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Hundreds of Girl Scouts Take on the Incredible Race at Balboa Park

Naja Thomas April 13, 2026 2 Comments

In late March, Balboa Park became a course of curiosity, teamwork, and discovery as hundreds of Girl Scouts gathered for the annual Incredible Race. From early morning, teams spread out…

Alive in Memory: Día de Muertos in Barrio Logan

Naja Thomas November 7, 2025 19 Comments

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,…

Defying Gravity with Girl Scouts San Diego

Naja Thomas October 22, 2025 25 Comments

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…

How the Uptown 11 team develops stories

Naja Thomas September 9, 2025 21 Comments

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…

Share your story with us at the San Diego Fundraising Conference 2025

Naja Thomas August 27, 2025 18 Comments

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…

From Storytelling to Street Fair: Celebrating Adams Avenue

Naja Thomas August 20, 2025 26 Comments

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…

Earning the Gold: San Diego Girl Scouts Lead with Vision and Impact

Naja Thomas August 14, 2025 20 Comments

The Gold Award isn’t handed out – it’s earned. It’s the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve, and it represents more than a single project. It’s the culmination of…

Child Care is a Public Good: Updates from the Children First Collective

Naja Thomas August 8, 2025 18 Comments

As kids across San Diego head back to school, we’re reflecting on the critical work we’ve been supporting this summer with the Children First Collective, a community-led movement focused on…

Empowering Student Voices: Behind the Mesa Impactship Video

Naja Thomas August 5, 2025 21 Comments

We recently partnered with Mesa College to document their Impactship Program – an innovative, people-first approach to paid work experience for students. At its core, the program helps break down…

Sisters Under the Stars: Our Journey to Girl Scout Camp

Naja Thomas July 29, 2025 15 Comments

This summer, we had the chance to join Girl Scouts San Diego at Camps Winacka and Whispering Oaks to document the magic of the experience – moments between friends around…

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