Philanthropy

GBOD Group: from Hospitality to Humanitarianism

GBOD Group: from Hospitality to Humanitarianism

The primary foundation of the hospitality industry is built upon customer service, an element shared by each segment of the hospitality business. And those within the hospitality industry wear many hats and have many faces. They are restaurant managers, bartenders, chefs, servers and more. And they are also a community. Sometimes even a family, of sorts. Few exude this sense of community and family quite like GBOD Hospitality Group.

El Chingon's Bad Ass Earthquake Relief Effort

The earthquake that hit Mexico City has killed at least 273 people and left the area in ruins. Collapsed buildings, lost homes, trapped people…our thoughts are with the people of Mexico. And we want our wallets to be with them as well. Join El Chingon in raising money for local relief organizations in Mexico and help them get the Bad Ass people of Central Mexico back on their feet!

Every dollar donated will go to LOCAL relief organizations – At El Chingon, they believe it’s very important to give directly to the source. Your donations will go to Central Mexico organizations that are providing relief and support to the area.

In addition to online donations, El Chingon is also donating funds from the purchase of their line of custom El Chingon merchandise to the Earthquake Relief effort. Head in today and pick out some a new outfit that you can feel good about!

They are also running Earthquake Relief menu specials through 10/31! Proceeds from the purchase of the specials will be matched and donated to those affected by the Mexico earthquakes.   

By: Kylie Turner

El Chingon is a client of Gaslamp District Media.

Friends of Scott Foundation’s 11th Annual “Unforgettable Prom”

Friends of Scott Foundation’s 11th Annual “Unforgettable Prom”


The Friends of Scott Foundation is a local non-profit organization that was founded in memory of Scott Delgadillo, who lost his life to childhood cancer more than 11 years ago. The Friends of Scott Foundation's mission is to help children with cancer and their families by providing the emotional and financial support needed to cope with the disease. Their biggest event of the year is not a fundraiser but instead a carefree evening of dancing and revelry specifically for the children and young adults they serve. The Unforgettable Prom is the Friends of Scott's signature program, and for more than a decade the organization has provided local teens with cancer, many who may not have had the opportunity to attend their own school dances, with their own special prom event.

GDM We Rise Spotlight On Friends Of Scott

GDM We Rise Spotlight On Friends Of Scott


The Friends of Scott Foundation is a local non-profit organization that was founded in memory of Scott Delgadillo, who lost his life to childhood cancer more than 10 years ago. The Friends of Scott Foundation's mission is to help children with cancer and their families by providing the emotional and financial support needed to cope with the disease.

Would you Trade Ice Cream for a Dream?

Would you Trade Ice Cream for a Dream?

This Thursday, April 28, San Diego entrepreneur and Debut Director of California Programs, Lance Growth will be hosting Ice Cream for a Dream at Chavez Elementary School. Ice Cream for a Dream is a community initiative sponsored by The Dream Support Network, an organization whose mission is to support, encourage and inspire individuals to live the life of their dreams.

Crawling for a Cause Recap

Crawling for a Cause Recap

Earlier this April, GDM teamed up with TK Productions & DJhere for our first Autism Awareness Pub Crawl & after party! This entertaining and interactive Sunday event took place on 4/3 at various venues in the Gaslamp. The proceeds raised from pub crawl registration fees, donations and food/beverage specials at the venues went to San Diego nonprofit, Include Autism.

GDM We Rise - Spotlight on Include Autism

GDM We Rise - Spotlight on Include Autism

Include Autism is a local, San Diego nonprofit that is devoted to providing services that encourage community-wide autism inclusion. The organization takes a well rounded approach to giving Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] individuals the chance to thrive in society. Perhaps their most successful program has been Community Coaching. Community Coaching provides hands-on opportunities for youth with autism to flourish as active, included, and contributing members of the community.

GDM We Rise: Autism Awareness Month

GDM We Rise: Autism Awareness Month

The month of April has been designated as National Autism Awareness Month - the first National Autism Awareness Month was declared by the Autism Society in April 1970. The aim of this month is educate the public about autism, a complex mental condition and developmental disability, characterized by difficulties in the way a person communicates and interacts with other people.

We Rise by Lifting Others

We Rise by Lifting Others

This quote by Robert Ingersoll personifies the purpose of the new charitable giving branch of Gaslamp District Media: GDM - We Rise. There is sometimes a negative connotation attached to the nightlife industry. As an organization, Gaslamp District Media [GDM] works with many different venues, companies and individuals within the industry and seeks to demonstrate the positive influence the industry can have on the community.