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East Region Community Updates
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for San Diego County due to the impact of the Jan. 22 storm.
FEMA will offer the following services to eligible San Diegans impacted by the storm:
- Financial assistance (including housing and rental assistance).
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Low interest loans for households and small businesses (through the Small Business Administration).
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
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Disaster Legal Services.
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Case management to help those impacted by flooding develop a recovery plan.
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Crisis Counseling Assistance and training programs to work with local mental health service providers to provide help to all impacted by the flooding.
If you were impacted by the Jan. 22 flooding, you can apply for FEMA assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov and clicking “Let’s Get Started.”
You can also call FEMA’s phone helpline at 1-800-621-3362 daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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NEW! San Diego's Disaster Management Survey
The County of San Diego is looking to understand how we can improve services to the community during disasters.
To learn more about the specific challenges communities are facing during these disasters, we are hosting online webinars open to the community as well as a survey to learn more and hear directly from the public. This information will be used to develop policy recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors about what actions the County should take to help better serve the public before, during, and after disasters. For more information and to take the survey and register for webinars please go to: https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/regional-disaster-management
If you need disability accommodations or would like to provide your feedback in an alternate format, please contact engage@sdcounty.ca.gov.
You may also call 619-415-1299 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to verbally submit your survey responses.
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East Region Family Reunification Pilot Program
The County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is seeking referrals from East Region partners and community members for individuals or families experiencing homelessness who are seeking to reunify with their family to help end their episodes of homelessness.
Referrals are now being accepted at HSEC-OHS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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NEW! Santee United Methodist Church - Rummage Sale and Community Day
Santee United Methodist Church will be serving the community with their Monthly free pancake breakfast from
8AM-10AM. In addition, the Live Well bus will also be onsite 8AM-1PM, offering help with various county services: general benefits, aging and refugee services.
WHEN: Saturday, March 2nd | 8:00AM -1:00PM WHERE: 8964 N. Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
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NEW! Gun Safety Event - San Diego County Sheriff's Department
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department will be hosting a gun safety event that will provide attendees with resources and information on gun safety, in addition to the exchange of guns for gift cards and more!
WHEN: Saturday, March 9th | 8:00AM - 2:00PM WHERE: 2910 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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NEW! Let's Spread Awareness - Lakeside Union School District
The Lakeside Union School District is hosting a conversation space on human trafficking and focusing on topics such as recruitment tactics and techniques, red flags, and prevalence in San Diego.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 19th | 6:00PM - 8:00PM WHERE: Lakeside Library, 12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
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Cooking Demo & Nutrition Education
Lakeside Community Center is hosting a cooking demo and nutrition education class to empower you to make simple switches to create healthier eating habits!
WHEN: 4th Tuesday of every month | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM WHERE: 9841 Vine St, Lakeside, CA 92040
For more information, please call (619) 443-9176 or visit sdparks.org.
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NEW! La Mesa-Spring Valley Newcomer Monthly Enrollment Fair
Come out to the La Mesa-Spring Valley Newcomer Monthly Enrollment Fair on the last Friday of every month to learn all about resources provided such as Transitional Kinder information, English Language Learner Curriculum, Before/After School Program (ESS), Clothes & Food Pantry, and much more!
WHEN: Last Friday of every month | 10:00AM - 12:00PM WHERE: 4750 Date Ave, La Mesa 91942
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You may qualify for federal tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) and state credits such as the California EITC (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) that can put money back in your pocket. Trusted tax preparers will see if you qualify for other available tax credits to maximize your refund or reduce the amount you owe.
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NEW! California HOPE (CalHOPE)
CalHOPE is a crisis support program administered by the California Department of Health Care Services to help individuals and communities recover from the effects of natural and manmade disasters by providing community-based outreach, crisis counseling, and support services.
CalHOPE Warm Line (833)317-4673 or visit calhopeconnect.org for more info!
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Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)
MCRT program is an alternative to law enforcement response with teams comprised of behavioral health experts who are trained to respond in the community and de-escalate crises related to alcohol, drugs, or mental health conditions.
MCRT is deployed through calls made to the San Diego Access and Crisis Line (888-724-7240 or emergency medical services.
For more info, click here!
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In an effort to address health disparities, Therapy for Black Women in collaboration with Mental Health American San Diego and the County of San Diego are providing therapeutic intervention facilitated by a licensed and board-certified counselor at no cost to the participant.
Apply here, or visit their website for more information!
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Many of our county's growers operate small family farms. They have developed a reputation for quality, high-value specialty crops. Buying local is simply the concept of buying food and floral products produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible!
View Farm Bureau San Diego County for a List of Farmers Markets!
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Thank you!
Please forward to colleagues, staff, partners, and community members as you see fit. New subscribers can sign up here. If you have any questions on the content of this newsletter or have a San Diego County community event you would like to share with us, please email HHSA.communities@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Jennifer Bransford-Koons, Director (she/her/hers)
Office of Equitable Communities
Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities
County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency
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