\"https:\/\/resoundingjoyinc.org\/living-your-dreams-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Living Your Dreams<\/a>. The event at the Point Loma Assembly Hall will feature performances by the nonprofit\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/charitable-sd\/barbara-reur-resounding-joy-nonprofit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sounds of Service<\/a> band, and raises money for music therapy programs for current members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"partner-content-title\">PARTNER CONTENT<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/partner-content\/del-mar-wine-food-festival-2025-promo\/\" class=\"partner-post-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DMWFF_Day_1-27_1_cmyk-300x200.jpg.webp.webp\" alt=\"Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025: Buy Tickets Today\" class=\"partner-post-thumbnail\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                        Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025: Buy Tickets Today<br \/>\n                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/partner-content\/refresh-revamp-recieve-a-lot-of-compliments\/\" class=\"partner-post-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_522376899_Edit-1-196x300.png\" alt=\"Refresh, Revamp, Recieve a Lot of Compliments\" class=\"partner-post-thumbnail\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                        Refresh, Revamp, Recieve a Lot of Compliments<br \/>\n                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Party in the Park<\/p>\n<p>September 27<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegomagazine.com\/everything-sd\/balboa-park-museum-guide-free-days\/#:~:text=Diego%20Automotive%20Museum-,San%20Diego%20Automotive%20Museum,-Check%20out%20more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Automotive Museum<\/a> will host <a href=\"https:\/\/sdautomuseum.org\/pages\/the-party-in-the-park-ignite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Party in the Park<\/a> to raise money for the museum and programs that equip youth from underresourced communities with technical skills, and provide mentorship and career pathways to thrive in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n<p>5K Walk for Sobriety<\/p>\n<p>September 27<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcalisterinc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">McAlister Institute<\/a>\u00a0will recognize individuals and families struggling with addiction at its annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classy.org\/event\/mcalister-institutes-13th-annual-walk-for-sobriety\/e693995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Walk for Sobriety<\/a> at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Proceeds from the walk will help McAlister Institute continue to provide low-cost substance abuse treatment and recovery support.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Margaritaville Fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation August 29-September 1 To celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Hotel&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":181230,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5134],"tags":[5229,1582,276,18472,18473,3549,7264,1072,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-181229","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-diego","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-california","11":"tag-charitable-sd","12":"tag-everything-sd","13":"tag-san-diego","14":"tag-sandiego","15":"tag-things-to-do","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-united-states-of-america","18":"tag-unitedstates","19":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","20":"tag-us","21":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115103890383454839","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/181229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=181229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/181229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/181230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=181229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=181229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=181229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}