As a long-standing tradition , the Center will be hosting its 134th Anniversary Celebration – Cherishing the Joys of Childhood online Saturday , May
Phyllis and
22 , at 5:30 pm . The celebration will
Dave Snyder highlight children and families served by the Center , the role the Center plays in the community and a recognition of its wonderful supporters . www . centerforchildren . org / celebration
During this signature event , the Center will present the 2021 PATH Award to Southwest Airlines . The PATH Award is given to an individual , family , foundation , company or organization that has demonstrated outstanding support of the San Diego Center for Children . Southwest will be honored this year for their significant and transformative impact on the children and families the Center has served . youth with acute and severe mental health challenges , they launched an Intensive Outpatient Program and an Intensive Family Services program . These new programs are allowing the Center to serve youth that otherwise would not be able to access this level of care .
“ Not only has Southwest Airlines been providing the Center with vouchers to significantly benefit our fundraising efforts , but our staff has also been able to benefit from their generosity as we continue to advocate on behalf of families in Sacramento and as we pursue the trainings that allow us to provide high quality care . We are excited to also partner with Southwest to support military families who live out of State and who have children in our Residential Treatment Center , to receive the support to travel to San Diego to participate in their children ’ s treatment ,” shared Dr . Barón . “ We thank Southwest Airlines for its tremendous impact not only on the Center but in our San Diego Community .”
Phyllis and Dave Snyder will serve as Honorary Chairs for this Anniversary Celebration . Event sponsors include SDG & E , Southwest Airlines , Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation , City National Bank , Dowling & Yahnke , HUB International , RPS Monument , Alliant , Moss Adams , Watkins Wellness , Nordson and the Lieberman / Wittman Family .
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