SDCCE students to benefit from a two-year grant from Lucky Duck Foundation

What: Details will be shared about the Lucky Duck Foundation’s $689,000 commitment to the San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation in support of its transformative Pathways Program, which provides a multitude of employment training and certificate programs, paid internships, case management, access to education, and more. Further details and expected results of the program will be shared and individuals who have benefited from the program and overcome homelessness as a result will also speak. 

When: Monday, March 31, 2025 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Where: San Diego College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex 4343 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego, CA 92113 

Who: Dr. Tina M. King, President of San Diego College of Continuing Education

Dr. Tami Foy, CEO/Executive Director of San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation

Drew Moser, CEO of Lucky Duck Foundation

Pathways Program Graduates

Background: San Diego College of Continuing Education is the largest and longest standing noncredit institution in the nation, to provide adult learners with free career training and classes in high paying workforce sectors; healthcare, information technology, welding, business, and more. The college’s Pathways Program is poised to have a profound impact over the next two years, having already served 99 participants and 129 affiliates, for a total of 228 students in the 2023-2024 year.

The generous $689,000 grant represents a shared commitment to empowering homeless individuals through education, supportive employment, innovative programming, and more. Leaders from both organizations as well as graduates of the program will share insights into how the Pathways Program serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking skill development, career readiness, and improved quality of life.

 

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About San Diego College of Continuing Education 

Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education is the adult education division of the San Diego Community College District. It was one of the first community college continuing education institutions in California to meet the standards for independent accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 20,000 students are served per academic year at seven campuses in San Diego. Noncredit classes and career training are available at no cost, including online options. Classes are free because San Diego College of Continuing Education is part of the California system of higher education. Funding also comes through business and industry partnerships.

About the Lucky Duck Foundation 

Since 2005, The Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF) has raised funds and awareness for numerous charitable causes throughout San Diego. In 2017, due to the growing homelessness epidemic, LDF pivoted to focus on providing aid and relief for individuals and families suffering from homelessness. Since then, LDF and its co-founders, Pat & Stephanie Kilkenny, have funded, activated, and led several high-impact programs that alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County, including bridge shelters, employment and job training, research, permanent supportive housing, outreach, and more. Originally called the AGIA Foundation (Arrowhead General Insurance Agency), the name was changed to the Lucky Duck Foundation to honor the Kilkenny family's Irish heritage and as a nod to their love of the University of Oregon. The premise is simple: if you have had some good luck and fortune in your life, share your luck with those less fortunate. And, all donations are matched by Pat & Stephanie, up to $1.5 million per year. For more information, please visit https://www.luckyduckfoundation.org/.