Report provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives, achievements, and outcomes of Life Science Cares San Diego’s initiatives throughout 2023
San Diego, March 18, 2024 – Life Science Cares San Diego, a nonprofit organization activating the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partnering with local nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty and inequity throughout its communities, today released its 2023 Impact Report outlining the organization’s extensive community engagement initiatives of the year.
Life Science Cares San Diego aims to increase local community members’ access to basic needs, education, and opportunity by harnessing resources provided by members of the local life science community. Through a combination of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and volunteer engagements, the organization awarded over $1.2M in grants to local nonprofits, aided nearly 3,000 students with educational access, provided over 180,000 meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, facilitated connections for over 3,000 under-resourced youth with professional opportunities in the life science industry and aided over 100 individuals with rental and housing support.
“We are incredibly proud to present our Impact Report for 2023, which serves as a testament to the collective efforts and unwavering dedication of our organization and community to erase poverty,” said Leane Marchese, executive director of Life Science Cares San Diego. “Through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to social responsibility, we have made significant strides in addressing our community’s most pressing needs. This report not only celebrates our achievements but also inspires us to redouble our efforts as we work towards building a stronger, more resilient San Diego for all.”
The 2023 Impact Report can be viewed here. For more information about Life Science Cares San Diego and opportunities for engagement, please visit https://lifesciencecares.org/san-diego/ and follow us on LinkedIn.
About Life Science Cares
Life Science Cares (LSC) activates the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partners with nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty and inequality in our communities. Now operating in five life science hubs (Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New York), LSC has invested $16.2 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in community organizations providing access to basic needs, access to education, or access to opportunity. Learn more at https://lifesciencecares.org/.
