San Diego Seals Team Up with The Arc of San Diego to Champion Inclusion
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to celebrate a new partnership with the San Diego Seals, marking an exciting step forward in promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout our region.
What began as a conversation in November 2025 quickly grew into a meaningful collaboration. The Seals approached The Arc of San Diego with a simple but powerful question: How can we make a lasting impact together? From that moment, it became clear that both organizations shared a commitment to building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
This commitment came to life in the form of a generous $25,000 contribution from the San Diego Seals to support inclusive programs offered by The Arc of San Diego. These funds will directly benefit individuals with disabilities by strengthening programs that foster independence, social engagement, personal growth, and community connection.
For The Arc of San Diego, the partnership represents more than financial support—it demonstrates what can happen when community-minded organizations come together with a shared purpose.
“Our organization is grateful for the San Diego Seals’ investment in our mission,” said Anthony J. DeSalis, Esq., President & CEO of The Arc of San Diego. “This partnership not only highlights their dedication to community involvement, but it also helps us continue providing essential programs that empower individuals with disabilities every day. We are excited to see the positive impact this collaboration will bring to the people we serve.”
The Seals share this enthusiasm and view the partnership as a natural extension of their values.
“We are honored to support The Arc of San Diego and the remarkable work they do across our county,” said Paul Speaker, CEO of the San Diego Seals. “Our team is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued. This collaboration allows us to give back in a meaningful way and help create more opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate fully in community life.”
The partnership aims to inspire continued engagement between the two organizations through special events, shared activities, and ongoing opportunities for the Seals’ players, staff, and fans to connect with the Arc community.
As The Arc of San Diego continues its mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and live vibrant, fulfilling lives, partnerships like this illustrate how much stronger we are when we work together.