As temperatures drop in Southern California, the Weatherly crew spent some time making blankets for our furry friends down at the San Diego Humane Society! SDHS is always accepting donations of new or gently used blankets, pillow cases, flat sheets and towels to help make the shelter cozy as pets await their forever families! For a full list of donatable items, or to learn about other ways to give to the humane society, please visit https://www.sdhumane.org/support-us/ways-to-give/wish-list.html
This holiday season, Weatherly partnered with Crisis House to sponsor a family in need’s Christmas celebration as part of their “Gifts of Gold – Hope for the Holidays” program. Crisis House is local organization that works to stop the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness and connect individuals and families to critical resources and programs. Learn more about Crisis House here: https://crisishouse.org/
The WAM crew offered well wishes, water, and red vines as Susan G. Komen walkers began their annual journey in Del Mar. This 3-day long fundraiser walk benefits Susan G. Komen, an organization which is on a mission to end breast cancer. The money raised by the Komen 3-Day has been used to save lives and make huge strides in breast cancer research. Throughout the year, the Weatherly team supports and empathizes with our nearby and extended communities impacted by breast cancer. Read more about the walk and how you can get involved here: https://www.the3day.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=about25
The Weatherly Crew had the privilege of volunteering with Father Joe’s Villages, in two different capacities this year! As part of Father Joe’s wider mission to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Weatherly team members first volunteered with the Franklin Antonio Public Lunch Program serving free warm, nutritious meals to the public, and then again with the Father Joe’s “Super Pantry” – a food distribution hub where individuals and families can receive emergency groceries and resources. Learn more about ways to get involved with Father Joe’s Villages here: https://my.neighbor.org/
A few members of the Weatherly crew had the opportunity to tour Helen Woodward Animal Center and spend the afternoon volunteering in their resale store. Helen Woodward was founded in 1972 with the aim of providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, as well as humane care and adoption for homeless animals. You can learn more about the center at https://animalcenter.org/
A few members of the Weatherly Crew got the opportunity to kayak Batiquitos Lagoon in Encinitas as part of their annual lagoon cleanup & fundraiser. The waters of Batiquitos Lagoon are typically closed to boating, so it was such a privilege to explore the area via kayak, while gathering trash harmful to its delicate ecosystem. A big thank you to the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation for putting on such a great event, and for your continued dedication to the stewardship of the lagoon. You can learn more about the foundation and their ongoing work at their website: https://batiquitos-lagoon-foundation-142729.multiscreensite.com/
Weatherly was proud to help sponsor Just in Time’s annual “Pathways to Financial Power” conference. This event aims to help transition age foster youth achieve financial stability through networking, career exploration and resources as well as a “Shark Tank” inspired competition where program participants can secure funding by pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges. In addition to our sponsorship, Andrea Taylor is volunteering as a 1-on-1 coach for JIT’s Financial Fitness 102 program this fall. The eight-week program helps participants build personal finance skills in budgeting, saving, investing, credit, loans, and cybersecurity, while working towards establishing an emergency fund for long-term financial stability. Learn more about Just in Time for Foster Youth at: https://jitfosteryouth.org/
Avocados for the win! Weatherly continues to celebrate our 30th Anniversary by partaking in 30 charitable events this year. It was truly inspiring to be part of Feeding San Diego’s mission to end hunger. The charity’s mission involves food rescue initiatives to support various programs like the School Pantry Program to serve local San Diegans experiencing hunger. The WAM team were fortunate to be a part of this mission by helping rescue and pack 1400 pounds of avocados at a volunteer event yesterday afternoon. We believe community efforts as such go a long way as Feeding San Diego serves millions of meals each year. Learn more about Feeding San Diego here: https://feedingsandiego.org/.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year, Weatherly is committed to supporting 30 events, with the Del Mar Village Association’s Summer Solstice being a highlight! Our crew volunteered to help usher patrons into the event and guide them to the various local vendors in attendance. We had a wonderful time connecting with many people, enjoying the festivities, and engaging with our vibrant community.
On a lovely March Day, the Weatherly Crew decided to make the most of the San Diego weather and once again teamed up with the Del Mar Village Association and participated in the Keep Del Mar Green Community Cleanup. In an effort to prevent the contamination of our precious waterways, we spread out across the downtown and beach regions to collect trash while also strengthening our team bond. If you want to know more about upcoming cleanups, visit the DMVA website.