14

years of service

89k

families supported

Creating lasting change

At Partnership for a Better San Diego, our approach to creating lasting change combines workforce development, food security, worker rights education, and employment opportunities to help individuals and families achieve greater stability.

Working with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, unions, and community partners, we empower people with the resources, knowledge, and opportunities they need to succeed. Whether we're providing food, preparing someone for a quality career, educating workers about their rights, or connecting individuals to employment, our programs are designed to strengthen our communities and expand economic opportunity.

170

individuals trained

556k

diapers distributed

Since 2012, we have:

  • Supported more than 89,000 families representing over 341,000 individuals facing food insecurity through the distribution of nutritious food and essential household goods, supported by a dedicated network of pantry volunteers

  • Distributed more than 556,000 diapers to help families meet critical basic needs

  • Trained more than 170 individuals through our Hospitality Training Program, creating pathways to quality careers and family-sustaining employment in the hospitality industry

  • Connected hundreds of workers to employment opportunities through our Hiring Hall, providing flexible shift work and supplemental income opportunities

  • Educated almost 3000 workers, community members and students about their rights through worker outreach and safety education, empowering individuals to understand workplace protections and advocate for safe, fair working conditions

  • Built strong partnerships across labor, business, education, government, and community organizations to expand access to career pathways, resources, and economic opportunity