Concert for Comunidad de Luz Returns Aug. 8

For women and children fleeing violence, poverty and uncertainty, a safe bed can mean the difference between fear and hope. A warm meal can restore dignity. Compassionate care can open the door to a new beginning.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, the San Diego community will come together once again for the Concert for Comunidad de Luz, an inspiring afternoon where the power of music becomes a lifeline for vulnerable families seeking safety and stability.

Featuring Maestro Diego Guerra and the San Diego Philharmonic, and presented in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, the concert will directly benefit Comunidad de Luz.

Located in Tijuana, Comunidad de Luz provides refuge and compassionate support to migrant women and children who have endured extraordinary hardship. The shelter offers housing, meals, counseling, education and a nurturing environment where women and their children can begin to heal and rebuild their lives.

The 2026 concert builds on the extraordinary momentum of the inaugural 2025 event, which drew more than 250 supporters and raised critical funds to sustain the shelter’s life-changing work. The evening demonstrated what is possible when a community comes together in solidarity and compassion.

“This concert is about far more than music,” said Robert Vivar, Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Migration Missioner. “Every ticket purchased and every gift made helps provide safety, dignity and hope for women and children who are searching for a chance to begin again.”

“Music has the ability to move us deeply,” said Diego Guerra. “When that inspiration is paired with action, it can help transform lives.”

Community leaders, philanthropists, faith communities and music lovers from throughout the region are invited to attend and be part of an afternoon that offers both artistic excellence and meaningful impact.

Event Details

Concert for Comunidad de Luz
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral

2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Ways to Get Involved

• Attend the concert
• Become a sponsor
• Make a charitable donation
• Share the event with family and friends
• Help raise awareness in your community

Every act of generosity helps provide shelter, nourishment, care and the opportunity for a brighter future.

Together, we can turn compassion into action and transform lives.

To learn more and to get involved, visit www.comunidaddeluz.org/concert

For other questions, please contact:

Eric Thompson
Comunidad de Luz Volunteer
858-472-1902 / thomcatz@icloud.com

Chris Tumilty
Director of Communications
Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
Comunidad de Luz Volunteer
619-613-7104 / ctumilty@edsd.org