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Central Region Community Updates
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We're Updating the Email Address We Use to Send You Updates!
Starting soon, our emails will come from info@subscriptions.livewellsd.org instead of our previous sender address.
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Thank you for staying connected with Live Well San Diego!
 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.
Applications are open through July 23.
 Prevent Heat Stroke While Hiking
For many, summer is a time to enjoy nature and take in the beautiful views along San Diego County’s trails. But emergency responders are reminding hikers that ignoring heat warnings or overestimating their physical ability in extreme temperatures can be dangerous. Taking simple precautions — like hiking early, staying hydrated, and choosing shaded routes — can help prevent heat-related emergencies.
Click here to read the full article.
 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! The Annual Backpack Giveaway & Family Resource Fair is Back!
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Join for a day of fun, free backpacks filled with school supplies, and a legislative resource fair happening on Saturday, July 12. This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to access free school supplies and ensure that every child starts the school year prepared and confident.
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: KIPP Adelante Prep Academy, 426 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
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Join the Live Well San Diego Central Region Community Leadership Team, Education and Economic Development Workgroup Summer Job Readiness Workshop Series!
This job readiness training series will teach youth and young adults ages 16-24 how to network, build their resume, explore career options, be professional in the workplace, and more! The workshop series will take place over 4 Saturday's at Learn4Life in City Heights. Space is limited, register here by July 12.
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Learn4Life, 4348 54TH St., San Diego, CA 92115
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NEW! Free Workshop, Learn How to Make AI Work for You!
Google and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce invite you to a free, in-person workshop. Learn how to incorporate AI to work for your business right away.
WHEN: Thursday, July 24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Vesper Venue, 2875 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
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NEW! Mindful Moments by CommunOT
Join CommunOT for Mindful Moments, a monthly mental health and wellness gathering. This free group features therapeutic practices and a relaxing sunset sound bath, designed to support mental health access in Southeast San Diego. Learn accessible self-care techniques while building community in a calm, welcoming environment.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 29 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
To learn more, visit @commun0tsd on Instagram.
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NEW! Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop Hosted by Alzheimer’s San Diego and the County of San Diego!
You're invited to a free Disaster Preparedness Workshop hosted by Alzheimer’s San Diego and the County of San Diego! This community event is designed to help caregivers and families prepare for emergencies, especially when supporting loved ones with memory loss.
WHEN: Various Tuesdays on August 5, September 2, October 7 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: County Operations Building, 5560 Overland Ave., First Floor Room 171, San Diego, CA 92123
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NEW! Outside the Lens Open House 2025
Come explore the creative world of Outside the Lens! The doors are opening to share how San Diego youth are using media arts to express themselves and change their communities. Join for an evening of hands-on activities where you can create your own art alongside our young artists.
WHEN: Thursday, August 28 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Outside the Lens | 125 14th Street San Diego, CA 92101
To reserve your spot, please visit here!
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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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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation: Strives to give back to and nourish communities served in California, Arizona and Nevada through the Pillars of Focus: Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, and Disaster Relief.
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Kitchens for Good Microenterprise (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.
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
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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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The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Health Professionals Scholarship: is now open to all full-time students enrolled for the 2025-2026 academic year. Since 2004, NHHF has awarded over $2.5 million to more than 450 students pursuing careers in healthcare. This year, NHHF is offering $5,000 annually for up to four years, as well as individual awards of $2,000.
- Application Deadline: 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
- Application Deadline: August 29, 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.
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Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
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NEW! Scoop From You(th) Challenge – Piece of Mind
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) invites San Diego youth and young adults (ages 12–25) to participate in the 2025 Scoop From You(th) Challenge: “Piece of Mind.” This challenge encourages participants to use art to explore emotions, increase self-esteem, promote emotional resilience, and support overall wellbeing. Art submissions may include graphic design, painting, illustration, poetry, short story, dance, music, performance, film, photography, and/or animation. Participants can win up to $900.
To learn more or access outreach materials, visit the Youth and Young Adult Video & Visual Art Challenge | Live Well San Diego or contact Engage.BHS@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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NEW! Camp Corral at Camp Marston, August 3-8, Limited Spots Left!
A free overnight camp experience for children of military families (wounded, ill, or fallen parent). Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
For more information, or to register please visit here.
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NEW! Victor's Enhanced Care Management Program
Victor's Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program is a new service offered through Medi-Cal, designed to support individuals and families facing life and health challenges through coordinated care. The program provides outreach & engagement, enhanced coordination of care, comprehensive assessment & care plan, member and family supports, referral to community & social support services, comprehensive transitional care, and health promotion.
For more information, please visit here.
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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. Register your organization at www.ShelterReady.org to join a network of partners ready to respond when help is needed most. Gain access to resources, training, and real-time coordination to serve vulnerable communities better.
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Suicide Prevention Training for First Responders
A free, one-hour training that equips First Responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for suicide prevention, exploring available resources, and teaching appropriate response strategies.
WHEN: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
WHERE: Online, via Zoom Register here!
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The Youth Mental Wellness Practice Toolkit – Created for youth, by youth!
The Youth Mental Wellness Practice Toolkit is filled with practical tools and strategies to help you:
- Prioritize your mental well-being
- Explore supportive wellness resources
- Build healthy habits and daily routines
- Practice skills that help you feel grounded and thrive
The full toolkit is available here!
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Thank you!
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