Community Partnerships with San Diego Unified Saluted

More than 1,400 of the companies, work groups and other members of the community who regularly contribute more than $5.6 million annually in funds, goods and “sweat equity” to San Diego’s school kids are being honored in a at gala Thursday, May 7 at Sea World.

No tickets were left for the 27th Annual “Partnerships in Education Community Recognition Event,” but those attending are in great company -- they’re San Diegans who have given their money, time and materials to help students in the San Diego Unified School District.

“Every one of our partners has a passion to make the difference in the lives of our young people,” said Janet Delaney, Community Relations Director for San Diego Unified. “These are individuals coming together from all levels of San Diego to help the next generation.”

Thursday’s event will celebrate milestones, including 25-year partners Valencia Park Center for Academics, Drama and Dance, and the Southeastern Division of the San Diego Police Department. 20-year partners are (school pared with partner): Cabrillo Elementary with Navy Fleet ASWTC Pacific; Franklin Elementary, Chase Kensington; Johnson Magnet School, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center; SDUSD Community Relations Volunteer Program, California Coast Credit Union, Main Office; Twain High, Mission Federal Credit Union, Old Town; Miramar Ranch Elementary, Kiwanis Club of Scripps-Mira Mesa; Montgomery Middle, University of San Diego Office of Community Service Learning; Rowan Elementary, U.S. Coast Guard San Diego.

Sponsors of the event are Merrill Lynch, Sea World, Higgs Fletcher and Mack, California Coast Credit Union, Target and Murray Lampert Construction.