“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela
This is your chance to do something that matters
When you donate to the New Beginnings Fund, you are changing the world for one student.
What may feel like a small gift to you, can have a BIG impact for an unhoused student.
When you give to the fund, you provide:
A sense of possibility, hope, and progress in our communities
An opportunity for unhoused youth to continue to learn, grow, and achieve
Access to a bright and educated future for eager students
An opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in San Diego
And the chance to build a more beautiful world for all of us
There are many solutions to the problem of homelessness. New Beginnings Fund for Unhoused Youth is just one piece of the puzzle.
But it’s an important piece.
“The experience of homelessness is about much more than any one individual […] we must create more systemic ways to strengthen diverse communities like ours in San Diego”
— Jennifer Weck, NBSF Co-Founder
How to Donate
YOU can help create a beacon of light for unhoused students and build a more thriving future for all San Diegans. There are two ways for you to give:
Scholarship Fund:
Donate to our fund at the San Diego Foundation
$5,000 provides one scholarship for one student.
But a gift of ANY amount, from $50 - $25,000 (or beyond!), is part of the solution for all of us.
Let’s build a brighter San Diego, together.
And support students as they break cycles of poverty and homelessness in their families.
Scholars Program
We know that success in college and beyond requires more than just financial support.
You can help provide materials, transportation, housing support, and mentorship for our scholarship recipients by donating to the New Beginnings Scholars Program.
Your funds will be used to ensure every student has what they need to thrive.
A more beautiful future is possible,
we just need your help to get there.
*All donations are tax deductible through the San Diego Foundation or New Beginnings Fund
Other Ways to Get Involved…
There are plenty of ways you can be involved with the New Beginnings Fund beyond your financial donation!
Donate Items or Services
Do you own a business and want to donate supplies, services, or items for scholarship recipients?
This can be anything from computers and calculators to home furnishings and dental services…
If you have a way that you want to help - let us know!
Follow Us on Social Media
Big things are coming our way! Follow us on online to make sure you stay up to date on the latest happenings, meet scholarship recipients, and more!
Founding Donors
A special thanks to the following individuals who donated to the original capital campaign to open the inaugural New Beginnings Scholarship Fund at The San Diego Foundation
$10,000
Paula Medeiros/Regan Wiese
$1,500
Jennifer Weck - FOUNDER
$500
Megan Luce
Jessica Wilkinson
Up to $100
Bob & Rachel Anderson
Jessica Codallos
Jack Fernandes
Brianne Ice
Lauren Litteken
Mary Ramenofsky
Ken Barclay
Camille De Frank
Martha Gambala
Michelle Kohler
Mark Morien
Arielle Sykes
Jill Chiodini
Chris Erickson
Leslie Garrett
Megan Leer
Jennifer Parga
Want to be a part of the legacy?
Thank you for all of the ways you are supporting homeless youth in San Diego County.
We couldn’t do it without you.