News & Events

“Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend” was the theme of this year’s Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon supporting St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. This glittering event featured silent and live auctions, fashions from Macy’s in Fashion Valley worn by participants of...

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its founding, Nativity Prep Academy held its first Gala “Lighting The Way to A Brighter Future.” Menard Family Foundation Directors Catherine Scanlon and Barbara Menard joined numerous donors, faculty, staff, parents and students of...

Creating a “Tavern on the Green” atop the parking structure at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Scripps Spinoff celebrated the contributions of their visionary honorees and dear friends: John Trombold, MD, William Stanton, MD, Skeets Dunn, and Karen Gabsch. The...

Donors of the newly opened Cristo Rey San Diego High School were treated to a luncheon prepared by the parents of some of the students, followed by updates from several of the student scholars discussing their decision to attend Cristo Rey and their experience working...

After a hiatus of two years, the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers held an in-person conference entitled “Securing the Good in the Second City” at the Marriott River North Hotel in downtown Chicago, Il. Menard Family Foundation has sponsored this annual...

After two years of a pause due to the pandemic, the San Diego Ignatian Volunteer Corps held the in-person Evening of Gratitude Mass and Dinner at St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church. Directors Marlene Miller and her husband Bruce, and Catherine Scanlon and her...

Attended by Menard Family Foundation Directors Catherine Scanlon, Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard, this annual event held at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in East County provided an opportunity to view the beautiful grounds, sample food and beverage from 20 local...

After almost two years of silence, live theater is returning to Lamb’s Players Theater in Coronado.  To preview the opening show Million Dollar Quartet for the new season there was a donor appreciation preview on Sunday, March 20, 2022 with beverages, dessert and...

The robotics Team Ronin from Liberty Charter School participated on March 18, 2022 in the annual Robotics Competition held at the San Diego County Fair Grounds. This year’s team placed 14 among the 53 competitors, their best showing. They went on to the semi finals...

The annual Lo Máximo Awards benefiting Homeboy Industries were held in Los Angeles at the J. W. Marriott Live. Honorees included Friends of Homeboy Industries came together to imagine a world of beloved belonging. It was an inspiring evening celebrating the brave...

St. Paul Senior Services celebrated the retirement of Cheryl Wilson on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Sheridan Hotel on Harbor Island. Known to all as the “Opal from the Outback,” Cheryl was recognized for her thirty-three years of service to St. Paul’s Senior...

The team at Father Joe's Villages was thrilled to announce the completion of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa and the Father Joe Carroll Memorial Promenade. This affordable housing community will prevent or end the homelessness of more than 500 neighbors and offer...

At the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on the evening of March 3, 2022, a Donor Event was held in the new Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. This marked the end of over a two-year construction project to completely redesign the area once known as The...

The annual Tea by the Sea to benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center was held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the beautiful Marine Room overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Menard Family Foundation was a sponsor of the even and Barbara Menard was an Honorary Chair. It was...

On the evening of Saturday, October 16, 2021 a group of friends and donors to Fr. Joe’s Villages including Barbara Menard gathered at The U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and an update on the programs and happenings at Fr. Joe’s...

The 14th Annual La Mancha Awards for the Casa Cornelia Law Center was held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 as a Video Program. The event included words of welcome by Casa Cornelia Executive Director Carmen M. Chavez, Esq., a video with updates on the programs from the...

The 2019 & 2020 Directors’ Club Members of the Kraemer Endowment Foundation gathered on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, CA for their first in-person event since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. A lively and joyous spirit...

Rise Up Industries celebrated their 2021 Gala BIG NIGHT OUT both as an in-person and virtual event held at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Director Barbara Menard attended via the live-stream. The evening included a...

Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego, was founded in response to the child welfare needs in the community following the outbreak of the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic. The 100th anniversary celebration of the agency’s founding was postponed due to the current pandemic...

The San Diego National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) hosted a live and virtual event on Saturday, September 11, 2021, A Path Forward: A Commemorative Concert with Branford Marsalis and the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra. To quote Steven P. Dinkin, President...

Lamb’s Players Theater held a second in-person Cabaret on Monday evening August 23, 2021 at the outdoor venue Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista. The program opened with the cast of the show “Million Dollar Quartet” followed by songs from the 50’s and 60’s that...

Due to the ongoing pandemic and the risks associated with the Delta variant of the coronavirus, St. Paul’s Senior Services made the difficult decision to offer Summerfest 2021 without an in-person event. Quoting their announcement: “St. Paul’s Senior Services...

Nativity Prep Academy welcomed the student sponsors to their new campus on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Sponsors attended Mass celebrated by Fr. John Amsberry, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. President Dr. Gil Brady greeted the guests and Principal Elijah Bonde gave...

Menard Family Foundation Trustees Catherine Scanlon and Barbara Menard were treated to a special tour of San Diego Zoo Global meeting some of the ambassador animals housed at Wegeforth Bowl. Hosted by Pam Fein of the Development Department, Catherine and Barbara...

The 33 rd Annual Peacemaker Awards of the National Conflict Resolution Center were held virtually on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The event began with jazz music with Charles McPherson. A Path Forward continues NCRC’s work of nearly 40 years: eradicating hate, intolerance...

A Virtual Dessert and Dialogue with patrons and friends of Lamb’s Players Theater was held on Sunday evening May 2, 2021. Deborah Smyth welcomed invitees and shared current updates on the staff. She has been handling inquiries and sending out reminders. They have been...

