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East Region Community Updates
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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You’re Invited to a Family-Friendly Budget Open House
A kid-friendly open house is taking place from 5:00 PM - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 22nd at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. Children can meet some adoptable animals, see the Sheriff’s cat, and view other emergency vehicles up close.
Grown-ups can learn about the County's recommended budget taking effect on July 1st, and how it may affect them and their community. Staff will be available to answer any questions that participants may have. Please click here if you would like to leave budget comments online from now until 5:00 PM on June 12th.
If you are unable to attend this Open House, there is the option to attend a virtual community meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28th.
For additional information and to register for either or both events, please click here.
 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.
To learn more, please click here!
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NEW! AARP California San Diego Scam Jam Tour - Coming to a City Near You
AARP of California is offering a variety of free events on scam and fraud education. Please view the flyer to see which dates and times work best for your schedule. To register for any events, please click here.
WHEN: Various Dates
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Our Safe Place - Queer Prom
Our Safe Place is hosting their annual Queer Prom. The theme this year is Carnival, be prepared for some clown-ing around!
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: 3845 Spring Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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NEW! Composting With Aerated Static Piles Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
WHERE: Lakeside Library | 12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040.
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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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NEW! 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 their resources to support the causes that are most important to them. Their grants support vital programs that address critical needs and create a more equitable San Diego. Applications are due June 15, 2025.
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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. Applications are due July 13, 2025.
- 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. Applications are due November 30, 2025.
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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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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program - Funds available for new or expanded organics and recycling facilities, including composting, anaerobic digestion, and waste-to-product manufacturing. Applications are open year-round.
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Brightlife Kids Mental Health Resources for Parents
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—take a moment to check-in on your child's well-being. Brightlife Kids offers free, confidential one-on-one support for caregivers and kids up to the age of 12 years old. Just an email and a California zip code are needed to sign up.
To view other events that are being hosted, please click here.
To view the Spanish flyer, please click here.
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"Blue Sky" Emergency Preparedness: Equipping Organizations for Resiliency
View this webinar recording to learn about the 4 phases of emergency management, planning on "Blue Sky" days or non-disaster days, and some tools to assess operations.
To view the webinar, please click here.
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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 and Community Supports referral forms, materials in additional languages, and more information can be found at sandiegocounty.gov/SDAIM.
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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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