Autumn weather gifted the Museum its party in the park - All Revved Up ! This inaugural signature event netted an unprecedented $ 738,000 , far exceeding expectations and becoming the most successful fundraising event in the San Diego Automotive Museum ’ s history . The soldout crowd got in on the ground level of the Museum ’ s dream to complete this world-class institution and impact under-resourced youth in the community . Co-chairs Reena Horowitz and Jeanne Jones introduced the Museum ’ s Vocational Education Program . The trade school for
underserved youth living below the poverty line will teach life skills and provide job training , helping them embark on meaningful , self-supporting automotive careers .
Looking toward 2022 , the Museum will welcome over 150,000 guests , the library will begin renovations , and designing of the Vocational Education Program will start . A world-class automotive museum dream will get closer to reality . To inquire about naming opportunities in the Capital Campaign , contact Sharon Smith .
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The San Diego Automotive Museum and the new plaza
The new museum entry
Mayor Todd Gloria and Lenny Leszczynski
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