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 […]
Impact Report, internal and external newsletters and documentary selected SAN DIEGO – The Institute for Public Strategies is proud to announce it is the recipient of five honors in the San Diego Press Club’s 51st Anniversary Excellence in Journalism Awards for work done in Fiscal Year 2024. IPS Digital Media Specialist Samuel Borden teamed with […]
Have you heard of the Kia Challenge? This social media trend has exploded on TikTok, with less-than-positive outcomes. After a video went viral of a teen-led carjacking, there was a skyrocket in Kia and Hyundai thefts around the country. Through online platforms, teens encourage each other to engage in risky, illegal behavior. This begs the […]
The Institute for Public Strategies was awarded close to $1.5 million from two separate funders to enhance behavioral health literacy and promote help-seeking behavior among high school-aged youth in San Diego’s Border Region. The project will be conducted in collaboration with Welfie, a health equity-focused social enterprise dedicated to addressing youth mental and behavioral health. […]
