Introduction The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge is a social venture pitch competition that recognizes and rewards student-led social ventures focused on sustainable change. University of San Diego (USD) teams compete to win seed funding to support their business ideas and the chance to represent USD in a global finale. The challenge inspires the next…
Introduction Mixte began its work with Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) just in time for its 20th anniversary San Diego Asian Film Festival. This celebration of Asian American and Asian international films is the largest showcase of Asian cinema on the West Coast. Mixte worked to boost its reach beyond the Asian American Pacific Islander…
Introduction We don’t often enough pair our health and quality of life with architecture, landscape, or urban design. The San Diego Architectural Foundation made its mission to “transform the status quo to the status whoa,” or more specifically, to explore and share how issues related to architecture impacts our lives. Hired as an extension-of-staff team,…
Introduction The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives are affected by conflict and disaster by providing important resources to help rebuild their livelihood. IRC requested Mixte’s help to improve its ability to build existing and future partnerships. From resettlement services to hunger relief agencies, Mixte knows these relationships matter in getting better help…
Introduction San Diego Youth Services works to improve the lives of homeless, runaway, and other vulnerable youth. By providing safe places to live, community support, and prevention services – SDYS enables youth to reach their highest potential. This kind of superhero work is not easy to accomplish alone. Mixte stepped into the action by creating…
Introduction Located in La Jolla and Carlsbad, CA, Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt is a one-stop-shop for anything sweet – frozen yogurt flavors, delicious crepes, smoothies, boba, juices, and much more. Owner Shah Khsraviani is committed to creating unique flavor profiles in dairy-based, vegan and gluten-free varieties, creating an unmatched level of inclusivity for customers of…
Anvil of Hope is the non-profit brainchild of AleSmith Brewing Company’s owners, Peter and Vicky Zien, who are deeply committed to providing assistance to the San Diego community and beyond. After a successful rookie year in business, the organization is now ready to establish itself as a leader in San Diego’s nonprofit space. Anvil of…
Introduction As the region’s trusted philanthropic partner, San Diego Foundation works with partners and community to develop solutions to improve quality of life in our region. Since 2020, Mixte and San Diego Foundation have partnered to design a public relations strategy that uplifts positive stories from local nonprofit grantees. Our Objectives Mixte harnesses the power…
Introduction The County of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan contains a series of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years. On September 30, 2020, the County Board of Supervisors voted to set aside its approval of the Plan, as it was found to be out of compliance with the California Environmental…
Introduction Founded in 2015, The San Diego Quality of Life Coalition has been advocating to build a vibrant, inclusive economy that delivers environmental and economic justice, lifts up communities, creates healthier communities, addresses the climate crisis and ensures natural resource conservation. Our Objectives Over the course of nine months, Mixte is tasked with empowering the…
