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Exhibitor Applications Now Open!
Join us to Connect, Collaborate, and Exhibit at the Live Well Advance & School Summit Connection Hub on October 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. Showcase your organization’s programs, initiatives, and resources with a highly engaged audience as we celebrate 15 years of collective impact.
Exhibitor spaces are free. Priority will be given to Live Well San Diego Recognized Partners. To encourage engagement, interactive booths are required.
 Tijuana River Valley Sewage Community Survey Results Complete
The results are in from a second, larger community survey where 2,099 people in San Diego’s South Bay completed questionnaires about their experiences living, working or recreating near the Tijuana River Valley and polluted beaches from the border to Coronado.
Learn more about the findings by clicking here.
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NEW! Memory Weavers: Bringing Story and Science in the Fight Against Dementia
Join Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Keck School of Medicine of USC and Author Muffy Walker for an afternoon of discovery as they celebrate the release of Muffy Walker’s debut novel, Memory Weavers, and gain a glimpse into the latest advances and breakthroughs in dementia research.
WHEN: TODAY! July 10, 2025 | 3:30 PM
WHERE: USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute | 9860 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, CA 92121
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NEW! All-Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is hosting their annual All-Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair! For more information or to sign up for free tickets, visit their website.
WHEN: Friday, July 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Miramar Hourglass Rec. Center | 10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
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NEW! Child Development Associates (CDA) Annual Resource Fair
Join CDA for their Annual Resource Fair! The first 300 children who attend will get backpacks and school supplies! There will also be community resources and children’s activities.
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: 5473 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
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NEW! Parks After Dark
Parks After Dark is back! Presented by the San Diego Parks Foundation, join them for free fun, games, music, activities, food and more at 5 different locations!
For more information or to see other locations, please visit their website.
WHEN: Thursdays through Saturdays until August 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Linda Vista Rec Center | 7064 Levant St, San Diego, CA 92111
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San Diego American Indian Health Center - Raising Awareness Event
Hosted by the San Diego American Indian Health Center, this event highlights substance use and opioid overdose prevention resources. Speakers include DA Summer Stephan, Stephanie Carrasco (Bear Roots), CCUIH, and County Behavioral Health Services.
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Ballard Parent Centers | 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110
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11th Annual Cammies to College
This exciting event connects military families with resources from Pre-K to PhD. Whether you're planning your child’s first day of school or exploring higher education opportunities, this is your chance to meet with experts, learn about your benefits, and discover all the options and community resources available to you. Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided to all registered families with children in grades Pre-K through 12. To register, please click here.
WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Liberty Station Conference Center | 2600 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
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NEW! Fostering Belonging: Community Leadership Team Event
Let’s Advance Throughout the Year together! Join us at the August Live Well San Diego North Central Community Leadership Team Meeting to learn how your organization can implement changes to foster belonging, enjoy building connections with Recognized Partners, and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Live Well San Diego vision. Light refreshments will be provided!
Registration is free but required – please register here.
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NEW! Kids Helping Kids
Kids ages 18 and under can earn fun prizes by volunteering at Feeding San Diego. Find out how you can help by visiting their website!
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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.
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Future Humanitarians Scholarship - Apply for the Sandy Eggo SEO Future Humanitarians $1000 Scholarship, dedicated to supporting students who are not just pursuing their education but dedicating their lives to making the world a kinder, more just place for everyone. Applications are due on August 15, 2025.
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Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program - The intent of this grant funding opportunity is to invest in projects that increase the electric reliability and resiliency of communities in California by reducing outage frequency, duration, magnitude, and associated community impacts, while bolstering California’s workforce. Applications are due August 29, 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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Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (ME) Program - Kitchens for Good’s ME program accepts early-stage food entrepreneurs in San Diego, focusing on those who have experienced barriers to accessing the resources and support needed to start their small business. Applications are ongoing.
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation - Committed to giving back, improving quality of life, and nourishing the communities we serve. We focus our giving on Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, and Disaster Relief. Applications are ongoing.
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NEW! Stocking the Pantry: A CalFresh Healthy Living Podcast
Check out a podcast by Leah’s Pantry featuring fresh insights on nutrition, policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change, and cross-sector collaboration.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Join the conversation in the Nutrition Security Peer Learning Community!
For more information, please visit here.
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NEW! Victor's Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program
Victor's ECM Program is a new Medi-Cal service that supports individuals and families through coordinated care. Services include outreach, care planning, family support, referrals, and health promotion.
For more information, please visit here.
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NEW! Shelter Ready
If your organization has shelter beds or temporary housing available, you can play a critical role in supporting San Diego County’s unhoused population, especially during emergencies. Please click here to register your organization. Gain access to resources, training, and real-time coordination to serve vulnerable communities better.
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NEW! Camp Corral at Camp Marston
A special camp experience for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military parents happening August 3–8, 2025. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
For more information, or to register please visit here.
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MAAC Child Development Program
MAAC Child Development is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Their programs include Head Start and State Preschool, both dedicated to supporting early childhood development.
Please click here to view the Spanish flyer.
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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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San Diego Food Resources
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