The annual Lo Maximo Awards Ceremony of Homeboys and Homegirls was held virtually on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Donors including Menard Family Foundation were treated to a wooden box of Homeboy/Homegirl gourmet favorites. The Awards Ceremony was hosted by Jane Fonda and...

Catholic Theological Union’s annual Trustee Dinner was a virtual celebration on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Hosted by CTU friend and award winning journalist Carol Marin, the evening included congratulations by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Governor J. B. Pritzker, and...

Members of the President’s Ambassadors, President’s Patrons, and President’s Partners were invited for a virtual update and presentation on Thursday, April 22, 2021. After an opening welcome by CEO Paul Baribault, there were updates by Zoo Director Dwight Scott on the...

On a beautiful Spring morning, the 20 th Annual Morning Glory Brunch was held on the campus of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. A small group of 100 invitees maintained social distance as they wandered the beautiful gardens and grounds at the Center. A delicious box...

President’s Ambassadors from the University of San Francisco were invited to join a virtual Mass and Brunch on Sunday, April 11. The Eucharist was celebrated at St. Ignatius Parish, which is on the campus of USF, at 10 a.m. This was followed by a Virtual Cooking...

With a theme “Spring Forward,” a Virtual Gala was held for Whispering Winds Conference Center on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The event was enthusiastically cohosted by Katie and Abby. Bishop John Dolan shared an opening prayer. The current director of the Conference...

The Alumnae/I of the Sacred Heart in San Diego were invite to a virtual Lenten Reflection on Saturday, February 27, 2021. The morning began with the annual Alumnae of the Sacred Heart Business Meeting and introduction of the new Board members. Sr. Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ...

Special members of the zoo family were invited to join San Diego Zoo Global President and CEO Paul Baribault for an exclusive virtual conversation on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The new Director of Development, David Gillig, was introduced. Dwight Scott, Executive...

Over one hundred people gathered for a virtual celebration of Tea by the Sea on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Event co-chairs Maureen King and Angel Kleinbub welcomed participants. Prior to the event, a beautiful Gift Tea Set Basket was delivered to attendees that...

A few members of the Scripps Mercy Advisory Council including Menard Family Foundation Director Barbara Menard were invited to a virtual tour of the Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest. The tour included a walk-through of the building with a view of the...

KPBS – Virtual Farewell for General Manager Tom Karlo – Tuesday, December 8, 2020r A fun-filled virtual event was shared with patrons and friends of KPBS to honor General Manager Tom Karlo after his years working for KPBS. A number of staff and friends shared history...

The Evening of Gratitude for San Diego Ignatian Volunteer Corps including the Della Strada Award and the Sheila O’Malley Vision and Dedication Award was a virtual celebration that opened with the Celebration of the Eucharist by Rev. Gil Gentile, SJ. Fr. Gil has...

President and CEO Deacon Jim Vargus was joined by Chief Program Officer Ruth Bruland and Village Health Center Clinic Director Dr. Megan Partch to provide an update on the current programs run by Fr. Joe’s Villages, the care provided for those in the shelters, and the...

Director Barbara Menard joined the San Diego Zoo Global for a virtual program celebrating the ongoing support of the members of the President’s Clubs. Each member received a special edition lapel pin to acknowledge their support. Updates were provided to the members...

Donors and friends of the San Diego Symphony were invited to a virtual program by the San Diego Symphony. The presentation included music performed by the principle violinist and information shared by Executive Director Martha Gilmer. Music Director Rafael Payere...

On the weekend of October 23-25, 2020 Lamb’s Players Theater hosted an open house for donors and friends to introduce the Lamb’s Players Theater Cookbook. The gathering was by reservation only with 15 minute time slots and socially distant interaction with Lamb’s...

How is it possible that it was fifty years ago when Director Barbara Menard joined the incoming class at the University of San Francisco in September 1966? The amazing class of 1970 celebrated the fifty years since graduation with a virtual event on Saturday and...

Casa Cornelia Law Center is a provider of pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations in Southern California. Since 1993 thousands of children, women, and men have turned to Casa Cornelia for critical legal assistance and humanitarian...

With the commitment to assist Neighbors in Need, Fr. Joe Carroll began outreach to the homeless in San Diego. This virtual event gathered friends and donors of Fr. Joe’s Villages to celebrate the past 70 years and to look ahead to the next years. A timeline of events...

Despite a few computer glitches, the Scripps Mercy Team hosted a “Topping Off” celebration on Thursday, July 16, 2020. In preparation for this occasion, a gift package was delivered to the home of the invitees that included a bottle of sparkling wine, wine glasses,...

With the theme “Celebrating Our History” the 48th Annual Scripps Mercy Ball was held on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  Menard Family Foundation, a Patron Sponsor for the evening, contributed to this beautiful event.  Beginning with a Reception with beverages and hors...

The annual Father Joe’s Villages Ladies Guild Luncheon was an affair fit for royalty as attendees dressed in their hats and gloves for the Queen’s Luncheon held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Menard Family Foundation Director Barbara Menard...

Director Barbara J. Menard was a co-chair for the Annual Tea by the Sea to benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center along with Maureen King.  This luncheon with silent auction is held at the beautiful Marine Room overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  The Menard Family...

Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego held its 2nd annual Magi Circle Reception on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020 on the campus of Francis Parker School. The gathering included donors and supporters of the school. This year the honorees receiving the Magi Awards...

