Help Spread the Word: County Budget 2025-2027 Informational Open House
Discover how the County’s budget serves you and your community. Attend an informational open house at 5 p.m. on April 17 at the County Operations Center Chambers.
You can find out what the County does, how the budget is built, and learn about the many services that help you and neighbors. You can also ask questions and find out how to get involved in the budget process.
Staff members are working on the budget now to present a balanced recommended budget to the Board of Supervisors on May 1. The 2025-26 budget will go into effect on July 1.
The open house will run until 7 p.m. Be sure and bring the kids too. They can meet some adoptable animals, visit a live hawk, see County emergency vehicles up close, check out a Probation K9 demonstration and more.
2025 NAMIWalks Community Wellness Expo Kicks Off May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Matters Month (MIMHMM) is just around the corner! Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego have partnered to host the Community Wellness Expo at the NAMIWalks 5K event on April 26, 2025 at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The Wellness Expo will be kicking off MIMHMM and will offer mental health-related resources, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations, advocates, and community members dedicated to mental wellness. The Expo will feature nearly 100 exhibitors with a combination of community organizations, providers, and County departments to provide mental health-related resources along with fun and interactive activities and promotional materials for all to enjoy.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming MIMHMM events and materials by visiting the It’s Up to Us website at Up2SD.org.
County is Warning the Public Not to Eat Locally Harvested Shellfish
The County of San Diego is advising people not to eat locally harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters that were not purchased from a state-certified commercial shellfish harvester or dealer. In each county, dangerous levels of domoic acid, which can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP), have been detected in locally harvested mussels. The naturally occurring domoic acid toxin can cause illness or death in humans. Cooking does not destroy the toxin.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is looking for one lucky 5th grader who will spend the day as the “Sheriff” with San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez!
The deadline to sign-up is: Friday, April 11, 2025
WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025
WHERE: John F. Duffy Administrative Center | 9621 Ridgehaven Ct., San Diego, CA 92123
Children 12 and under are invited to join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place throughout the library so bring your basket! The line will begin at 10:00 AM. Limit 3-5 eggs per child, while supplies last.
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE: National City Public Library | 1401 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
NEW! 9th Annual Free South Bay Earth Day
The celebration will feature a host of family-friendly activities, workshops, exhibits, vendors, art, food and drink, nonprofits, how-to, and all-day entertainment. In addition to celebrating our precious, fragile planet and its bounty, South Bay Earth Day will engage and motivate visitors to choose environmentally friendly products and lifestyle choices, learn, and practice sustainable and mindful habits.
WHERE: Chula Vista Bayfront Park | 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Declarando Impuestos: Derechos y
Responsabilidades (2024)
En esta charla virtual, el equipo de Impuestos de Legal Aid Society of San Diego compartirá información clave sobre la declaración de impuestos 2024 y consejos para la temporada 2025.
CUÁNDO: Lunes, 14 de abril de 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DÓNDE: En línea, vía Zoom
Haga clic aquí para registrarse en el seminario web de Zoom.
NEW! "Day of the Child" Family Festival's Ultimate 3rd Annual Car Show
Join the Day of the Child Car Show where there will be awards for several categories, food, live entertainment on two stages, and over 100 exhibit booths with free giveaways for the family.
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Memorial Park | 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Chula Vista Community Collaborative:
Day of the Child 2025
The Chula Vista Community Collaborative will be hosting a Day of the Child event, featuring a variety of fun activities such as entertainment, a car show, performers, games, and more. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with community resources that support children’s health and safety. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event!
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Memorial Park | 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Check out the FREE Spring 2025 Neighborhood Tour which will include a community health resource fair, a mariachi performance, as well as the main show!
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM
WHERE: Cesar Chavez Recreation Center | 455 Sycamore Rd, San Diego, 92173
3rd Annual Mental Health Youth Leadership Summit
Join for a free, youth-led leadership summit for middle and high school students and parents! Sign up to be part of a group working to raise awareness of mental health and break the stigma around mental illness.
Welcome to the Mosaic Community Garden of Chula Vista's 10th Anniversary Celebration! Check out the beautiful garden for a day of fun, family-friendly activities, and light refreshments as they commemorate a decade of growth and community.
NEW! Leah's Pantry Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security Training
This training explores the connection between nourishment and both positive and adverse experiences, emphasizing a trauma informed approach to community-based work. Participants will learn key principles of trauma-informed care, reflect on their relationship with food, and consider strategies for responding to challenging interactions.
NEW!Gleaning in Chula Vista - Have you heard of Gleaning? The gathering of surplus food from farms, gardens, backyards, and orchards to help relieve food insecurity. If you have fruit trees, donate your extra backyard fruit! Reduce the nuisance of rotting fruit attracting rodents and insects. Volunteers from ProduceGood can pick the fruit and deliver it to food pantries. If you have a vehicle, volunteer as a driver! You can move the picked fruit to recipients. If you have time, volunteer as a gleaner! Gleaning organizations welcome volunteers of all ages, including families and groups, for whatever amount of time you can give.
NEW!UCSD MIHA Program - a weight management research trial that focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles through nutrition and physical activity among Latina moms and adult daughters in San Diego County. They are actively recruiting participants, with their last cohort for this year starting at the end of May.
