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Central Region Community Updates
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 County Closures for Cesar Chavez Day Holiday
To commemorate the Cesar Chavez Day holiday, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Monday, April 1.
Law enforcement, emergency animal control response, and other essential services will continue through the holiday.
Read the full article here.
Central Region Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Symposium
We are very excited to announce that this year’s Central Region Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Symposium will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. This free community event will provide information and access to resources and services particularly relevant to grandparents, other relatives, or adults with a family-like bond to a child who have assumed the role of primary caregivers.
The theme for this year is “Harmony Within, Balance Throughout” with an emphasis on managing stress and providing emotional & mental support for caregivers while nurturing self-care efforts. The symposium will include a resource fair and workshops focused on mindfulness in addition to guest speakers and other activities. Lunch will be provided. Childcare may be provided and will be confirmed by phone closer to the event.
View the flyer in English and Spanish here.
Registration for the Central Region Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Symposium is now open! We ask all participants to please register by Friday, May 17th. For registration assistance, please call (858) 636-3535.
Register for the event here.
WHEN: Saturday, May 25th | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: Southeastern Live Well Center, 5101 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114
 New Affordable Housing Opens in the Heart of City Heights
A new affordable housing community serving City Heights families celebrated an exciting grand opening.
City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol are neighboring buildings in the heart of City Heights. Together, they provide 135 new single-bedroom, 2- bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment homes. Public transportation, groceries, restaurants, and the local YMCA are all within walking distance.
Read the full article here.
 County Opens New Online Public Records Request Center
The County has unveiled a new, easy-to-use website to help people submit public record requests, track their progress, and see if those records are already available if someone else asked for them first.
California’s Public Records Act was established in 1968. It declared that “access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state.”
The new website can be accessed here.
Read the full article here.
 Apply for FEMA Disaster Relief Assistance
Residents and businesses impacted by damage from severe storms from January 21-23, 2024, may qualify for federal disaster assistance.
Disaster assistance may include grants to help pay for:
- Temporary housing (FEMA housing assistance is separate from the County
of San Diego Emergency Temporary Lodging Program).
- Essential home repairs.
- Uninsured and underinsured property losses.
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.
View the flyer in English and Spanish flyer here.
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WHEN: Thursday, March 28th | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Wy., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here. Click here to register.
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WHEN: Thursday, March 28th | 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
WHERE: Jacobs Center, 2nd Floor, 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
View the flyer here. Register for the event here.
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WHEN: Saturday, March 30th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Mountain View Community Center, 641 S. Boundary St., San Diego, CA 92113
Click here for more information.
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WHEN: Tuesday, April 2nd | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: Logan Heights CDC, 3040 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer in English and Spanish. Click here to register.
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 3rd | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Jackie Robinson YMCA, 151 YMCA Wy., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here.
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 3rd | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: County Operations Center Chambers, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
View the flyer here. Click here to register.
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 3rd | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
WHERE: Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th St., San Diego, CA 92113 ·
View the flyer in English and Spanish.
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WHEN: Thursday, April 4th | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Wy., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here. Register for the event here.
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WHEN: Friday, April 5th | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
WHERE: Jackie Robinson YMCA, 151 YMCA Wy., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here.
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WHEN: Friday, April 5th | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Hillcrest Pride Flagpole, 1500 University Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92103
View the flyer here. Click here to learn more.
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WHEN: Saturday, April 6th | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Gompers Preparatory Academy, 1005 47th St., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here.
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WHEN: Various Dates
WHERE: Various Location
- Saturday, April, 6th | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Teralta Park, 4100 Central Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
- Sunday, April 7th | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego, CA 92102
View the flyer here.
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WHEN: Saturday, April 6th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front St., San Diego, CA 92103
View the flyer here. Click here for more information.
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WHEN: Various Dates
- Monday, April 8th | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Monday, April 22nd | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
View the flyer here. Click here for more information.
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WHEN: Various Dates, must attend all dates to graduate.
- Session 1: Tuesday, April 16th | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Various Locations
- Session 1 and 8: MAAC Project, 1387 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
- Session 2 - 7: Virtual, via Zoom
Register here.
View the English and Spanish flyer here.
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WHEN: Thursday, April 11th | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th St., San Diego, CA 92113 ·
View the flyer in English and Spanish. Click here to register.
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WHEN: Thursday, April 18th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom
View the flyer here. Register for the event here.
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WHEN: Thursday, May 9th | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WHERE: MAAC Community Center, 1387 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
View the flyer in English and Spanish.
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NEW! County Recommends Syphilis Screenings During Pregnancy as Infant Cases Rise
Cases of babies born with syphilis have increased in San Diego County, reaching a record 35 in 2022, according to new data from County Public Health officials.
Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact or from a birthing parent to a baby during pregnancy. That is called congenital syphilis and can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, major health problems in babies, and even death, if not treated.
Read the full article here.
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MPOX Resources
MPOX is a viral disease that can make you sick. One symptom includes a rash, which may look like pimples or blisters, often with an earlier flu-like illness. MPOX is rare and does not spread easily between people without close contact. The threat of MPOX to the general US population remains low.
Please share the following resources with your community, staff, and partners to help raise awareness and lower the risks of MPOX.