The Christian Community Theater in partnership with Arts in Motion presented Traditions of Christmas Remixed 2019.  This production was originally written and adapted by Paul Russell with musical arrangements and orchestrations by a group of talented musicians. He...

The Annual Holiday Blessing and Interfaith Service was held in Our Lady’s Chapel on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital on Thursday, December 12, 2019 with the theme “God’s Mercy.”  Hosted by Scripps Health Regional Chief Executive-South Tom Gammiere, this annual...

On Thursday evening November 7, 2019 Menard Family Foundation Director Barbara J. Menard and her husband Jim Ogilvie joined supporters and friends of Father Joe’s Villages at the La Jolla Farms home of Claire Reiss. Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe’s...

For the 12th year, Casa Cornelia Law Center hosted the Annual La Mancha Awards Celebration at the University of San Diego. Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors Catherine Scanlon and her husband Mark, Marlene Miller and her husband Bruce, and Barbara Menard and...

Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined other members of the Directors Club of the Kraemer Endowment Foundation on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. This endowment supports the work of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center begin in 1966 by Sr....

The annual Jazz Supper benefiting the Religious of the Sacred Heart Oakwood Retirement Community and a scholarship for a Sacred Heart school student to attend the University of San Diego was held on the evening of September 8, 2019. Marlene and Bruce Miller and...

On September 7, 2019 friends and supporters of Rise Up Industries gathered for an evening with Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, founder of Homeboy Industries and author of Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to the Choir. Menard Family Foundation Trustee/Director Barbara J. Menard...

Birthline of San Diego celebrated their 40th anniversary with an open House on Friday, September 6th. Menard Family Foundation Board Members Barbara Menard and Marlene Miller attended and were given a tour by one of the many volunteers at the center. Birthline...

Menard Family Foundation Board Members enjoyed an evening under the stars at Humphrey’s By The Bay in support of St. Paul’s Senior Services. Barbara J. Menard and her husband Jim Ogilvie, Marlene and Bruce Miller, and Catherine and Mark Scanlon gathered for St. Paul’s...

On a lovely Saturday morning friends and supporters of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center gathered at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the 42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon. This sold out event featured a silent auction and shopping followed by a performance...

The annual San Diego Zoo Global Friends of the Animal luncheon was held on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The 2019 Lifetime Achievement Medalist was Jamie Rappaport Clark, President and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife, and the...

All members of the Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors living in San Diego gathered on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the much anticipated and most enjoyable 8th Annual M.O.S.T. Mariachi Festival at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. The Menard Family Foundation is a...

Barbara Menard and husband Jim Ogilvie represented the Menard Family Foundation, long-time donors to Lamb’s Players Theater at Face The Music, a presentation of the upcoming musicals by Lamb’s Players: MIXTAPE and Million Dollar Quartet. Following a reception and...

Barbara Menard and her husband Jim Ogilvie represented the Menard Family Foundation at the 120th Commencement Ceremony at the Cox Arena on the campus of San Diego State University as one of the special guests of President Adela de la Torre to recognize Fr. Joe...

The Menard Family Foundation has been an annual contributor and sponsor of the National Association of Perinatal Social Worker’s Conference. This year’s 43rd Conference was held at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel in Savannah, GA. Perinatal social workers from across the...

Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard joined friends Rita McClurg and her sister Mary Chaparro at the 18th Annual Morning Glory Brunch at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. This event features: musical entertainment; bites and beverage tastings; boutique shopping; and artist...

Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined members of the President’s Ambassadors at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday, April 25, 2019. After Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres there was a special presentation about the new Komodo dragon enclosure. The current enclosure has served...

Trustee and Director Barbara Menard and her husband Jim Ogilvie attended the 31st Annual National Conflict Resolution Center Peacemaker Awards on Saturday, April 6, 2019 representing the Menard Family Foundation in recognition of those receiving awards. Mr. Steven P....

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps of San Diego held their Evening of Gratitude and Madonna Della Strada Award on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The evening began with Eucharist in St. Catherine Labouré Church followed by a sold-out reception, dinner and award ceremony in the St....

The 36th Annual Heritage Circle and Mercy McAuley Heritage Circle Luncheon was held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Director Barbara Menard attended and joined other donors at the Scripps Mercy Table. Following a reception and lunch, Thomas...

The 47th Annual Mercy Ball was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the elegant Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego. This year’s theme “Journey of Hope” was expressed in the beautiful artwork “Jacaranda” by Erin Hanson commissioned for the event and celebrating...

Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors members Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard were joined by their husbands at the 37th Annual Whispering Winds Gala with the theme “I’m a Believer.” Hundreds of guests, conference center staff, clergy and two bishops gathered...

Members of the President’s Ambassadors, President’s Patrons and President’s Partners of San Diego Zoo Global including Barbara Menard and her husband Jim Ogilvie gathered on a chilly evening in the Zoo party area for a Dinner Buffet and Dessert. There were Zoo...

In August 2016, Scripps Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center formed a partnership to create Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, a comprehensive and clinically integrated cancer center care program that will provide adult cancer patients greater...

Providing Catholic education to young men in San Diego for almost one hundred years Saint Augustine High School has undergone a significant re-building and renovation of the campus in the past few years. The final piece was the transformation of the Dougherty...

The annual San Diego Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart Jazz Supper was held on September 9, 2018 at the lovely Coronado Shores, Roeder Pavilion with Menard Family Foundation directors Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard in attendance. The evening benefits the...

