Escondido Community Foundation

For Cathy O’Malley, helping people navigate the sale or purchase of a home goes beyond transactions, it’s about building stability, trust, and a sense of belonging in the community.

As a member of the Escondido Community Foundation Board of Directors, Cathy brings that same people-first approach to her work with ECF, supporting initiatives that strengthen the place so many call home.

It’s members like Cathy who help turn local insight into meaningful impact.

Become a member and be part of shaping Escondido’s future: https://swiy.co/g60F

Must Read: Threshold Five is now officially part of Escondido’s growing public art landscape.

Recently unveiled at Kit Carson Park, this interactive installation by ArtBuilds invites visitors to explore perspective, movement, and connection in a completely new way. Located near Eagle Scout Lake, the five-part sculpture was made possible through private donations to the Escondido Community Foundation as part of our ongoing Art Speaks initiative in partnership with the City of Escondido.

Projects like this continue to transform shared public spaces into places where creativity, conversation, and community can thrive.

Read the full article here: https://swiy.co/vqga

San Diego Foundation City of Escondido

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the immersive unveiling of Threshold Five at Kit Carson Park last May 15.

Designed and constructed by Art Builds, this interactive sculpture was created to invite curiosity, creativity, and new perspectives, encouraging the community to experience art in a hands-on and meaningful way.

Projects like this are made possible through generous private donations supporting ECF’s Art & Beautification initiative, helping bring more accessible public art into spaces across Escondido.

Here are a few moments from the unveiling celebration. More videos from the event will be shared soon.

San Diego Foundation City of Escondido

Today we celebrate the unveiling of Threshold Five at Kit Carson Park!

Join neighbors, artists, families, and community leaders for a special morning dedicated to art, connection, and public spaces that bring people together.

☀️ Light refreshments
🎨 Artist: Art Builds
🌿 Family-friendly gathering; Interactive public artwork
📍 Kit Carson Park, near Eagle Scout Lake
🕣 Arrival at 8:30 AM | Ceremony at 9:00 AM

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

San Diego Foundation City of Escondido

Don’t miss this unique addition to Escondido’s public art landscape.

On May 15, we’ll officially unveil Threshold Five, an interactive sculpture installation coming to Kit Carson Park.

This piece was designed to be explored and not just observed. As visitors move through its nested forms, the artwork shifts and changes perspective with every step.

We’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look before installation day and celebrate another project funded through private donations as part of ECF’s Art & Beautification initiative.

Come experience it for yourself on Friday morning.

📅 May 15, 2026
🕘 Dedication Ceremony at 9:00 AM
📍 Kit Carson Park near Eagle Scout Lake

City of Escondido San Diego Foundation

Looking for a meaningful way to spend the morning outdoors?

Join us this Friday at Kit Carson Park for the unveiling of Threshold Five, a family-friendly public art experience designed to spark exploration, imagination, and connection.

Children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends are all invited to walk through this interactive sculpture and experience Escondido’s growing public art landscape together.

Light refreshments will be provided as we gather to celebrate another community-centered art installation made possible through private donations and local partnerships.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM Arrival | 9:00 AM Ceremony

City of Escondido San Diego Foundation

Today, we celebrate the mothers and mother figures who nurture, guide, and strengthen our communities in countless ways.

Their care and quiet leadership shape not just families, but the future of the communities we all share.

From all of us at the Escondido Community Foundation, Happy Mother’s Day!

How should cities balance generosity with responsibility?

A formal policy was recently approved to guide how donations are received, evaluated, and maintained, bringing more structure and accountability to a process that impacts the entire community.

It’s a thoughtful step toward ensuring that every gift truly benefits the city in the long run.

Read more about what this means: https://swiy.co/vMUM