The LWSD South Region Community Leadership Team (SRCLT) is a Baldrige Communities of Excellence Award Recipient!
We are thrilled to announce that the Live Well San Diego South Region Community Leadership Team (LWSD SRCLT) is a Baldrige Communities of Excellence Award Recipient!
In October 2024, the LWSD South Region Community Leadership Team (SRCLT), along with ten other communities across the United States will be receiving the prestigious Baldrige Communities of Excellence Award as a formal recognition for their Outstanding Commitment to Collaborative Leadership and Social Impact. The recipient communities have demonstrated remarkable progress in aligning their efforts around shared goals, improving communication with residents, and developing data-driven approaches to measure their success. Congratulations to the LWSD SRCLT members for your commitment to improving the well-being of residents through collaborative leadership and community-wide initiatives.
Please Join Us!
We are also excited to invite you to our annual end-of-the-year LWSD SRCLT Meeting. This in-person meeting is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Communities of Excellence journey, reflect on our accomplishments over the past year, and set our intentions for the coming year. Register here.
Date: Monday, December 9th, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Hub at Eastlake, 2434 Fenton Street, Suite 300, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Theme: Homelessness Work Group (Featuring guest speakers and special guests)
Has your organization collaborated with the County’s Public Health Services (PHS)? If so, we want your feedback! As a thank you for completing the survey, you may receive a $25 Visa gift card! To participate, use the survey link here.
The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) is accepting applications for 2025 Community Grants!
With the mission of Lending a Hand, CECO has supported local non-profits since 1956. 100% of contributions address the diverse needs of San Diego. CECO grants funds towards tangible goods, such as equipment and furnishing, that directly benefit the population served by the program.
The 2025 CECO Community Grants are open from October 14th to November 14th, 2024. Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions can apply for up to $10,000 to fund tangible goods like equipment and furnishings that benefit San Diego communities. Eligible applicants must be in good standing and have met previous grant reporting requirements. Applicants should submit an online form and provide supporting documents by email. CECO prioritizes one application per organization and doesn't guarantee yearly funding.
County Expanding Mental Health Care Through Recuperative Care Beds
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has accepted a $12.4 million grant from the state and approved using $8 million in other funds to expand access to mental health services.
The grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program will fund 16 recuperative beds along with renovations to a building that will become a new County Substance Use Residential and Treatment Services facility in National City. It will also fund another 33 new recuperative care beds at other treatment centers.
Take the Community Action Partnership (CAP) needs assessment survey!
Through November 10, Initium Health and Community Action Partnership (CAP) are hosting an anonymous countywide survey and in-person Ideas Exchange meetings to gather input from key community sectors, especially low-income residents. CAP empowers economically disadvantaged communities to achieve the "Live Well San Diego" vision, supporting families earning 125% or less of the federal poverty level. Your participation can help identify the causes of poverty and drive meaningful change.
Please share the survey widely to ensure all voices are heard!
Click here to take the survey in English, and here in Spanish!
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 risk of MPOX.
The Call for Entries is open for the 32nd SDLFF-San Diego Latino Film Festival, which will take place from March 19th to 23rd, 2025!
The San Diego Latino Film Festival was born thirty one years ago to serve as a platform that champions underrepresented voices in film by challenging the reigning and ever-present stereotypes about the Latinx experience in cinema. We are proud to advocate for inclusive, diverse, and progressive cinematic storytelling about the Latinx identity.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Q&A Sessions
Dreams for Change, a nonprofit focused on empowering underserved communities, is hosting two Zoom Q&A sessions about becoming a VITA volunteer. Learn more about the role and ask questions in either session:
WHEN: Friday, October 25th, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spread the word and see how you can make an impact!
Community Cares Program
Do you provide services to help support the basic needs of our neighbors? Many who face food insecurity are also in need of support with housing, education, healthcare, workforce development, and family support. Our outreach partners are invited to attend our food distributions and conduct community outreach to individuals and families receiving food assistance from the Food Bank.
Learn to prepare taxes and join one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the nation. VITA Offers free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those who have limited English proficiency, and others who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
The Local Author Program highlights the intellectual and creative accomplishments of writers in the San Diego region and is presented for reading interest as well as the opportunity to highlight the diverse and abundant talent we have locally.
The Showcase includes books and ebooks written by adults, teens and children. In its 59th year, the aim of the Showcase is to bring exposure to local talent and nurture the pursuit of the writing arts in San Diego.
This training provided by Office of Emergency Services will equip you and your team with critical knowledge on better preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters in San Diego County.
Training Overview:
Introduction to emergency preparedness, including local hazards (wildfires, earthquakes, floods, etc.)
Action steps to protect yourself and others.
Building an emergency supply kit.
Strategies for effective communication during disasters.
Q&A and community-specific guidance.
This training is ideal for your organization's staff, community health workers, and community members. You can select your preference for virtual or in-person training.
In collaboration with County and community partners, the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act program creates a new pathway to deliver mental health and substance use services to individuals who are diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders and are not engaged in treatment.
The County of San Diego Getting to Zero (GTZ) Mobile Application is intended for San Diego County residents, persons living with or at-risk of contracting HIV, and organizations and individuals involved in HIV related work. App users can connect to resources across San Diego County from any mobile device! Users can search by location, language, services offered, transportation routes, and much more.
SBCS transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County. SBCS services and supports assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.
For more information: Please call (619) 420-3620 or visit
Waves of Honor Free Admission for Active Duty Military and Families!
Through SeaWorld's Waves of Honor program, military personnel, and up to three direct dependents may enjoy one complimentary admission to SeaWorld® San Diego. Offer is available online and for visitation through Dec. 31, 2024.
In an effort to encourage more people to spend quality time outside, wherever and whenever they can - the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Nature Unplugged to host ranger-led hikes during their October 2024 Hike-a-thon.
The Care Center's mission is to connect individuals and their families to community-based interventions to prevent crime and victimization.
The Center's initative is to link individuals to community-based services to build strong partnerships to address community trauma and build resilience.
Walk through emotions through trained therapists and mental health professionals through Social Solutions! Clients will get the chance to meet and create new friendships in the LGBTQ+ youth community.
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