President’s Ambassadors gathered at San Diego Zoo Global on the evening of September 6, 2018 for the annual “State of the Zoo” reception with San Diego Zoo Global President and CEO Douglas G. Myers. After hors d’oeuvres and beverages and time for animal ambassador...

The San Diego Zoo Global annual Friends of Animals luncheon was held on August 16, 2018 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Barbara Menard represented the Menard Family Foundation where Circle members and Heritage Guild members gathered for a delicious...

On June 16, 2018 the 35th annual Rendezvous In The Zoo “Wild at Heart” brought together San Diego Zoo Global supporters and friends including Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie representing the Menard Family Foundation for a spectacular evening featuring delicious...

Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined Lucy and Steve Howell in their lovely Coronado home on Thursday, June 7, 2018 to host a gathering of friends and supporters of the Society of Jesus. The evening was an opportunity to meet the Jesuit West Provincial, Rev. Scott...

The Menard Family Foundation were Supporting Sponsors for the 7th Annual Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) Mariachi Festival on Saturday June 2, 2018 benefiting the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Director Marlene Miller and her husband...

The Board of Trustees of San Diego Zoo Global invited the Founder’s Circle members to a special evening including the dedication of Walkabout Australia at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The event included cocktails and hors d'oeuvres along with a self-guided walk...

Members of the Menard Family Foundation gathered as sponsors of the 34th Annual Children’s Charity Gala. The theme of “Up, Up & Away” was carried out throughout the décor of the beautiful U. S. Grant Hotel. The evening began with Cocktails & Silent Auction...

As Scripps Health Foundation and Mercy Hospital Foundation begin to plan for the construction of the new tower at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest donors and friends of Mercy including Barbara Menard attended this morning of sharing about the Past, Present, and...

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps San Diego hosted the 10th Evening of Gratitude with the awarding of the Madonna Della Strada Award and the Sheila O’Malley Vision and Dedication Award at St. Catherine Labouré parish. MFF Director Barbara Menard has been involved with the...

On the evening of March 22, 2018, the President’s Ambassadors were invited to gather for light hors d’oeuvres and a special presentation at the San Diego Zoo. Barbara Menard and her fiancé Jim Ogilvie attended the event. Following the cocktails and hors d’oeuvres...

The 46th Annual Mercy Ball was an elegant evening of celebration, fine cuisine, entertainment and a high-energy live auction celebrating the three decades of lifesaving trauma care at Scripps Mercy Hospital. The Ball was held at The Pendry Hotel in the Gaslamp...

Nativity Prep Academy, San Diego, hosted the annual gathering of Sponsors for the students at the school on March 1, 2018. The delicious luncheon was lovingly prepared by the parents and Menard Family Foundation directors Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard were able to...

Father Joe’s Villages Ladies Guild presented their 35th annual fundraiser luncheon and silent auction at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center on Monday, February 19, 2018. Menard Family Foundation trustees Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard attended....

In recognition of their leadership members of the President’s Ambassadors, President’s Patrons, and President’s Partners gathered at the invitation of San Diego Zoo Global for a causal dinner buffet, meeting animal ambassadors and an informative presentation by San...

What is the history of a one-hundred-year-old building? Lamb’s Players Theater Artistic Director Robert Smyth invited dignitaries from the city of Coronado, Coronado residents, and Lamb’s Players friends and patrons to learn about the history and to celebrate the...

Barbara J. Menard joined other members of the Scripps Mercy Foundation Board, the Sisters of Mercy and the doctors, nurses, and other staff who attended the Annual Interfaith Service and Holiday Blessing held in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel on the campus of Scripps Mercy...

Director Barbara J. Menard and fiance Jim Ogilvie attended the Christian Youth Theater Update at the beautiful home of Sandy and Mike Murphy. As CYT moves into its 30th year there are plans for the construction of a multipurpose building and the expansion of CYT to...

Director Barbara J. Menard rose early to meet and greet the animals at the annual Friends of Animals Breakfast at the San Diego Zoo. There were a number of the furry friends on hand to greet the members of the Zoo’s Circle of Friends and Heritage Guild members. After...

Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors Catherine Scanlon and Barbara Menard attended the Quest for Justice, the 10th Annual La Mancha Awards for Casa Cornelia Law Center. The event was held on the campus of the University of San Diego in the courtyard of the...

Barbara J. Menard and fiancé Jim Ogilvie joined members of the Kraemer Endowment Foundation for cocktails and dinner and the beautiful La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, CA.  The Kraemer Endowment was begun by the Kraemer family to support the work of St. Madeleine Sophie...

Menard Family Foundation Directors Don Harrington and Barbara Menard and their partners enjoyed an evening of delicious food and beverage and live entertainment at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017.  This annual event raises funds for the...

Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended the President’s Ambassadors “State of the Zoo” Reception in the Treetops Café at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday evening, August 24th. There were hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and an opportunity to interact with animal...

The Menard Family Foundation was a sponsor of the 40th Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon to fund St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. Directors Marlene Miller, Barbara J. Menard, and Catherine Chafey Scanlon were in attendance. This annual event is produced by the...

San Diego Zoo Global hosted the annual Friends of the Animals luncheon for Circle of Friends and Heritage Guild members honoring the 2017 Conservation Medal recipient Dr. Ian Craig, Founder, Lewa Conservancy and Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya. Barbara J. Menard...

The Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) is celebrated every year on July 31st, the date of his death in 1556. This year marked a very special occasion in the western United States with the formation of a new Jesuit Province, Jesuits...