• Vaccine Webpage
• Human MPOX Website & FAQs
• MPOX Flyer - English
• MPOX Flyer - Spanish
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NEW! California Legislative Black Caucus African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program
The California Legislative Black Caucus’ (CLBC) African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program is for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are interested in an on-campus, immersion experience. The 2024 African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program takes place from July 17th and 20th, 2024 on-campus at Cal State Dominguez Hills, located in Los Angeles, CA.
The CLBC Youth Leadership Programs seek to identify and help prepare the next generation to become community, business, governmental and nonprofit organizational leaders in the African-American community. The primary goal of the CLBC Youth Leadership Programs is to "build a bench" of young leaders who will lead California in solving issues of protecting voter rights, increasing access to higher education and career training.
Applications are due April 30th.
Click here to register.
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Mother Inspiring Healthy Action Program
UC San Diego is inviting people to participate in a study for mothers and their adult daughters interested in achieving a healthier weight. During a 24-week program, participants will learn how to make lifestyle changes involving healthy eating and increased physical activity. The program is available at no cost.
Mother and daughter may be eligible if both are:
- Overweight
- 18-65 years of age
- Mexican or Mexican American
- Able to attend 24 weekly sessions together
- Interested in losing weight
View the flyer in English and Spanish. Click here to learn more.
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Citizens Academy
Participate in the San Diego County Probation Department's 4th Annual Citizens Academy. The 4-week course will be free of charge and run from Sunday, April 7th through Monday, May 6th. The course will meet 4 times from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Community Support Office, 3977 Ohio St., San Diego, CA 92104.
This engaging and informative program is designed to give participants the history, role, and responsibilities of the Probation Department. The program is also designed to provide participants with an increased understanding of the operations and practices of the Probation Department.
View the flyer here.
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Logan Heights CDC Emergent Entrepreneurship Program
The Logan Heights CDC Emergent Entrepreneurship Program, or LEEP, is a 5-week entrepreneurship workshop. Orientation will be on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Logan Heights CDC Office, 3040 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92102.
View the flyer here. Register for the program here.
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RISE Urban Leadership Fellows Program
The RISE Urban Leadership Fellows Program focuses on the personal and professional development of each fellow through intensive forums, the development and implementation of a self-selected community project, and coaching and peer learning throughout the fellowship year.
The application is open from Monday, February 26th to Sunday, June 23rd.
Click here to learn more.
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The YMCA Is Seeking Donations
The YMCA is seeking donations for an upcoming Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource event on May 25, 2024.
To learn how you can support, click here.
For questions or inquiries, please email Sarah Garlejo, Sarah.Garlejo@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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NEW! San Diego Workforce Partnership Flood Relief
The San Diego Workforce Partnership is offering funding to support with access to new hires or upskilling current staff. To qualify, the business must be in San Diego and be able to hire someone who is unemployed and has been impacted by the floods.
View the flyer here.
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NEW! File Taxes for Free with IRS Direct File
Direct File is a new IRS service that is helping people save time and money by filing their taxes online, for free, directly with the IRS!
Direct File is accessible on smartphones, laptops, tablets, or desktop computers, enabling users to file their taxes in English or Spanish within just 30 minutes.
Visit directfile.irs.gov to check for eligibility.
View flyer in English and Spanish.
View the IRS Direct File Outreach Toolkit here.
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NEW! Food Banks
The San Diego LGBT Community Center has partnered with the San Diego Food Bank to provide healthy food to the community.
The food bank runs on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the San Diego LGBT Community Center's parking lot, 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103.
Click here to learn more.
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NEW! Teen Business Course
UC San Diego Extended Studies is hosting a business course for teens to teach high school students how to refine skills required for professional leadership by practicing business management techniques in small-group settings.
The course will take place on Mondays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, April 7th through June 3rd in the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Teen Room, 151 YMCA Wy., San Diego, CA 92102.
Click here to register.
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Spring into STEAM
Learn about distant star constellations and galaxies, and
discover the technologies needed for space exploration during the San Diego Public Library's 8th annual Spring into STEAM event.
All programs run from March through May and are geared
towards students aged 9-12.
Click here to learn more.
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Tenants' Rights Program
The Tenants' Rights Program provided by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program offers vital legal assistance to low-income tenants and their families, with a focus on eviction prevention and housing stability.
Click here for more information. Visit their website here to learn about eligibility for free legal assistance or call 619-235-5656 ext. 127.
View the flyer in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Dari, and Pashto.
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San Diego Mission Academy's Academic Enrichment Program
The Academic Enrichment Program at San Diego Mission Academy prepares graduates for post-secondary success by providing a flexible, equitable, high-quality and personalized virtual learning experience.
Register for the program here.
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San Diego Promise
Join virtual information sessions on the 2024 San Diego Promise program that offers up to two years of free college tuition, health fees, and grants for class materials for eligible students at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges.
Register for the webinar here.
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County Extends Emergency Temporary Lodging Program for Flood Victims
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted last Tuesday to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program.
The program, which was launched on February 10th, has provided safe and secure lodging for more than 840 families who were displaced by flooding from the January 22 storm.
Read the full article here.
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Community Spaces Available for Reservations
The Southeastern Live Well Center's Tubman Chavez Conference Center and Community Based Organizations (CBO) Suite is now open for community use!
View the CBO Suite flyer and/or the Tubman Chavez Conference Center flyer for more information and how to reserve a space.
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211 San Diego Resource Database
211 San Diego manages a free, publicly accessible database of community, health, and disaster services. Adding services is free!
To get started, visit the website here.
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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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