February 11, 2008
Four Cutting Edge Projects Receive Frist National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants --Waitt Family Foundation is a major sponsor for the upcoming Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition at the San Diego Museum of History. > Read More

October 17, 2006 --Waitt Family Foundation is a major sponsor for the upcoming Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition at the San Diego Museum of History. > Read More

October 9, 2006 --A recent grant from the Waitt Family Foundation supports field school activities on the Giza Plateau. Egyptians and archaeologists from Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA) join together this fall beneath of the great pyramids to uncover the past and invest in the nation’s future. > Read More

March 23, 2006 --With support from Waitt Institute For Discovery, National Geographic and a team of world-class scientists and historians are involved in the discovery and translation of the "Gospel of Judas" – a rare opportunity to shed new light on the historical, political, linguistic and cultural context surrounding this ancient Coptic manuscript from the third or fourth century. > Read More

October 21, 2004 -- MAYOR AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROCLAIM TECH POWER DAY--Upgrading technology equipment at community technology centers, and offering low-interest loan programs to enable more people to buy computers, is a step toward bridging the digital divide in San Diego. > Read More

May 5, 2004 -- MEN TAKE STAND TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN --Briefing with Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) and OrWITH SENATORS JOSEPH BIDEN (D-DE) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). > Read More

May 5, 2004 -- SIOUXLAND MEN'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST VIOLENCE KICKS OFF. > Read More

February, 2004 -- NATIVITY PREP, A TUITON-FREE, COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO --  uses WFF grant to connect with the digital age.
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December, 2003 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION DONTATES $100,000 TO SUPPORT BECKY'S HOUSE -- a San Diego shelter for abused women sponsored by the YWCA of San Diego. > Read More

September 23, 2003 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION TO CELEBRATE 10th ANNIVERSARY -- The Orpheum Theatre Preservation Project and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services will host a public reception Thursday, September 25 marking the 10th anniversary of the Waitt Family Foundation. > Read More

September 17, 2003 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 2-1-1 CALL CENTER -- to offer easy access to serveices in Sioux City area.
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August 1, 2003 -- LESSONS IN PHILANTHROPHY-- What we have learned about building communities. After 10 years, we at the Waitt Family Foundation have learned a great deal from the nonprofit leaders and funders in San Diego. We share our experience in the hope that it may help others. > Read More

July, 2003 -- WAITT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST "YOUTH PHILANTHROPY" PROJECT COMPLETION -- with the opening of "West Point Park" basketball court in Sioux City Iowa. > Read More

January, 2003 --NEON -- Appoints Jose Luis Claudio Sr., as their new community organizer. > Read More

December 19, 2003 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION DELIVERS GLAD HOLIDAY TIDINGS -- to local San Diego community-building efforts.
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August 7, 2002 -- COUNCIL BEEFS UP AFFORDABLE HOUSING RULES -- San Diego Organizing Project pleased with council's ruling.

June, 2002 -- NEON -- Appoints Jose Luis Claudio Sr., as their new community organizer. > Read More

May 21, 2002 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION AND POWERUP -- bring technology to more than 20,000 San Diego area children and their families. > Read More

May 21, 2002 -- SAN DIEGO YOUTH CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TECHNOLOGY THIS SUMMER -- Waitt Family Foundation provides on-line links to Community Technology Centers countwide.
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October 23, 2001 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION HELPS FACILITATE PROCESS -- Sioux City Community School District to obtain three year $6.6 million Safe Schools Grant from Federal Government.
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September 22, 2001 -- HACIENDA TOWNHOMES OF SAN DIEGO -- honors its Hacienda heroes celebrates grand opening of its Powerup Tech Center. Sponsored by Waitt Family Foundation and Cox Communications. > Read More

September 12, 2001 -- WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION DONATES $100,000 -- to Red Cross in support of NYC and Washington, D.C. relief efforts.
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July 25, 2001 -- TOM HARKIN CHAIRMAN OF U.S. SENATE LABOR, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee recognizes contributions of Waitt Family Foundation for their support of techcnology integration in elementary education.

August 28, 2001 -- RTA TO LAUNCH "DIGITAL CONNECTIONS" -- community outreach program countywide. > Read More

August 22, 2001 -- INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES -- celebrates opening of new hq and launch of waitt family foundation powerup site. U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham to join local dignataries to recognize outstanding contributions of Interfaith Community Services.
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August 21, 2001 -- THE WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION AND COX COMMUNICATIONS -- dedicate Powerup Tech Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. Hundreds of area youth to benefit. > Read More

July 24, 2001 -- EUREKA COMMUNITIES NAMES SEVEN SAN DIEGO NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVES -- to mentoring fellowship designed to improve services to the community. The Waitt Family Foundation Joins with Eureka; Co-Sponsors three Fellows as part of efforts to bridge digital divide. > Read More

February 14, 2001 -- THE WAITT FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT -- to technology in early education program. A partnership between United States Department of Education, the Waitt Family Foundation, & Loess Hills Area Education Agency. > Read More

February 5, 2001 -- REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE STUDY -- reveals significant digital divide in San Diego County. Study findings lead Waitt Family Foundation and RTA to launch Community Technology Centers.

February 2, 2001 -- EUREKA! -- $1.5 Million Private Grant to Help Those Who Help Others.> Read More