After months of rain delays and unexpected challenges, San Diego Zoo Global Board of Trustees and Foundation Board invited Founder’s Circle Members including Director Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie to a special dinner and Dedication of Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks. The...

The entire Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors and spouses/partners gathered in San Diego to attend the 6th Annual M.O.S.T. Mariachi Festival benefiting the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team at Scripps Mercy Hospital.  The event was held at Humphrey’s Concerts by...

Director Barbara J. Menard and her fiancé attended the 5th Annual Toast to the Future hosted at the beautiful La Jolla home of Jocelyn and Peter Schultz. The evening provided an opportunity to enjoy tastings and to learn about wines and craft beers from local...

The Menard Family Foundation was a Pioneer Table sponsor at the 33rd Annual Children’s Charity Gala “Pioneering the Future” benefiting the programs and services Fr. Joe’s Villages provides to more than 400 children and their parents.  Fr. Joe’s Villages provides a...

Director Barbara Menard attended the 41st Annual National Association of Perinatal Social Workers Conference in Portland, OR. General Session covered topics from: Living with HIV for 25 years; The Role of Fathers and their experience in the NICU; Inter Hospital System...

The annual Evening of Gratitude and Della Strada Award for the San Diego Ignatian Volunteer Corps was held on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The event began with a lovely celebration of the Eucharist in the Founders Chapel on the campus of the University of San Diego. Rev....

Barbara J. Menard, Jim Ogilvie and other members of the Zoo President’s Associates gathered on Thursday, March 23rd for cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and a special presentation at the San Diego Zoo. President/CEO, San Diego Zoo Global, Doug Myers welcomed the...

On a bright, warm, sunny afternoon, Mercy Hospital Board members, friends and Sisters of Mercy gathered for the dedication of a new rose in the rose garden in front of Scripps Mercy Hospital in honor and memory of Sister LaSalette Trevillyan, RSM. Sr. LaSalette was a...

Benefiting the Campaign for Cancer Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital, the 45th Annual Mercy Ball was held at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina with over six hundred people in attendance. The Menard Family Foundation was a Supporting Sponsor and MFF Board of...

At the invitation of Lamb’s Players Theater, MFF Director Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended the Dessert and Dialogue concerning the next production at the theater Shadowlands, the life and relationship between Clive Staples Lewis and Helen Joy Davidman. The...

The Ladies Guild of Fr. Joe’s Villages held their annual luncheon to raise funds in support of the Children’s Programs at Fr. Joe’s Village. Menard Family Foundation Director Barbara Menard attended the event while MFF Director Marlene Miller, a member of the Ladies’...

San Diego Zoo Global President’s Ambassadors, President’s Patrons and President’s Partners gathered at the Zoofari Party Area on Sunday, February 12, 2017 for a dinner buffet and update on some of San Diego Zoo Global’s conservation efforts.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim...

The 35th Annual Whispering Winds Dinner Dance Gala was held at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina on Saturday, February 11, 2017.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined close to five hundred guests for an elegant evening that included a silent auction and...

Lamb’s Players Theater and the US Grant Hotel presented the annual An American Christmas:  A 1916 Feast & Celebration.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.  The evening is a Feast and Celebration with the “Marshall Family.” ...

The Annual Holiday Blessing and Interfaith Service was held at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.  Tom Gammiere, Chief Executive of Scripps Mercy Hospital shared the welcome and opening remarks.  Reflections...

On Saturday, December 3, 2016 the San Diego Zoo Circle and Heritage Guild members gathered for Holiday with the Animals.  A number of zoo animal ambassadors greeted the guests who assembled on this chilly December morning including Director Barbara J. Menard.  The...

The Annual Matthew 25:  A Celebration of Faith in Action was held on Thursday, November 16, 2016 at the University of San Diego.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended as guests of the Scripps Mercy Hospital table.  The event begins with Eucharist in Founder’s...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Diego Chapter, held the 44th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Copley Symphony Hall at the Jacobs Music Center.  The afternoon included a special performance by the San...

Directors Barbara Menard and Don Harrington and their partners enjoyed the Annual Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration on Saturday evening September 24, 2016.  The evening benefits San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy.

The Sacred Heart Alumnae/Alumni Association hosted the annual Jazz Supper at the Windemere Clubhouse in La Jolla on Sunday, September 11, 2016.  The evening funds a Sacred Heart Scholarship at the University of San Diego and benefits the needs of the Religious of the...

The 39th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon was held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 with Menard Family Foundation Directors Marlene Miller, Catherine Scanlon and Barbara J. Menard in attendance.  The theme “Empowerment is Golden” is based on the art piece...

Hosted by The Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors of San Diego Zoo Global the Conservation Medal Luncheon and Awards was held on Monday, August 8, 2016 for Circle of Friends and Heritage Guild members with Director Barbara J. Menard in attendance.  The...

“It began with a ROAR” was the theme for the 33rd Annual Rendezvous In The Zoo (R.I.T.Z) Gala held at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday, June 28, 2016.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie were the guests of President/CEO Douglas G. Myers and his wife Barbara.  The evening...

The student sponsored by the Menard Family Foundation, Ignacio, was among the twenty eighth grade young men and women who graduated from Nativity Prep Academy San Diego on Friday, June 17, 2016.  The ceremony began with a music processional as the students, faculty,...

Gathering on the grounds of St. Madeleine Sophie Center in El Cajon, California, donors, clients, family and friends celebrated the Center’s Fiftieth Birthday, a historic achievement and continued commitment of service to individual with developmental disabilities. ...

