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East Region Community Updates
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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We're Updating Our Newsletter Schedule!
Beginning March 2025, our regional newsletters will shift from weekly to a twice a month schedule. You will now receive updates on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, keeping you informed on the latest community news and resources.
Thank you for staying connected with us—we appreciate your support!
2025 Public Health Champions – Call for Nominations
It’s that time of year to nominate candidates for the 2025 Live Well San Diego 24th Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony! These awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of individuals and organizations in public health services that protect and promote the health of San Diego County residents. Please visit the website here to submit your nomination(s). We look forward to your submission(s)!
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NEW! Free Catalytic Converter Engraving Event
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is hosting a free Catalytic Converter Engraving Event to help deter theft and assist law enforcement in recovery efforts! Limited to the first 200 vehicles. Call 619-415-0831 or email tzimmer@mossy.com to RSVP.
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Mossy Honda Lemon Grove | 3615 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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NEW! Rural Communities Telebriefing
Join this virtual Rural Communities Telebriefing to hear from experts on the Community Emergency Response Team, Planning & Development Services, San Diego County Fire, Public Health Services, and American Red Cross.
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom. Register here.
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County District 4 Grants Workshop
This event will equip nonprofits, community-based organizations, and government and public agencies with the tools to submit proposals that uplift our community to the District 4 Community Enhancement & Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant Programs.
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom. Register here.
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NEW! Filing Taxes: Rights & Responsibilities
In this free webinar, representatives from Legal Aid Society of San Diego's Tax (LITC) will discuss key information for filing taxes for 2024.
WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom. Register here.
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NEW! Breaking Free from Nicotine Pouches
Join this webinar led by Victoria Penton, the Assistant Clinical Director of Kick It California, to learn more about what nicotine pouches are, how nicotine affects the brain, common misconceptions about nicotine use, and cessation strategies.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom. Register here.
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NEW! Alzheimer’s San Diego: How to Talk About Memory Loss
Learn how to plan for successful, lower-stress family discussions about difficult topics like changes in memory, driving, and living alone. Registration link coming soon.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
WHERE: San Diego Oasis La Mesa | 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, Ste 325 La Mesa, CA 91942
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Neuro-Nurturing: Advancing Powerful Strategies for the Decade of the Child
This webinar shares information on the topic of Neuro-Nurturing infants to support positive pathways to health and wellbeing. For more information, visit their website here.
WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual. Register here.
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Lemon Grove School District Multicultural Fair and Family Day
Join the Lemon Grove School District for their Multicultural Fair and Family Day! It will be a fun day of culture, community, and fun!
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Lemon Grove Recreation Center | 3131 School Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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Santee's New Event: Discover Your Community
Join the City of Santee and its partners at Elev8 Arts for a fun and exciting multifaceted event highlighting the community and its natural surroundings, featuring various local businesses, community, and performance groups.
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Town Center Community Park East | 550 Park Center Dr, Santee, CA 92071
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CarFit- Custom Driving Safety Program
CarFit® is a Free, interactive, and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Designed to help seniors over 55 years of age, CarFit® helps older drivers learn how the effects of aging can change the way they fit in their vehicle and how their driving can be affected.
WHEN: Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE: Point Loma Nazarene University - College of Health Sciences | 9055 Balboa Ave, San Diego CA 92123
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Rise Above Academy
Join the San Diego Sherriff's Department in their efforts to empower youth and build a stronger community. Youth between the ages of 9 to 12 years old are invited to attend this free course.
WHEN: Every Wednesday Night until April 9, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE: Spring Valley Community Center | 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
To register, please click here.
See the Spanish flyer here.
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TEDx KidsElCajon Mentors Needed
Cajon Valley Union School District is looking for mentors to assist their students prepare for their TEDx talks in the Spring. This is a short commitment to listen to a student after a short training and then follow-up with encouraging words before their presentation. If you are interested, please see the flyer and reach out to Carol Lewis: carol.lewis@elcajoncollaborative.org
For more information, please click here.
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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 in employment. Eligibility requirements, application materials, and more details can be found here. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (February 28, 2025).
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All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant - Grants are available for qualifying families with K-12 kids and nonprofit sports organizations in low-income areas, based on need and first-come, first-served. For more information, please click here.
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EPA Thriving Communities Grant Program - The International Community Foundation (ICF) EPA Thriving Communities Grant Program offers $48M for projects in San Diego, Orange, and Imperial counties. Grants range from $150K to $350K. Applications are ongoing. Apply early for priority consideration.
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Common Scholarship Application - In just one application, the Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 130 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Scholarships are available for students attending four-year universities, community colleges, or career/technical schools. Apply by March 5, 2025.
- LGBTQ+ Scholarships - Powered by San Diego Foundation, the National Rainbow College Fund empowers LGBTQ+ students to pursue their ambitions for higher education, whether they are “out” or not. The scholarship that lets you be you. Apply today! Application deadline is March 5, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
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2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant! - AARP is now accepting applications for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant program through March 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM. 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.
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NEW! Cal Earned Income Tax Credit
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the Young Child Tax Credit are state tax credits for working Californians. If you qualify, you may see a reduced tax bill or a bigger refund.
For more information, please click here.
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
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NEW! Virtual Wellness Center
The San Diego County Office of Education offers a Virtual Wellness Center that includes activities and resources to support the well-being of staff, students, and parents by promoting health and wellness. Feel free to visit the website here to discover strategies and tools that work for you.
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week highlights the impact of eating disorders across the United States, particularly for women and girls. This year’s observance takes place from February 24 to March 2, 2025. Join organizations, health professionals, and communities across the country to reduce stigma, support recovery, and connect individuals with helpful resources. Visit here to explore resources and access the 2025 toolkit.
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30-Day Mental Wellness Practice Resources
The 30-Day Mental Wellness Practice is designed to provide a variety of options to match self-care practices to fit unique needs and lifestyles. Start anytime—whether at the start, middle, or end of the month. Explore the new downloadable and shareable content such as practice materials, optional activity worksheets, and social media content to share the practice with your network and communities.
For more information, visit here!
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The Vial of Life
This program is run by the County of San Diego Aging & Independence Services (AIS). The Vial is a convenient and practical way of recording you, or a loved one's medical information and having it ready for an emergency. Request a free Vial of Life today!
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Ride Well to Age Well Guide
The Ride Well to Age Well Guide, which provides information on transportation agencies and services throughout San Diego County, has been updated and is now available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Somali, Korean, Farsi, and Dari. The guide can be found here or email Jacob Carson at JacobR.Carson@sdcounty.ca.gov for a physical copy to be mailed to you.
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211 Community Calendar
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar! The 211 Community Calendar is a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events, conferences, and more, all to offer access to resources for the community through one-time or recurring events. To submit events, please create an account. Learn more 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.
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