Mayor Martin Short reveals 2024 winners!

On October 9, Mayor Martin Short joined Harrah’s Resort SoCal’s General Manager and Senior Vice President Jill Barrett to share big news with 15 Southern California charities. Each of these non-profits earned a share of the $150,000 cash grants available in this year’s All-in 4 Change program.

Thank you to everyone in the community who cast a vote and helped these local charities earn one of these amazing prizes.

Without further ado, below are your 2024 All-in 4 Change cash grant winners!

2024 All-in 4 Change Winners

1st Place & $55,000: Interfaith Community Services
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2nd Place & $25,000: Alzheimer's Association
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3rd Place & $15,000: Happy Heart Haven
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4th Place & $10,00: Foundation for Senior Care
5th Place & $5,000: Lions Tigers and Bears

Honorable Mentions earned $4,000 in cash:

• Berry Good Food
• San Diego County Dental Foundation
• The Wyland Foundation
• Alabaster Jar Project
• Support the Enlisted Project
• I Love a Clean San Diego County
• North County LGBTQ Resource Center
• Armed Services YMCA
• Working Dogs for Warriors
• Barrio Logan College Institute

Important Dates

July 1 - July 31: Application Phase Begins

Applications are accepted July 1 – July 31.
July 31: Application Phase Ends

Deadline to submit all applications is July 31 at 5pm PT.
August 1 – August 4: Request Evaluation Phase

All applications are evaluated by the All-in 4 Change Committee at Harrah’s Resort SoCal to ensure they meet contest criteria.
August 8: Eligible Applicants Informed

The All-in 4 Change Committee will contact eligible applicants who will move on to Stage 2: Community Voting Phase.
August 19 – September 2: Community Voting Phase Begins

The community is encouraged to vote for their favorite non-profit in the group of finalists. Polls open at 9am on August 19 and close at 5pm on September 2.
September 3: Votes Tabulated
Polls close on September 2 at 5pm PT and votes are tabulated to count for 50% of the overall All-in 4 Change scores. The remaining 50% of entrants’ scores will be determined by the Harrah’s Resort SoCal All-in 4 Change Committee. The following criteria is considered:
- How well the project/organization aligns with Harrah’s Resort SoCal’s goals in the community.
- Overall significance of the project or group, including long-term objectives and community impact.
- How well the project or group and partnership with Harrah’s Resort SoCal will be promoted to key stake holders and the general community.
- The ability of that program or group to define clear metrics for success.
September 10: Committee Votes Cast

Harrah’s Resort SoCal All-in 4 Change Committee votes on winners.
September 11: Winners Notified
The top 15 organizations are notified that they have received a grant:
- First Place: $55,000
- Second Place: $25,000
- Third Place: $15,000
- Fourth Place: $10,000
- Fifth Place: $5,000
- Ten Honorable Mention Grants: $4,000 each
October 9: Winners’ Event at Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The winners are invited to an event in their honor, celebrating their achievement! Actual prizes will be revealed to each winner at the All-in 4 Change winners' event.