From the earliest days of the Library Foundation, Qualcomm has been a steadfast and generous partner, providing flexible grant funding for essential Library programs and resources. The latest grant from Qualcomm, awarded in April, will support a variety of early literacy, lifelong learning, and workforce development programs.
Qualcomm’s support enables the Library Foundation SD to respond to the community’s changing needs — from college preparation assistance and access to digital tools to entrepreneurship resources and science and technology workshops. This flexibility was especially helpful in the early days of the pandemic, when there was a new, urgent need for technology access.
Qualcomm funds allowed the San Diego Public Library to respond quickly, providing laptops to those in need, increasing internet access, and expanding the digital library.
A trusted community leader, Qualcomm was an early supporter of the campaign to build the Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, championing the importance of investing in libraries as cornerstones of civic life. Today, visitors to the Central Library can take in the views of downtown from the ninth floor Qualcomm Dome Terrace, which regularly hosts fun community programs such as Swing Dance Under the Dome.
The Library Foundation is grateful for the enduring partnership of Qualcomm, which, for more than 20 years, has supported thousands of San Diegans as they develop literacy skills, discover new passions, and connect with community — all at the Library.
