Connect with San Diego business professionals, discover ways to support local families, and make a difference at our weekly networking event hosted by Professionals with Purpose (PWP).
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, join us from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a special Nonprofit Spotlight featuring Lani Barnes, Executive Director of Restoration225, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
Restoration225 equips churches and local communities to provide practical care, encouragement, and lasting relationships for families navigating the foster care system. Through community partnerships and volunteer involvement, the organization works to strengthen families and create meaningful support networks.
Under Lani's leadership, Restoration225 has helped mobilize local communities to provide hope and tangible assistance to families who need it most.
During this nonprofit spotlight, attendees will learn about Restoration225's mission, the challenges facing foster and adoptive families, and how businesses, professionals, and community members can get involved.
Come ready to connect, learn, and discover how your professional network can help make a positive impact in San Diego.
Why Attend This San Diego Business Networking Event?
Our weekly business networking meetings provide opportunities to:
- Learn about a local nonprofit: Discover how Restoration225 supports foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout the San Diego community.
- Explore opportunities to give back: Learn how professionals, businesses, and community members can contribute their time, resources, and expertise to meaningful local causes.
- Build meaningful business relationships: Connect with San Diego entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals from different industries.
- Discover new business opportunities: Exchange qualified referrals, develop partnerships, and expand your professional network.
- Promote your business: Introduce yourself, explain your services, and connect with potential referral partners.
- Support community collaboration: Meet professionals who believe business success and community involvement can work together to create lasting change.
- Gain new perspectives: Hear firsthand how nonprofit leadership, community partnerships, and volunteer efforts can address important local challenges.
Join Our San Diego Networking Event In Person or Virtually
This weekly San Diego business networking meeting takes place at the Batta Fulkerson Law Group building in San Diego, where attendees can connect over breakfast, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships.
Can't attend in person? You can also join our networking meeting virtually on Zoom.
No invitation is necessary! San Diego business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit representatives, and professionals interested in networking and making a positive community impact are welcome to attend.
Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, learn about local charitable organizations, or discover opportunities to support families in need, this event offers a chance to connect with others who share your commitment to the San Diego community.
About Professionals with Purpose
Professionals with Purpose (PWP) is a San Diego business networking group that brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who believe in building meaningful relationships, supporting one another's success, and making a positive impact in the community.
Through weekly networking meetings, member spotlights, business referrals, educational discussions, and philanthropic initiatives, PWP provides opportunities for local professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, discover new business opportunities, or connect with like-minded individuals, Professionals with Purpose offers a welcoming environment built around three principles: Network. Give. Grow.
We look forward to meeting you!