Menard Family Foundation Directors Catherine Scanlon, Don Harrington, Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard, and their spouses/partners gathered for the 5th Annual Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) Mariachi Festival.  Menard Family Foundation was a Supporting...

The Board of Trustees of San Diego Zoo Global invited all of the city of San Diego to celebrate the Zoo’s Centennial.  For special donors and friends, the celebration began at The Prado Ballroom in Balboa Park with a VIP reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. ...

The San Diego Marriott La Jolla was the setting for the annual special luncheon to thank and recognize the generous estate and planned gifts of benefactors to the Scripps Heritage Circle and the Mercy McAuley Heritage Circle.  The afternoon began with a welcome from...

Director Barbara J. Menard attended the 40th Annual National Association of Perinatal Social Workers Conference in Providence, Rhode Island from May 7-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel.  Although the weather was cold and rainy, it did not dampen the warmth of sharing...

The annual luncheon for the sponsors of the students at Nativity Prep Academy was held in the auditorium at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the location of Nativity Prep Academy.  The tables were filled with students, mentors and sponsors.  The Menard Family Foundation...

The Annual IVC Madonna Della Strada Award was celebrated on a lovely evening on the University of San Diego campus attended by MFF Directors Catherine Scanlon and her husband Mark, Marlene Miller and her husband Bruce, and Barbara Menard and her partner Jim Ogilvie. ...

Director Barbara J. Menard and partner Jim Ogilvie attended the Dine with a Doc event held at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California on Tuesday evening March 29, 2016.  Barbara and Jim were placed at a table with Obstetrics-Gynecology Dr. Mary Wilde.  The...

Jesuits of the California and Oregon Provinces – Saturday, March 19, 2016 Celebration of the Rite of Blessing of the Chapel of Saint Ignatius Novitiate of the Three Companions – Culver City, CA Director Barbara J. Menard represented the Menard Family Foundation at the...

As long-time supporters of Lamb’s Players Theater, the Menard Family Foundation was invited to attend “Season 2016:  A Delicious Variety of Flavors” on Sunday, January 17, 2016.  Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined other Lamb’s sponsors to hear Producing Artistic...

Bishop Robert W. McElroy on behalf of Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego hosted the Founder’s Dinner for CARITAS in the French Parlor at the University of San Diego on Thursday evening, December 17, 2015.  Barbara J. Menard, on behalf of The Menard Family...

Dan and Mary Mulvihill and Ashok and Lata Israni hosted the annual Mercy 1000 Holiday Reception at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  It is always the perfect “kick-off” for the holiday season.  The evening included lovely harp music, a...

It was a magical evening for over six hundred guests who gathered at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier for the 44th Annual Mercy Ball.  Celebrating Scripps Mercy Hospital’s 125th Anniversary and benefiting the Maternal and Child Health Services at the hospital, the...

Barbara J. Menard and Jim Ogilvie joined the table from Scripps Mercy Hospital at Catholic Charities’  Annual Matthew 25 Mass and Dinner.  “A Celebration of Faith in Action,” this evening recognizes individuals from parishes across the Diocese of San Diego for their...

Directors Barbara J. Menard and Marlene Miller represented the Menard Family Foundation at the annual University of San Diego Founder’s Gala.  The Founder’s Gala, named in honor of founders Bishop Charles Francis Buddy and Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill, is the...

Route 66 is the theme for the 50th Anniversary of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center that opened in 1966.  The Anniversary Kick-Off Reception was help at the University of San Diego, Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice on Saturday, November 7, 2015.  Sr. Mary Mardel, RSCJ,...

Casa Cornelia Law Center celebrated its twenty-second year with Quest for Justice:  8th Annual La Mancha Awards at the University of San Diego Institute for Peace and Justice.  The La Mancha Awards are given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the mission...

Director Barbara Menard attended the Frontiers in Medicine presentation “Front-Line Care: Advancements in Emergency and Trauma Services” at the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. The panel was moderated by James LaBelle, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Scripps Health. The...

The Board of Trustees of San Diego Zoo Global and its Foundation Board hosted major donors at the annual Founder’s Dinner.  The evening began with the opening and dedication of the Amur and snow leopard habitat.  This new enclosure enables visitors to experience an...

Members of the Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors and their partners/spouses gathered for the Annual Children’s Gala, an Evening benefiting Father Joe’s Villages.  Held beneath the stars at the beautiful Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, the evening included: a VIP...

Fr. John Lo Schiavo, S.J., former president of the University of San Francisco, who presided over a financial, academic, and co-curricular resurgence of the university, died peacefully on May 15, 2015.  Born in San Francisco to Italian immigrants, he joined the...

Benefiting the eleven year journey from middle school through high school and into college for the students and graduates of Nativity Prep Academy, the annual Toast to the Future took place on May 16, 2015.  The afternoon included an assortment of fine wines and...

The Menard Family Foundation is one of the sponsors of this annual gathering of perinatal social workers.  The 39th Annual Conference was held in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Social Workers from hospitals and social service agencies all across...

Blessed Sacrament School in Hollywood, California awarded the Menard Family Foundation with one of their Star Awards at the Annual Star Awards Gala on April 28, 2015. The evening began with Eucharist at Blessed Sacrament Church with Archbishop José H. Gomez presiding....

