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Central Region Community Updates
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TODAY! You’re Invited to Family-Friendly Budget Open House
A child-friendly open house is taking place from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Thursday, May 22 at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. Children can meet adoptable animals, check out a live hawk or owl, and see the Sheriff’s BombCat and other emergency vehicles up close. Grownups can learn how the County built its recommended budget and how it may affect them and their community. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and participants can give their feedback.
A virtual community meeting is also scheduled for 5:30PM. on Wednesday, May 28. The meeting will cover the same information from the May 22 Open House.
For additional information and to register for either or both events, visit Engage San Diego County. You may also leave budget comments online at Engage San Diego County now until 5:00PM on June 12. The new budget will take effect July 1.
The 10th Annual Live Well Advance & School Summit is coming to the San Diego Convention Center on October 22!
Call for Sessions deadline extended!
Are YOU driving change in your community? As we reflect on 15 years of the Live Well San Diego vision, we want to spotlight colleagues, community leaders, and partners who are building a healthy, safe, and thriving region together. Whether you're activating collaborative projects, leading with passion, or launching game-changing initiatives—we want to hear about your work during this year’s breakout sessions.
Find details, guidance, and submit your proposal by May 30th, 2025 at .
Looking forward to hearing from our speakers in October!
County Names New Public Health Officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan has been named as the County of San Diego’s new Public Health Officer. Dr. Thihalolipavan most recently served as Public Health Medical Officer within the County’s Medical Care Services Department.
For more information, click here!
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Worthy of Wellness (W.O.W.) Event
YMCA Youth and Family Services invites teens (ages 13–17) to the third annual W.O.W. – Worthy of Wellness event! Discover what mental wellness truly means while exploring the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. Enjoy self-care activities, connect with peers, and have fun—all for free!
WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA | 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102
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Mindful Moments Occupational Therapy Group & Sound Bath
Join CommunOT for Mindful Moments, a monthly mental health and wellness gathering featuring therapeutic practices and a relaxing sunset sound bath. Learn accessible self-care techniques while building community in a calm, welcoming environment. Hosted the last Tuesday of every month, this free group is designed to support mental health access in Southeast San Diego.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Skyline Hills Branch Library | 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
RSVP: Email arielletcook@gmail.com
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NEW! AARP California San Diego Scam Jam Tour
AARP California is hosting in-person fraud presentations, shred events, and cybersecurity workshops across San Diego in May, June, and July!
Click here to learn more!
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NEW! Nonprofit NetWalk in Downtown San Diego with Father Joe's Villages
Join Father Joe's Villages and High Five for a free Nonprofit NetWalk! This event offers a great opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, funders, and board members in a relaxed and scenic environment.
WHEN: Friday, May 30, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Father Joe's Villages | 1501 Imperial Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
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NEW! Flood Recovery Pop-Up Event
Join the Flood Recovery Pop Up event! If you've been affected by the 2024 San Diego floods, this is the place to be. Come together with your community to share stories, resources, and a helping hand. We'll have experts on hand to provide guidance and support, and various resources to distribute. Let's come together to rebuild and recover. See you there!
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Location shared upon request
Register here.
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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.
WHEN:
Session 1: Monday, June 9, 2025, | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session 2: Monday, August 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
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NEW! Substance Use Recovery Storytelling Workshop
Free Storytelling Workshop! This event is designed for individuals in recovery from substance use who want to explore the power of storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and empowerment. Participants will learn how to share their experiences to reduce stigma, inspire hope, and foster community. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Southeastern Live Well Center | 5101 Market St, San Diego, CA 92114
To express interest, click here!
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Enrollment ending soon for UCSD MIHA Program
Join the MIHA Program — a free, 24-week UC San Diego study for mothers and adult daughters focused on nutrition, fitness, and healthy habits. Starts Thursday, May 29, with weekly in-person sessions at UCSD La Jolla, Thursdays between 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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2025 Request for Proposals — Latina Giving Circle
The Latina Giving Circle empowers Latinas and allies in the San Diego community and beyond to unite and amplify impact by pooling our resources to support the causes that are most important to us. Our grants support vital programs that address critical needs and create a more equitable San Diego.
Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 2025 | Apply here!
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EPA Thriving Communities Grant Program - The International Community Foundation (ICF) and its partners are launching the EPA Thriving Communities Grant Program, which will provide $48 million in funding to support disadvantaged communities addressing critical environmental and health issues. ICF will distribute grants ranging from $150,000 to $350,000 to eligible nonprofits, local governments, grassroots organizations, and communities in San Diego, Orange, and Imperial Counties.
- Rolling Application Review: Submit early
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All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grant - Grants are available to qualifying families with kids in grades 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!
- Rolling Application Review: Submit 30 days prior to the sports program registration deadline
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Humanities for All Quick Grants - This program responds to the needs and interests of Californians, encourages greater public participation in humanities programming, particularly by new and/or underserved audiences. Applications are open year-round.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, subject to availability of funding
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Maryann Jackson Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship offers 5 winners a $100 gift card for dorm essentials. Applicants must be African American, a U.S. citizen, have attended a California Community College, and be enrolled at a Historically Black College/University for Fall 2025.
- Application Deadline: July 13, 2025
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UC San Diego Black Alumni Scholarship Fund: This scholarship offers eligible students a four-year $10,000 scholarship, renewable at $2,500 annually. It provides financial, academic, and personal support to over 200 students currently attending UCSD.
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
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"Blue Sky" Emergency Preparedness: Equipping Organizations for Resiliency
In this webinar, you will learn about the 4 phases of emergency management, planning on "Blue Sky" days, or non-disaster days, and some tools to assess operations, collaborate with partners, and ensure communities are prepared for emergencies.
Click here to view the webinar recording!
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STAR Program: Holistic Services to Support Your Well-Being
The Alliance for African Assistance is introducing a STAR program that offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive support to refugees and asylum seekers. Services provided are individual and group therapy, family-strengthening interventions, case management, and community-based support.
To learn more, please contact: Shanta Kingham, Shanta@alliance-for-africa.org, (619) 286-9052 ext.252
View the Arabic, Dari, and Spanish flyers here.
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Air Improvement Relief Effort
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.
Click here to apply.
View the Spanish flyer here.
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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 to make healthier choices for a brighter future. BIH accepts 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.
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Health and Social Services are Available for Eligible San Diego Medi-Cal Members with
Complex Needs
Eligible Medi-Cal members can enroll through their Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (Blue Shield Promise, Community Health Group, Kaiser Permanente, or Molina Healthcare). Enhanced Care Management supports referral forms and materials in additional languages. More information can be found at sandiegocounty.gov/SDAIM.
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