A Deadline for Wonder

Because of rising construction costs and depleted funds, San Diego’s Children Museum & Art Center has no permanent home. And its time is running out.

By Kathleen Gurnett

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

For children with physical deformities, the gift of plastic surgery can alter their entire outlook on life.

Project Concern International

A global health organization that reaches more than 3 million people every year with its lifesaving programs in 11 countries.

Urban League of San Diego County

A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of African-Americans and other minorities.

County of San Diego Department of Animal Services

As evacuees were displaced across the country, so were their pets. Thanks to this organization more than 100 dogs are currently receiving care.

Neighbor House Association

The area’s largest multipurpose social service agency. It ­provides a safety net for more than 300,000 individuals and families each year.

Junior Seau Foundation

Off the field, Seau is all about offense as he strategizes new ways to help San Diego’s young people improve their lives.