San Diego Black Worker Center: Workplace Rights Ambassador Program - The San Diego Black Worker Center, in partnership with the California Labor Commissioner's Office, is bringing the Workplace Rights Ambassador Program to San Diego! We are committed to providing Black workers with the tools and resources to advocate for themselves and others in the workplace.
Timeline: April 2025 - September 2025
Public Health Advocate Camp - Rising high school juniors and seniors are invited to attend a no-cost, five-day summer camp exploring the world of public health! The camp will take place from June 23-27, 2025.
Apply by May 2, 2025
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.
Funding Opportunities
NEW!Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program - California Department of Food and Agriculture's Farm to Community Food Hubs Program has up to $13.75 million available to award. Funding planning and food aggregation and distribution infrastructure for community food hubs to increase purchasing of local, environmentally sustainable, climate smart, and equitably produced food by schools and other institutions to build a better food system economy, support the local farming and Indigenous food production economies, accelerate climate adaptation, and employ food system workers with fair wages and working conditions.
Eligible Geographies: Applicants must be based and operating in California. To learn more, visit the Grant Guidelines.
Application deadline: April 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM
NEW!2025 Multifamily Finance SuperNOFA - The Multifamily Housing Super NOFA provides applicants with opportunity to apply for a combination of the available funding programs at the same time and within the same round.
Application deadline: April 15, 2025
NEW!CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development - CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient forests throughout the state by supporting a diverse set of business development and workforce development projects. To learn more, visit the Grant Guidelines.
Application deadline: April 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM
NEW!Me2We Scholarship - The Me2We Scholarship celebrates students who serve their community and have shifted from living a me-centered life to a we-centered life. Applicants must be looking to continue post-secondary education at a university, college, or trade school, and reside in the United States. A total of $5,000 will be awarded in various amounts, depending on the number of applicants selected. Applicants will be notified by June 6, 2025. Please answer questions to the best of your ability. For any further inquiry, contact Donna Colbert at dcolbert@casaneighborhoods.org.
Application deadline: May 23, 2025
NEW!Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities - The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) builds healthier communities and protects the environment by increasing the supply of affordable places to live near jobs, stores, transit, and other daily needs. Personal vehicle use is, by far, the most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in California. AHSC reduces these emissions by funding projects that make it easier for residents to get out of their cars and walk, bike, or take public transit. Visit the AHSC Program page to learn about eligibility requirements, funding, and how to apply.
Application deadline: May 28, 2025, by 4:00 PM
School Wellbeing Program Grant Opportunity - GiveThx offers a research-validated approach to support student and staff mental health as well as social emotional learning. They are inviting up to 100 schools or districts to receive the program at no cost for the 2025-2026 school year with the potential to strengthen school community, mental health, and belonging.
Humanities for All Quick Grants - A grant program that supports locally-initiated public humanities projects. This program responds to the needs and interests of Californians, encourages greater public participation in humanities programming, particularly by new and/or underserved audiences. It aims to promote understanding and empathy among all our state’s peoples in order to cultivate a thriving democracy.
California’s new virtual behavioral health program that provides free support to all families with kids ages 0–12. They offer private 1:1 coaching with video and chat, personalized digital tools, and guidance and referrals to community resources.
Check out this flyer available in English and Spanish for more information.
A CalHOPE program by Kooth, is the all-in-one mental health app for California Young adults to destress, reset, and seek support. They offer diverse, bilingual coaches, interactive and insightful tools and a moderated community forum.
If you have questions or would like more information, email Allison Lawrence
Free Financial Coaching!
Meet one-on-one with a FREE and confidential financial coach. Get personalized support to reach your financial goals.
Eligibility:
18 years or older
Interested in discussing your financial goals
Not required to have Social Security Number or ITIN
Contact Us:
(619) 858-0563
3040 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
Medi-Cal Health and Social Services
The County of San Diego (County), Medical Care Services department is excited to announce an opportunity to contract with the County to conduct in-person(s) and virtual community engagement sessions to raise awareness of Medi-Cal Transformation Enhanced Care Management and Community Support services. Please review the Request for Quote (RFQ) 1480 Lots – [which span all 5 districts]- linked below to learn more about this opportunity to provide community engagement, empowerment, and education to increase utilization of Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports in San Diego County.
For property owners in National City! Brownfields are underutilized or vacant properties often due to contamination concerns. With grant funding from the EPA and California DTSC, SDSU's National City Brownfields Assessment Project offers free Phase 1 environmental site assessments to property owners.
Benefits:
1. Learn about your property's environmental status
2. Zero cost for you, no obligation to take action
3. Potential redevelopment and funding opportunities
The Fathers First Program offers several options for fathers to be at no cost. These programs are available for fathers to focus on parenting techniques, relationship skills, and creating stronger bonds with your child.
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 to 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.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to learn more.
California Earned Income Tax Credit
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the Young Child Tax Credit are state tax credits available for working Californians. If you qualify, you may see a reduced tax bill or a bigger refund.
San Diego County - Air Improvement Relief Effort Program
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is distributing free air purifiers and up to two filters to households affected by sewage odors near the Tijuana River Valley. Eligible households in the City of San Diego communities of Otay Mesa West, San Ysidro, Egger Highlands, Nestor, and Tijuana River Valley, and the City of Imperial Beach, can register online.
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