On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Community Action Partnership (CAP) is hosting a a Public Hearing to discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Community Action Plan with the Community Needs Assessment results. This plan guides program development and directs funding to different projects and services that support local communities. In person and Zoom options are available!
Don’t Forget! 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.
For more information about screening sites and other resources, please visit here.
TB Exposure Reported at Palomar High School
The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with the Sweetwater Union High School District to notify students, employees, and contractors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Palomar High School during the 2023-2024 school year.
More than 300 County Employees Take Part in Point in Time Count
The annual event is coordinated by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness and provides a one-day count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County, including those in emergency shelters and safe parking lots.
TOMORROW!SD Legion Trial Match vs. Utah Warriors Rugby Game
Don’t miss your chance to catch the SD Legion Rugby Team in action at home against the Utah Warriors at the world-class Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista!
WHEN: Friday, February 7th, 2025 | 12:00 PM
WHERE: Chula Vista Elite Athletic Training Center | 2800 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915
NEW! APAC 2025 Summer Internship Program - The Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications! This is your chance to gain valuable hands-on experience with elected officials and community-based organizations, helping you build skills for your future career.
NEW! 34th Annual Latina History Day: The Future History Makers Award- The application closes February 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM! Don't miss your chance to be recognized as a Future History Maker at the 34th Annual Latina History Day! This is your opportunity to shine as a young Latina trailblazer making an impact in your community. Must be a full-time undergrad student (18-23 years old) 3.0+ GPA required. Attend Latina History Day on March 7, 2025! Submit your application here.
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 here.
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.
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 Table celebrates 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.
Volunteers Needed for the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering - Calling all volunteers! Over 200 volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the 2025 Generation STEAM EXPO Day on March 1st at Petco Park. This event offers a chance to inspire curiosity and innovation in the next generation. To register to volunteer, click here! For questions regarding volunteering e-mail Julie Lupo at Jlupo@biocom.org.
Funding Opportunities
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!
Closing Date: Continuous
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
NEW! Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year 2024-25 - The ESE is accepting proposals to design, develop, and implement programs that will focus on transitioning participants into the workforce by placing them into employment. Eligibility requirements, application materials, and more details can be found here.
Closing Date: February 28, 2025
NEW! San Diego Foundation's Common Scholarship - The San Diego Foundation's Common Scholarship provides students access to more than 130 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, college students, and adult re-entry students who live in San Diego County and have financial need.
Closing Date: March 5, 2025
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
NEW! 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant - AARP is now accepting applications for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant program. 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 at 2pm PST
NEW! The 2025 MANA de San Diego Scholarship - The 2025 MANA de San Diego Scholarship application is officially open, offering financial support to Latina students pursuing higher education. Whether you’re beginning your college journey, continuing your studies, or working toward an advanced degree, this scholarship can help lighten the financial load, allowing you to focus on achieving your academic and career goals.
Closing Date: March 7, 2025
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.
Did you know Black individuals make up nearly 13% of new HIV diagnoses in San Diego despite only being 4.5% of the population? This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let’s spread the word about testing, treatment, and prevention in San Diego.
NEW! Southeastern Live Well Center CBO Suite
The Southeastern Live Well Center provides a single stop for services and serves as a hub for collaboration. The Community Based Organizations Suite is available at no cost to CBOs who serve the community. Call, email, or visit to reserve a workspace or huddle room. Reservations are available Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Enroll 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.
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.
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.
San Diego County Library 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 rudyf@jfssd.org to enroll.
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