A Celebration Rooted in Community In Barrio Logan, Día de Muertos is more than a celebration; it’s a homecoming. Each year, the neighborhood transforms into a living altar, where color, music and remembrance meet in the streets. This year’s event, organized by All For Logan with support from the Barrio Logan Association, welcomed thousands of […]
Some of the most powerful stories start with a deep breath, the kind you take before stepping off solid ground. When we learned that the them of Girl Scouts San Diego‘s annual Urban Campout event was “Defying Gravity,” we knew we had to document the girls as they took on a ropes course at Camp […]
Last week, we made a bunch of new friends while sharing Uptown 11’s story as an exhibitor at the San Diego Fundraising Conference. As one of the region’s leading gatherings for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers and community partners, the event showed us just how much energy and innovation is driving nonprofit storytelling in San Diego. From […]
The Schizophonics rocked San Diego’s faces off on Saturday as headliners of the 43rd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by San Diego Foundation.
One of the voices shaping Uptown 11’s storytelling is Megan Moore, a storyteller who brings empathy, curiosity, and lived experience into her work. Through her collaboration with the Children First Collective, Megan helps surface the realities of San Diego’s child care system – and the families navigating it. Project Highlight: Stories of Care Megan’s favorite […]
We believe the best stories don’t just appear – they’re built with care, curiosity and connection. Behind every piece we publish is a process that blends research, interviews and reflection with the creativity of our storytellers. To give you a look behind the curtain, we sat down with one of our team members, Austin Siragusa, […]
Join Us at the San Diego Fundraising Conference, Presented by PNC Bank Nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and changemakers will gather at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19, 2025, for the San Diego Fundraising Conference, presented by PNC Bank and hosted by San Diego Foundation. This two-day, in-person event is […]
At Uptown 11, Adams Avenue isn’t just where we started – it’s where we continue to grow alongside a community that inspires us every single day. That’s why the Adams Avenue Street Fair holds such a special place in our story. This year, we’re especially excited. The Street Fair is more than just San Diego’s […]
