Empathy is the Remedy Foundation

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Empathy is the Remedy Foundation

We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization.

With our primary guiding principle, "Empathy is the Remedy", we give Joy and inspire positive action every day to uplift people's lives and leave our community better than we found it. Donations will fund the programs that our late founder Nicole Joy Ledina envisioned and additional projects that we will undertake in her honor. Initial programs include:

1) Funding her Education, Music and Athletics Scholarships for young people in need

2) Reestablish her Service Club that provided Music and Music Therapy to Hospitals, Senior Homes, Homeless Shelters and other Medical/Social Service Facilities.

3) Honor, Remember, and Support Veterans, Veteran-causes and their families - Partnership with Wreaths Across America

4) Blood and Plasma Drive - During her illness, Nicole was given multiple units of blood products while in the hospital. She vowed that when she has the opportunity she will not only replenish what she used but also surpass that amount so others who need it will have it available to them as well. Lets help Nicole keep that promise.

5) Give Joy Today Volunteer Days - Recruit, Organize, and Deploy "Nicole's Army" of Volunteers to "Give Joy" during volunteer days in the community year-around.

08/17/2026

Great job Joanne and Gabriel👏Representing Empathy is the Remedy at the San Diego Padres Filipino Heritage Night's Ceremonial Mission Bell and Honorary First Pitch last week ⚾🇵🇭Shout out Josh and Rex for supporting them and us on the field🔥

06/26/2026

Operation: REPLENISH | 2nd Annual Campaign (2026-2027) is officially live. ✨

In partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, Empathy Is The Remedy is proud to launch our 2026-27 Memorial Blood Drive Campaign to honor our founder, Nicole Joy Ledina ❤️

After an incredible response to our first campaign, we are keeping that momentum going to ensure hospital patients in Southern California have the life-saving blood products they need.

Nicole believed that intentional acts of kindness could change the world. Operation: REPLENISH is our ongoing, year-long initiative to turn that empathy into direct action.

Ready to step up? Here is how to participate:

📍 Where: Any San Diego Blood Bank or Southern California Blood Bank location (including Irvine, El Cajon, Clairemont, Liberty Station, Sabre Springs, and more).

🗓️ When: Launching July 11, 2026, and running all year long!

🆔 Crucial Step: Use code NL26 at check-in so your donation honors Nicole’s legacy.

Can’t donate blood but still want to support? Partner with us to organize a blood drive at your school, work, or with your organization. Or you can make a monetary donation to fuel our community outreach programs.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to find your nearest location and sign up today!

👉 www.empathyistheremedy.org/join-operation-replenish

12/13/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Welcome to National Wreaths Across America Day at Riverside National Cemetery!

To everyone joining us: Thank you. Your presence is a gift to the families of these heroes. To those with us in spirit: We carry your love with us.

Let’s fill these grounds with empathy and honor. Post your photos in the comments below! 👇📸

12/09/2025

🕊️ 4 Days until we gather.

Our founder, Nicole Joy Ledina had a special place in her heart for veterans. She believed deeply that empathy creates a force powerful enough to enact change.

When we gather this Saturday at Riverside National Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day, we carry her legacy with us. We honor her vision by honoring those who served. Let’s make this year incredible for her and for the program she inspired. 💕

👉 Join the Mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach: https://givebutter.com/JXWsRn

12/08/2025

🖐️ 5 Days away!

Why do we do this? Because a person dies twice: once when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken.

This Saturday, we ensure their names are spoken. We say their names to keep their memory alive. Join us at Riverside National Cemetery to say "Thank You" to those who gave everything. 🧣🇺🇸

👉 Plan your day: https://givebutter.com/JXWsRn

12/07/2025

6 DAYS TO GO!

We are beyond excited to announce that the incredibly talented Taylor DeGuzman of The Walt Disney Company will be joining us live to perform the Star-Spangled Banner at Riverside National Cemetery this Saturday! 🎤✨

There is nothing quite like hearing our National Anthem ring out over the hallowed grounds where our heroes rest. It sets the tone for a day of remembrance, honor, and teaching our youth the value of freedom.

Join us, Taylor, and thousands of volunteers as we honor our veterans.

👉 Get full event details here: https://givebutter.com/JXWsRn

12/03/2025

At Empathy is the Remedy Foundation, we believe in uplifting people's lives and leaving our community better than we found it. This mission, inspired by our founder Nicole Joy Ledina comes to life through crucial programs like:

🪖 Honoring Veterans: Sponsoring wreaths for Wreaths Across America.

🎓 Empowering Youth: Funding annual educational scholarships in Nicole’s name.

🩸 Saving Lives: Supporting our new OPERATION: Replenish blood drive program.

Every dollar today fuels the empathy that drives real change. Your support helps us transform Nicole’s vision into tangible community impact.

Will you support our cause today and multiply the impact of empathy?

➡️ Click here to Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2221266315028357/

11/12/2025

This Veterans Day, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and connection. We had the immense privilege of spending the morning with the wonderful veterans from Toyota USA North American Parts Center in Corona, CA – a truly humbling experience. 🫡

Over a delicious BBQ lunch 🍗, we shared the story of Empathy is the Remedy Foundation , inspired by Nicole Joy Ledina's vision. We spoke passionately about our three-part mission: to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom, through our annual National Wreaths Across America Day event at Riverside National Cemetery . 🕊️

What truly resonated was their beautiful Missing Man Table 🕯️, a solemn and powerful tribute. Each item on the table held deep symbolism, representing the absence of the missing and the sacrifice of their families. It was a poignant reminder of those who gave their all and those who never returned. 😔

This visit reinforced why we dedicate ourselves to Wreaths Across America at Riverside National Cemetery – to ensure every sacrifice is acknowledged. We are so grateful for Toyota NAPCC's support and their commitment to our veteran community. 🤝

Join us in continuing this mission! Mark your calendars 🗓️ for National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Riverside National Cemetery. Your presence helps keep their memories alive. Visit our Event page for more information, to volunteer, and to support the program - https://givebutter.com/JXWsRn

09/30/2025

Will you help us ensure no hero is forgotten?

We need your help to Remember & Honor 315,000+ veterans at Riverside National Cemetery - the largest and busiest national cemetery managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs NCA.

Watch our full story and Join the Mission to Rember, Honor and Teach at Riverside National Cemetery - Support and Volunteer Today
➡️ https://givebutter.com/JXWsRn
➡️ https://youtu.be/Nmtgp_wosBo

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San Diego, CA

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+18582236789

Website

https://empathyistheremedy.org/, https://linktr.ee/empathyistheremedy

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