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North County Community Updates
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 Luck Flows Both Ways! Spin for a Discounted Adoption Fee
Consider this your lucky month if you’re looking to adopt a pet. County Animal Services is putting fate in your hands with its own Wheel o’ Fortune for pet adoptions. Give the wheel a spin to see your discounted pet adoption fee. This promotion runs through all of March.
The adoption fee can range from free to $17, puppies and kittens excluded, at both the South Shelter in Bonita and the North shelter in Carlsbad.
To learn more, click here!
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NEW! Mind, Body & Business Wellness Fair
WHEN: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: North Inland Live Well Center, 649 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Register here!
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NEW! Neuro-Nurturing: Advancing Powerful Strategies for the Decade of the Child
WHEN: Friday, March 14th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Online/Virtual
Register here!
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NEW! Fallbrook A Leer – A Celebration of Literacy
WHEN: Saturday, March 15th | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
WHERE: 400 W Elder St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Spanish flyer here!
Register here!
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NEW! North Rural Roundtable Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Online, via Zoom
Register here!
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NEW! Understanding Huntingtons Disease: Cargiving and Support
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Online, via Zoom
Register here!
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NEW! Behavioral Health Workforce Fund Informational Session
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
WHERE: Online/Virtual
Register here!
For questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Wagner at AWagner@thinkpic.org.
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NEW! Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Webinar and Career Panel
WHEN: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Online/Virtual
Register here!
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NEW! Dare to Care Teen Symposium
WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
WHERE: Oceanside Clubhouse, 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054
Spanish flyer here!
Register here!
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NEW! My Girlfriend’s Closet Free Clothing Distribution
WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus,1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
Spanish flyer here!
Register here!
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 Support Groups for Persons with Long COVID
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NEW! Contracting Opportunities for Community-based Organizations - The County of San Diego is looking for 10 non-profit, community-based organizations to bid for contracts as part of a new one-year pilot project to support County language services and community engagement. Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2025. Interested organizations can apply through the County’s BuyNet site, an interactive website for suppliers wishing to do business with the County.
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Community Cares Program - 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.
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San Diego Pride Resources - If you and/or your organization are interested in being added to a speaker list for Gay-Straight Alliances at San Diego Unified School District, please contact Wendy Scott at: wscott@sandi.net.
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 NEW! Community Clean Energy Grant
Deadline: Friday, March 14th, 2025 | Apply here!
Immigrants and Refugees Advocacy Local Organization
Deadline: Friday, March 14th, 2025 | Apply here!
Youth Workforce Grant Opportunity
Deadline: Friday, March 28th, 2025 | Apply here!
NEW! 2025 Mental Health Service Expansion & Workforce Development Grant
Deadline: Friday, March 28th, 2025 | Apply here!
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31th, 2025 | Apply here!
Deadline: Monday, April 14th, 2025 | Apply here!
Systems for Action: Community-Led Systems Research to Address Systemic Racism
Deadline: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 | Apply here!
Deadline: Ongoing | Apply here!
Deadline: Ongoing | Apply here!
All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant
Deadline: Ongoing | Apply here!
EPA Thriving Communities Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing | Apply here!
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NEW! Black Infant Health Program
The San Diego County Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is a FREE supportive service for pregnant women and new mothers who are at least 16 years of age and self-identify as Black or African American. BIH aims to improve health among eligible mothers and babies by empowering pregnant and mothering, Black/African American moms and make healthier choices for a brighter future. We accept participants at any stage of pregnancy and up to 6 months post-partum, regardless of income.
For more information, please click here!
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NEW! Care Connect by Vista Hill Clinic
Vista Hill is a community-based, dynamic non-profit organization. We maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County, assisting underserved, challenged children, teens, adults, and families. Our three areas of focus are intellectual & developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and mental illness.
Spanish flyer here!
For more information, please click here!
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NEW! Emergency Preparedness: Community Resources and Learning Opportunities
The County of San Diego offers community resources and learning opportunities for emergency preparedness. Emergencies can happen at any time—be ready with these crucial resources! The Emergency Preparedness Resource provides vital information on free, 24/7 crisis support, wildfire preparedness, emergency notifications, and community response services.
Click here to view the flyer!
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California 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, visit here!
Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
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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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Vista Community Clinic: Free Application Assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh Enrollment
Our counselors may help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.
Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669.
To learn more, click here!
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Call 2-1-1 San Diego
2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.
Learn more here.
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FREE! Access & Crisis Line (ACL)
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, please call the Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240.
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Neighborhood Healthcare Resources
Neighborhood Healthcare - Medi-Cal Enrollment
Neighborhood Healthcare's experienced Certified Enrollment Counselors (CEC) are available to help determine if you or your family are eligible for enrollment in Medi-Cal. If you are not eligible for Medi-Cal, their CECs can help you enroll in Covered California. Learn more here!
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TrueCare Resources
Free Assistance for Health Insurance, Medi-Cal Enrollment, and Community Resources
TrueCare can help you find the right plan and assist you in filling out the application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. We can also help you apply for or report changes to Medi-Cal, Covered California, Medicare, and CalFresh. This FREE TrueCare service is available to anyone – even if you’re not a patient.
Call or text (760) 736-6734, or submit the form here to schedule an appointment with one of our friendly, bilingual Program & Resource Specialists.
TrueCare Academic Success Program
TrueCare’s Academic Success Program (ASP) refers struggling students for testing at a TrueCare location to identify and diagnose a learning disorder or other issues that may impact your child’s learning. Once a child enrolls in ASP, TrueCare providers use assessments to identify the issue and recommend an action plan for improvement.
Contact (760) 736-6767 for more information.
TrueCare Free Food Distribution
When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month | 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Melba Bishop Community Recreation Center | 5306 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057
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Housing and Community Development Assistance
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