FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2026
CONTACT: Courtney Bustillos | (858) 527-8503 | courtney@burnhamcenter.org
Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations Burnham Center for Community Advancement
OneSD At a Glance
OneSD is a regional initiative led by the Burnham Center for Community Advancement that unites more than 50 organizations to strengthen San Diego by reversing division, fostering collaboration across divides, and tackling real-world challenges together.
It serves as a coordinating platform aligning efforts across business, nonprofit, government, media, faith, education, and community sectors to drive measurable impact and foster connection across the region.
Why Now
San Diego, like communities across the country, is experiencing rising division, declining trust, and increasing civic tension.
- 34% of San Diegans say most people can be trusted (Pew)
- 61% of local elected officials report experiencing threats or harassment
- Hate crimes in San Diego County have increased 60%
- 73% of residents report concern about isolation and lack of connection
San Diego can choose a different path grounded in collaboration, connection, and shared responsibility.
Save the Date: OneSD Kickoff Dialogue & Reception
The Burnham Center for Community Advancement presents the State of our Community Fabric.
San Diego stands at a defining moment, one that calls for deeper alignment, stronger collaboration, and a shared commitment to the future of our region.
Join us for this inaugural OneSD Dialogue & Reception, where we will:
- Introduce the vision and purpose of OneSD
- Review the OneSD Baseline Report, offering an initial snapshot of connection, trust, and civic engagement across our region.
- Engage in a dynamic, solutions-focused dialogue on regional priorities
- Foster meaningful connections across sectors and communities
Together, we will begin building a San Diego region defined not by what divides us, but by what we can build together.
Event Details:
May 12, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dialogue Program with Reception to Follow
UCSD Park & Market 1100 Market St., San Diego
About the OneSD Baseline Report
The OneSD Baseline Report draws on a region-wide survey designed to help us understand the current state of our community fabric, particularly how San Diegans are experience connection, trust, safety, and community.
This data will guide the work of OneSD and serve as a benchmark for progress. The survey will be conducted annually to track change over time and measure regional impact.
What OneSD Does
- Convenes and aligns cross-sector partners
- Catalyzes resources to scale what works
- Coordinates messaging to reinforce a shared regional vision
- Collect data to tracks progress toward the goals of OneSD
Focus Areas
- Build trust among San Diegans and with our civic institutions
- Foster collaboration, connection and engagement with each other and our communities
- Ensure San Diegans feel safe and welcomed when they participate in the civic and social life of their communities
- Prioritize problem solving over polarization.
Who’s Involved
OneSD includes 50+ partners across sectors including business, nonprofit, media, faith, government, education, and community organizations.
Select partners include: KPBS, Voice of San Diego, United Way of San Diego County, YMCA of San Diego County, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, Jewish Family Service, San Diego LGBT Center, National Conflict Resolution Center, Urban League of San Diego County, San Diego Police Department, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, and more.
Spokespeople Available
- Tad Parzen, Chief Executive Officer, Burnham Center for Community Advancement
- Andrew Blum, Senior Program Director, Burnham Center for Community Advancement
- Courtney Bustillos, Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations, Burnham Center for Community Advancement
- Coalition members representing business, nonprofit, government, faith, and community sectors