San Diego’s Nativity Prep Academy held its second annual Sponsorship Luncheon on Thursday, April 23rd.  Director Barbara J. Menard attended and shared lunch with the Menard Family Foundation student Ignacio.  The delicious meal was prepared by the Parent Committee and...

Have you ever wondered what Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis would discuss if they met?  The play Freud’s Last Session performed at Lamb’s Players Theater provides an opportunity to experience this event.  Director Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended the play on...

Held at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live, the 2015 LoMáximo Awards benefit Homeboys Industries begun by Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J.  Director Barbara Menard and Mr. Jim Ogilvie attended this event.  Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to former...

Directors Catherine Scanlon and Barbara Menard attended the 17th Annual Morning Glory Brunch at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center.  The morning included unveiling SMSC’s new Lifetime Giving Donor Wall in the Center’s main lobby that includes an plaque for the Menard...

Held at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla in Torrey Pines, KPBS Celebrates was entitled “Go Back In Time for an Adventure Around the World.” The evening included: a hosted reception and silent auction; dinner; a live auction; entertainment; the Hall of Fame Tribute; and...

Honoring Father Richard Brown S.J., Our Lady’s School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church had a gala to benefit the Father Brown Scholarship Program.  Fr. Brown has been a tireless advocate to preserve Catholic education in Barrio Logan and in Sherman Heights.  In the...

To celebrate the opening of Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and honor San Diego philanthropist Conrad T. Prebys, this gala was a night to remember.  Director Barbara Menard and Mr. Jim Ogilvie attended this gala opening.  The evening included a preview of the new...

The newly opened O’Toole Breast Care Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital was dedicated in the 550 Washington Building on Monday, January 26, 2015.  The O’Toole Family Foundation and the Menard Family Foundation are the major donors for the creation of this comprehensive...

Director Barbara J. Menard attended the Annual Holiday Blessing & Interfaith Service held in the Our Lady’s Chapel on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.  This annual event included reflections by:  Rabbi Aliza Berk, President of the San Diego Board...

Director Barbara Menard gathered with zoo donors and patrons at the Zoofari Party Area on Saturday morning, December 6, 2014 to enjoy interacting with the animals and updates on the renovations at the San Diego Zoo.  They discussed the expansion of San Diego Zoo Kids...

Barbara J. Menard attended the Annual Catholic Charities’ Matthew 25 Mass and Recognition Dinner as a Guest of Scripps Mercy Hospital.  The evening is a celebration to recognize parishioners, individuals or couples, nominated by their pastors, who through their...

The 4th Annual Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) Mariachi Festival was held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Jacobs Center.  Directors Don Harrington, Barbara Menard, Marlene Miller and Catherine Scanlon were in attendance representing the Menard Family...

Members of the National Board for the Ignatian Volunteer Corps met in San Diego on the weekend of October 3-4, 2014.  Barbara J. Menard assisted in planning the evening reception for members of the local Regional Council and the National Board at the San Diego Zoo. ...

The San Diego Sacred Heart Alumnae/Alumni Association held its annual Jazz Supper on Sunday evening, September 14, 2014 in the beautiful setting of the Athenaeum in La Jolla. The evening included a wine reception and dinner catered by the Francois and Diana Goedhuys...

The Menard Family Foundation was honored at the 37th Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon “Fashion On Pointe” held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego on August 16, 2014. Over 600 people where in attendance at the luncheon and fashion show. The...

Directors Marlene Miller, Catherine Scanlon and Barbara Menard accepted the award at the reception on Friday evening August 15th.

Menard Family Foundation Board Members, Barbara Menard, Marlene Miller and Catherine Scanlon were treated to a tour of Rady Children’s Hospital on Friday, August 8, 2014.  The tour included an update on the new projects at Rady Children’s Hospital and an opportunity...

For 48 years, the Zoological Society of San Diego has recognized an outstanding leader in the field of conservation and animal welfare.  Past recipients include Jane Goodall, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Sir David Attenborough, Dr. Kurt Benirschke, Kenneth Goddard, Joan...

Christian Community Theater's 7th Annual production was held at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.  This year’s theme was “San Diego Follies Goes Hollywood,” a musical/dance review of some of  the Hollywood Blockbusters through the years! This spectacular...

The second annual luncheon to benefit the Christian Community Theater Production of San Diego Follies was held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Elks Lodge in El Cajon, CA.  The beautifully decorated tables each represented a Hollywood movie musical.  The afternoon...

Lamb's Players Theater Presented 100 Hours of Stories from 6pm Thursday May 8 non-stop thru 10pm Monday May 12 at Lamb's Players Theater, Coronado. They broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for Longest Consecutive Theatrical Performance. There were 100 Actors reading and...

Director Barbara Menard joined this largest gathering of perinatal social workers from across the United States and Canada for the 38th Annual NAPSW Conference.  Held at the beautiful Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas this years’ event offered the opportunity to...

Director Barbara Menard and Director Marlene Miller attended the annual fundraising event for the San Diego Ignatian Volunteer Corps.  As a member of the Regional Council, Barbara introduced the Award given to Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.

The Whispering Winds 32nd annual Dinner Dance Gala was held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the beautiful San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina. The evening will featured special guests including Rev. Gilbert Gentile, SJ, a silent auction with sports memorabilia,...

Director Barbara Menard and guest Jim Ogilvie attended the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball on March 8, 2014, the event of the season to support and celebrate Scripps Mercy Hospital.  Held at the Grand Del Mar Hotel, the event featured delicious cuisine, exciting silent and...

