Friends of Vista Hill - Ways to Help

As a separate, not-for-profit corporation, Friends of Vista Hill raises funds to support Vista Hill Programs: individual donations; grant support; special event sponsorship; charitable trusts; bequests; and volunteering. Through your generosity, Friends of Vista Hill can continue to respond to the needs of a rapidly changing world and help create new directions of hope, healing and empowerment.

There are many ways to support Vista Hill programs…

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard: A special Collection Site for emergency food and supplies is at the Vista Hill Main Office at 8787 Complex Drive, San Diego, 92123. Enjoying the process are Cecil H. Steppe, Chairman of the Vista Hill Board of Directors, and Ann Mound, Executive Director of Friends of Vista Hill/VP, Development for Vista Hill. Board members, staff, volunteers, and visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and other important products (toilet paper, diapers, etc.) for children and families at Vista Hill's ParentCare. Mother Hubbard's Cupboard was established in 2007 through a generous contribution from the San Diego Women's Foundation.
Match a Gift: Your contribution can help us remodel 10 classrooms at Stein Education Center. Gifts at any level (up to $50,000) are welcome and will be doubled to benefit this important capital project, one of Vista Hill's 50th Anniversary Goals. Special thanks to Darlyn and Chuck Davenport for providing the matching funds.
Make a donation of any size….every gift helps! Click on donate now to make a gift to support our important programs. You may designate a particular program or service, or allow us to apply your gift wherever the need is greatest.
Vista Hill Associates, designed for Individual Gift Giving: Members of this donor group contribute by making annual unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more. Benefits include invitations to four VIP evening events.
Corporate Giving: Our special Vista Hill 2000+ club is designed for corporations. Members of this donor group can choose from a variety of participation levels and benefits to meet your company's marketing needs and corporate philosophy.
Join the Women's Council on Mental Health: Offering annual membership, the Women's Council provides educational luncheon forums on timely, important mental health issues and strives to erase the stigma of mental illness.
Join the Heritage Society: Designed to provide planned giving services and honor those who have made Vista Hill a part of their estate plan.
Give to our Endowment: Our Friends of Vista Hill 50th Anniversary Endowment Campaign seeks to raise $3 million to help secure the future of Vista Hill programs. We have a matching gifts opportunity, which is being offered by the Lipinsky Family Foundation and the Parker Foundation; and your gift will make twice the positive impact at Vista Hill.
Join a Committee or Provide Underwriting for Fund Raising Events to support Vista Hill's excellent programs. Events include the Annual Gala, Golf Classic, Fashion Show, and two Women's Council Luncheons.
Join the Circle of Friends, a special support group which raises funds for the Sam & Rose Stein Education Centers (SEC) for the developmentally disabled.
Gift Giving In Honor of, or In Memory of: These lovely cards are a wonderful way to remember birthdays, holidays, and other life events. Vista Hill will promptly notify the recipient of your good wishes by sending an attractive card. The amount of your gift will not be disclosed.
Donate your car or boat: Vista Hill and Jewish Family Services have a partnership in this endeavor. Proceeds from the sale of your car or boat will be split between Vista Hill (60%) and Jewish Family Services (40%). Call (858) 514-5151 to start the process or call Jewish Family Services at (760) 944-7855; be sure to mention Vista Hill.
Windmill Thrift Shop needs your contributions. The recently expanded Thrift Shop is operated in partnership with Senior Community Centers. By donating your used furniture, household goods, clothing, etc. you are supporting two of San Diego's most highly respected not-for-profit organizations.
Make an In-Kind Contribution: You can help our programs in so many ways by contributing items, gift certificates, or services…click here to see our current Wish List!