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East Region Community Updates
Thursday, April 10, 2025
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County Community Wide Survey
The County of San Diego, Planning & Development Services (PDS) and the Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs (EDGA) is conducting a community wide survey for residents and business owners in the Casa de Oro and Spring Valley areas. The goal of the survey is to learn what property owners, business owners, and residents think about forming an improvement district. The purpose of the improvement district is to enhance the safety and design of Campo Road in the Casa de Oro commercial corridor. The survey results will help the County work with property and business owners to plan, pay for, and carry out improvements in the corridor.
The formation and type of improvement district proposed may require Board direction and/or a vote by property owners. This survey is not meant to be a formal vote to establish an improvement district.
 Community Action Partnership (CAP) Community Needs Assessment Follow-up Presentation
Please join us to learn about the regional results and insights from the 2024 CAP Needs Assessment Survey and Community Dialogues! Click here to join. For more information, please see the flyer.
Help Spread the Word: County Budget 2025-27 Informational Open House on April 17
Discover how the County’s budget serves you and your community. 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, 2025. The 2025-26 budget will go into effect on July 1, 2025. Attendees are welcome to bring children 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.
To learn more and register, visit Engage San Diego County. Click here to watch an informational video!
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, and BHS and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego have partnered to host the Community Wellness Expo. 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. Mental Health Matters Month provides an opportunity for everyone to come together to illuminate mental health awareness and end the stigma, which is crucial in encouraging people to seek the assistance they need.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming MIMHMM events and materials by visiting the It’s Up to Us website here.
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NEW! All Inclusive Day of Play
The Special Needs Resource Foundation is hosting a Day of Play for families and children with special needs. There will be activity stations, a movie screening area, giveaways, crafts, and family resources. Sign up for your free ticket here.
WHEN: Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Salvation Army Kroc Center - Corner Zone | 6845 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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NEW! Wired Differently: Understanding Neurodiversity Beyond Labels
This workshop, hosted by the San Diego Refugee Coalition, will focus on understanding and reducing stigma surrounding neurodiversity, particularly among refugee and immigrant youth. To register for the event, please click here.
WHEN: Friday, April 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Majdal Center | 329 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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NEW! Eggstravaganza
Join the Borrego Springs Library for an Easter Egg Hunt in the County Park! There will be photos with the Easter Bunny, prizes, crafts, and hot dogs outside and a Henna Face-painting artist in the lobby.
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Borrego Springs | 2580 Country Club Rd, Borrego Springs CA 92004
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Lemon Grove’s Annual Arbor & Earth Day Community Resource Fair
The City of Lemon Grove invites the community to the Arbor & Earth Day Community Resource Fair. Enjoy a vibrant community event with over 35 booths, featuring resources on Arbor Day, Earth Day, health, fitness, self-care, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE: Treganza Park | 3200 Main St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
For more details, contact Monica at mgonzalez@lemongrove.ca.gov.
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Public Health Advocate Camp
This no-cost, five-day summer camp is open to rising San Diego high school juniors and seniors who want to explore the world of public health. Come hear from and connect with local public health professionals and engage in hands-on, project-based activities. Interested students must complete the application form and submit a teacher recommendation by Friday, May 2, 2025. For more information, visit the website here.
WHEN: June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Linda Vista Innovation Center | 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego, CA 92111
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County of San Diego Community Action Partnership (CAP) Community Action Plan & Community Needs Assessment
Every two years, CAP develops a service plan that ties back to local community needs assessments and highlights the priority needs of San Diego’s low-income communities and the services CAP proposes to address them. The 2026-2027 Proposed Community Action Plan & Community Needs Assessment is available for review by scanning the QR code or visiting the CAP website. The Community Needs Assessment can be found here.
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NEW! 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. Applications are due May 23, 2025.
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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. Applicants must be based and operating in California. The application deadline is April 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
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NEW! CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development - Eligible business development projects include facilities, operations, and professional services that support the restoration of healthy, resilient forests. Eligible workforce development projects include universities, colleges, government and community organizations, and businesses that aim to increase workforce capacity in the fields of logging, fuels treatment, transportation, manufacturing, or other support services that bolster the development of a resilient forest sector workforce. The application deadline is April 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
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NEW! Humanities for All Quick Grants - This program responds to the needs and interests of Californians and encourages greater public participation in humanities programming, particularly by new and/or underserved audiences. Applications are open year-round.
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NEW! Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program - Provides funds to support new or expanded organics infrastructure, such as composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, as well as for facilities that manufacture fiber, plastic, or glass waste materials into beneficial products. To learn more about the program, please click here. Applications are open year-round.
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NEW! San Diego Mission Academy Online School Enrollment
The San Diego Mission Academy is dedicated to preparing all graduates for post-secondary success by providing a flexible, equitable, high-quality and personalized virtual learning program. Classes start July 1, 2025.
To register for the academy, please click here.
To view the referral form, please click here.
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NEW! Medi-Cal Transformation 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.
Questions are due by 5pm April 10, 2025
Eligibility for Enhanced Care Management:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
Eligibility for Community Supports:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
Transportation for Medi-Cal Members:
Click here to view the flyer! Spanish flyer here!
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Do you have a 5th Grader who wants to be Sheriff for the day?
This is an exciting opportunity for one lucky 5th grader from San Diego County to spend the day with Sheriff Kelly Martinez and experience what it's like to be the Sheriff of San Diego County! They will learn about being a leader in law enforcement, helping your community, and get the experience of a lifetime as they will be the honorary Sheriff for the day!
For more information, please click here.
Deadline to submit entry is Friday, April 11, 2025
Sheriff for a day will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025
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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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