Director Marlene Miller hosted a table at the St. Vincent De Paul Women’s Guild luncheon.  Director Barbara Menard joined the group for a 50’s themed event.  Interim President and CEO, Diane Stumph shared reflections on her new role and the nationwide search for a new...

Director Barbara Menard and Jim Ogilvie attended the President’s Ambassadors, President’s Patrons, and President’s Partners special gathering at the Zoofari Party Area at the San Diego Zool.  The evening included a dinner buffet, dessert and beverages.  Ms. Debra...

The Menard Family Foundation is again assisting in the sponsorship for the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball to be held on March 8, 2014 at the Grand Del Mar Hotel in Del Mar.  The Patron Party was hosted by Mercy Ball Chair Lois and Dr. Bill Stanton and was held at the...

The Menard Family Foundation is pleased to offer a scholarship to one of the students at Nativity Prep Academy in San Jose, CA known as Sacred Heart Nativity School for boys and Our Lady of Grace Nativity School for girls.  Director Barbara Menard was able to visit...

Director Barbara Menard has been selected to chair the Communication Committee for the California Province of the Society of Jesus Capital Campaign.  Entitled “Generations”, the Campaign is seeking to raise funds for the renovation of Sacred Heart Jesuit Center and...

The Menard Family Foundation has been assisting Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose, CA with the renovation and expansion of their Preschool.  Director Barbara Menard was able to tour the facilities with Preschool Director Jessica Roberts, Elementary School Principal...

KPBS, San Diego’s public radio and television station, held the second Downton Abbey themed Gala at the U.S. Grant Hotel on Saturday, January 11, 2014.  The Honorary Chair for the evening was Darlene Marcos Shiley and the Gala Chair was Kimberly Heller.  The KPBS Hall...

Director Barbara Menard representing the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board of Directors attended the annual Holiday Blessing and Interfaith Service held in Our Lady’s Chapel on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital.  The event is offered for doctors, nurses, and other...

The Menard Family Foundation held its annual Board meeting at the San Diego Zoo on October 18, 2013. Board members received an update on the programs associated with the new ADA walkway in the Australian outback that the Foundation funded.  They were treated to an...

Barbara Menard joined Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder and Scripps Mercy CEO Tom Gammiere, members of the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, doctors, nurses, employees, and friends of Scripps Mercy to honor Sr. Mary Leonita Metoyer, RSM on her retirement on...

The La Jolla Hyatt Regency was the site of the 30th Annual Fr. Joe’s Villages Children’s Charity Gala.  Barbara Menard joined those in attendance for the benefit of the children of St. Vincent de Paul Village and Toussaint Academy San Diego.  Master of Ceremonies for...

Directors Don Harrington, Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard gathered for the Third Annual M.O.S.T. Mariachi Festival benefiting the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team at Scripps Mercy Hospital.  The M.O.S.T. program began in 1987 and today after twenty-five years they have...

Director Barbara Menard joined members of the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Scripps Mercy physicians, and friends of Mercy to celebrate the thirty-three years of caring practice of Dr. Andrew G. Israel, MD.  Gathering in the ultimate skybox at Diamond...

Menard Family Foundation Directors Marlene Miller and Barbara Menard attended the San Diego Sacred Heart Alumnae/Alumni Association annual Jazz Supper that benefits the Sacred Heart Scholarship at the University of San Diego and for the Religious of the Sacred Heart...

The Board of Trustees of the San Diego Zoo Global hosted the Circle of Friends and Heritage Guild luncheon on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the Sheridan San Diego Hotel and Marina.  Director Barbara Menard was in attendance.  The program included a tribute to Betty...

For a sixth time Director Barbara J. Menard participated in the Christian Community Theater Production of Senior Follies “Broadway Babies.”  The show, a musical/dance review highlighted the BEST songs from Broadway musicals beginning in the 1900’s through the...

A student has received a yearly scholarship to attend Nativity Prep Academy in San Diego by a grant from the Menard Family Foundation.  This year Director Barbara J. Menard was able to attend the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church...

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps San Diego celebrated a Morning of Gratitude on June 14, 2013 at St. Catherine Laboure Parish.    The morning began with the Celebration of the Eucharist followed by a presentation by Rev. Gil Gentile, SJ on Ignatian Spirituality.  The...

The U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego was transformed into Downton Abbey by KPBS for their Gala Celebration on May 4, 2013.  Director Barbara J. Menard represented the Menard Family Foundation at this Downton Abbey themed event.  The event recognized the 2012 KPBS Hall of...

Director Barbara J. Menard represented the Menard Family Foundation at the 2013 Lo Maximo Awards Dinner for Homeboy Industries held at the S.W. Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA.  Homeboy Industries is celebrating twenty-five years of standing with...

April 18, 2013 was the grand opening and dedication of the Scripps Diabetes Center in Chula Vista.  Barbara J. Menard represented the Menard Family Foundation and joined other members of the Scripps Mercy Board of Directors along with executives from Scripps Mercy’s...

Barbara J. Menard attended the powerful portrayal by Robert Smyth of “Damien” at Lamb’s Players Theater on April 14th.  This gripping drama recounts the life of St. Damien De Veuster who devoted his life to serving the leper community at the Kalaupapa Settlement on...

The 15th Annual Morning Glory Brunch of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, serving adults with developmental disabilities was held on April 13, 2013 on the beautiful grounds of the Center.  Director Barbara Menard had an opportunity to explore the growth of the facility...