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South Region Community Updates
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SAVE THE DATE! Love Your Heart is February 10 - February 14, 2025
Love Your Heart (LYH) is an annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public.
LYH annually helps tens of thousands of people get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own heart health. Learn more and check out ways to get involved at LoveYourHeartSD.org.
If you are interested in hosting a LYH screening site, apply by January 31, 2025 here.
Local Senior Lives His Best Life in a New Home
Life is sweet for San Diego senior Earl Deshazer eight months after moving into his new affordable home at Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista. Earl lives in one of 127-units designed to meet the needs of low-income seniors 55 and up, earning between 25 percent and 50 percent of the Area Median Income. Read more about his new home here!
Postcards Sent to Registered Voters for District One Special Primary Election
Over 376,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District listing their voting options for the April 8 special primary election.
Have Your Say at County Today and Every Day
Today is Global Community Engagement Day, a day when people across the world celebrate community efforts to work together in improving their communities. The County of San Diego recognizes that collaboration and partnership with community are vital, and we want to hear from you! Read more about the current input opportunities here!
Let’s make sure that every day is a community engagement day and make your voice heard.
Current input opportunities include:
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NEW! Seniors Free at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
During the month of February, all visitors age 65 and older receive free admission to the Safari Park. Enjoy the sights on an Africa Tram, see the platypuses and other Aussie species
at Walkabout Australia, wander through Tiger Trail, take a stroll around Mombasa Lagoon, and relax with refreshments on the patio at Kijamii Overlook. There's a world of sights to see—all
at the Safari Park!
Seniors 65+ must present valid photo ID at turnstiles for free entry. Parking not included.
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NEW! Imperial Beach Intergenerational Garden Community Garden Ribbon Cutting!
Join the County of San Diego, City of Imperial Beach, Aging and Independence Services, San Diego Gas & Electric, AARP, SD Children & Nature, and the Master Gardener Association on January 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM for ribbon cutting and opening of the community garden. Light refreshments will be served.
WHERE: Veterans Park | 1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
WHEN: January 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM
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NEW! San Diego American Indian Health Center: Wellness Fair
Join us for the free Wellness Fair featuring fun activities & resources from local organizations for the mind, body, and spirit!
WHEN: Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Memorial Park | 360 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
Click here to register and receive information.
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
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Cafecito con Alzheimer's San Diego: Nuestro Cerebro y Nuestra Salud
Venga y hable con nosotros sobre cómo nuestro cerebro es parte de nuestra salud.
CUÁNDO: martes, 4 de febrero de 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
DÓNDE: Biblioteca de San Ysidro | 4235 Beyer Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173
Haga clic aquí para inscribirse.
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NEW! A Guide to Black Mental Health
Discover how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and misdiagnoses uniquely impact Black communities. This webinar will explore the critical role of pediatric behavioral health services in supporting families and professionals. Learn empowering strategies to improve mental health outcomes and create lasting change.
WHEN: Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: Online, register here!
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NEW! Urban Surf 4 Kids Hanai Mentoring Program - Urban Surf 4 Kids is accepting applications for volunteers and youth participants in the 2025 Hanai Mentoring Program. Join one of six groups in San Diego County. Urban Surf 4 Kids is now accepting applications at US4K.org.
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NEW! Young Professionals Council - The Center’s Young Professionals Council is a community of LGBTQ+ leaders and allies ages 21-40ish that offers opportunities for connection, career development, friendship, and power-building. The last day to apply is Sunday, February 9th.
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NEW! Join Grandma Lulu For A Freel Meal at Grandma Lulu's Table - Grandma LuLu’s Table is available to provide free plant meals in San Diego Communities. Would you like to host them to provide the plant-based meals and wellness program? Grandma LuLu's Tablecelebrates healthy eating with a star ingredient in every meal! This month, a "star ingredient" is being featured, packed with flavor and health benefits. Contact at: info@grandmalulustable.org or www.grandmalulustable.org.
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All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant - Grants are available to qualifying families with kids in grade K-12 and not-for-profit community-based recreational sports organizations in low-income areas on a need and first-come, first served basis as funds are available. Find out more information here!
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Growing Equity - Their mission is to advance community food sovereignty and health equity through urban agriculture. In 2025, they are offering over $250,000 in funding opportunities to support urban growers across San Diego County.
- Open application period: February 2025
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2025 Innovation in Education STEAM Grant - The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) is pleased to announce our Request for Application (RFA) process is open for the $25,000 that is awarded through the CFF “Innovation in Education” STEAM Grant Program for the 22nd Annual “Innovation in Education Awards,” on May 15, 2025 at SeaWorld San Diego. All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the 2025 CFF “Innovation in Education” grants.
- Closing Date: February 7, 2025
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Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students - The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program increases diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have financial need, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
- Closing Date: February 19, 2025
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National Rainbow College Fund - Announcing a brand-new scholarship to exclusively support LGBTQ+ students whether in or out of the closet to empower students to pursue dreams for a higher education.
- Closing Date: March 5, 2025
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NEW! 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant - AARP is now accepting applications for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant program through March 5th at 2pm PST. Grant focus areas include Public Places, Transportation, Housing, Digital Connections, and Community Resilience. To learn more, view past grantees, and submit an application, visit here.
- Closing Date: March 5, 2025
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NEW! Enroll Today to Receive Reimbursement for Emergency Rides Home
If you walk, bike, carpool, vanpool, or ride transit to work in San Diego County, you can enroll in the SANDAG Guaranteed Ride Home program. Get reimbursed up to $100 per ride, up to three times a year, for emergency trips home.
For more information, please click here.
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NEW! San Diego Food Resources
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NEW! ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties' Know Your Rights (KYR) Training Series
Join the ACLU-SDIC for our Know Your Rights (KYR) training series to learn about your rights, how to protect them and what to do if they’ve been violated. All trainings are virtual and offered in English and Spanish.
Provides an overview of rights, regardless of immigration status, and how to protect them during encounters with federal immigration authorities.
Ofrece una visión general de sus derechos, sin considerar su estado migratorio, y cómo proteger sus derechos durante encuentros con las autoridades federales de inmigración.
Register here!
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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students in Middle and High Schools
This is the third installment in a series of reports from the National Women's Law Center analyzing state legal protections for pregnant and parenting students across 50 states and the District of Columbia. It highlights programs, schools, and state policies that have positive outcomes for young parents.
Download the report to learn more here.
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Free E-bike Training for Teens
With e-bikes surging in popularity, they've become a vital tool for reducing car trips, easing school carpool lines, and encouraging eco-friendly transportation. Most teens and children who ride e-bikes have never taken a driver’s education course, yet they’re expected to safely navigate roads shared with cars. This online course addresses these knowledge gaps, empowering teens and their families to become more skilled, aware, and responsible e-bike riders.
Register for this free course here!
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Free 10-Week Citizenship Course
is hosting a series of citizenship classes through our partners at Jewish Family Service.
Citizenship Classes at San Diego County Library: Tuesday, February 4th - Wednesday, April 9th.
Free 10-week citizenship classes will be held at the following library branch:
- Bonita-Sunnyside: Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration is required. Please call or text (619) 753-1630, or email to enroll.
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Thank you!
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