By IPS Editorial Board This month, we acknowledge the historically and culturally significant day of August 28, both the victories and the painful atrocities that shaped our country’s civil rights. On this specific date spanning multiple decades, events uplifted the Civil Rights movement through hope, progress, and, sadly, even despair. August 28th first secured its […]
The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) announced today that it has been awarded a $400,000, two-year grant from the DHCS, in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. IPS is one of 46 organizations statewide receiving a total of $17.9 million to provide outreach and education addressing opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use in communities […]
Nonprofit strives to reflect the demographics of the communities it serves SAN DIEGO, April 2025 – Southern California based nonprofit Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors, a group of dedicated leaders from throughout the United States. The additions come at a […]
SAN DIEGO–The Institute for Public Strategies is pleased to announce that Director of Prevention Programs David Shorey was recognized with the Public Health Champion Award by the County of San Diego for his work in the East Region. The 2025 Live Well San Diego 24th Annual Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony was held in April […]
By Venture Griswold If you’ve been paying attention to the news in the last few months, you’ve heard the term DEI thrown about, either as something dangerous or something to defend. Politically and socially, the concept of DEI is under attack from the highest executive levels, being labeled a threat to our national well-being. But […]
SAN DIEGO – Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is proud to announce the extension and expansion of its $850,000 Elevate Youth California (EYC) grant to fund substance use prevention programs for youth ages 12 to 26 in San Diego’s border region, with a focus on Hispanic and immigrant communities. EYC grants are awarded through the […]
SAN DIEGO – The Institute for Public Strategies is pleased to announce a new initiative to empower local communities in San Diego’s East County with the tools necessary to comprehend climate change, enhance community resilience, and adapt to future conditions regarding extreme heat events. A $250,000 grant was awarded to the Mountain Empire Unified School […]
IPS Media/GIS Director Meredith Gibson was asked questions at a recent media advocacy training through IPS’ own SpeakWell Training Program, and she thought she would share some of her insight to our PICture This readers. The content reflects her own thoughts and opinions. What forms of media are most effective in communicating and advocating? […]
As seen on SmartCitiesDive.com By Dan Skiles Cities must keep our public spaces alcohol-free to preserve health and safety, warns a policy consultant for a public health organization. “What America needs now is a drink,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt reportedly said in 1933 upon the repeal of Prohibition. Causing a surge of customers to bars, […]
IPS recently presented a webinar on Empowering Youth: Coalition Building, Event Planning and Advocacy. The PICture This editorial board spoke to the presenters, Jennifer Lagunas Garcia, Gabriel Hill and Venture Griswold, to share their key takeaways. What are the key factors to ensure youth voices are truly heard and valued in decision-making spaces? We really […]
Just how addictive is ultra-processed food?
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Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the c