Check out 2023’s winners!

On October 4, Harrah’s Resort SoCal and Funner, CA Mayor Jane Lynch shared big news with the winners of the eighth annual All-in 4 Change cash grant program. This year saw a record number of 138 charities apply and 148,295 community votes cast, making those that rose to the top even more exceptional.

Thank you to all who went All-in 4 Change and helped to celebrate these amazing charities!

2023 All-in 4 Change Winners

1st Place & $55,000: Frosted Faces Foundation
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2nd Place & $25,000: Janet Goeske Foundation
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3rd Place & $15,000: North County Veterans Stand Down
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4th Place & $10,00: Meals on Wheels of San Diego County
5th Place & $5,000: California Care Force

Honorable Mentions earned $4,000 in cash:

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego
Happy Heart Haven
Meals on Wheels of Riverside Country
United Through Reading
Alzheimers Association
Lions, Tigers, and Bears
Canine Companions for Independence
EcoVivarium
Rainbow Spaces
Hire Heroes

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!
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 6: Committee Votes Cast

Harrah’s Resort SoCal All-in 4 Change Committee votes on winners.
September 9: 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.