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County of San Diego 2024-25 Annual Report
The County of San Diego released its Annual Report Wednesday, highlighting its work with the community and other local government agencies and organizations toward a vision of a just, sustainable and resilient future for all.
Please visit this website to learn more about the Annual Report of 2024-25!
We Need Your Input: Enhancing Our Community Communications
We value your input! This feedback form is designed to gather feedback on the frequency and content of our regional newsletters. Your responses will help us ensure our communications meet your needs and remain relevant to your community.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us by completing this form!
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NEW! Voice: Research 101 Online Training
The training helps participants gain knowledge and tools, build relationships with researchers, and collaborate as partners in shaping research that addresses community priorities. Participants can earn a $25 gift card after completing training & survey. Hosted by UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement.
WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual Via Zoom
Register for this event with this form!
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NEW! Courage to Call & TURN Behavioral Health Services Holiday Toy Drive
This Holiday Toy Drive is open to all Military Active Duty, Veterans, Guard, Reservists, and their families! A Military/Veteran ID is required and a child must be present in order to participate in the toy giveaway.
WHEN: December 13, 2025 | 9:45 AM
WHERE: National University | 9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Registration for this event is required, please register using this form!
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NEW! Behavioral Health Services Act Community Input Session: Survivors & Support Providers
The County of San Diego, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is hosting a virtual input session to support the development of the first Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Online Via Zoom
To register for this event please complete this form!
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NEW! 8th Annual Shane Harris Christmas Day Breakfast & Gift Giveaway
This Christmas morning event is for foster youth, unsheltered families, and military families. This event helps provide a free hot breakfast for families, winter wonderland activities, gifts for every child, and a welcoming environment on Christmas morning.
WHEN: Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WHERE: Columbus Hall | 4425 Home Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Please learn more information about the event or to register, please visit this website.
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NEW! Community Garden Workshop Series
Are you ready to transform your vision of a community garden into reality? Bayside's Community Garden Workshop Series is designed specifically for individuals and groups eager to create thriving, sustainable gardens that bring people together.
WHEN: Various Dates
WHERE: Virtual Via Zoom
Register for this event with this form!
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NEW! 2025 San Diego Unity Fund - United for San Diego is an unprecedented partnership among three of San Diego’s largest foundations: Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies, and San Diego Foundation. The partners are aligning their grantmaking to protect access to food, housing, and healthcare for families in need. San Diego Foundation created the San Diego Unity Fund to give everyone the opportunity to contribute directly to this vital community effort. Applications can be completed at this website and the application is ongoing.
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F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration - The F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) is focused on incentivizing ultra-low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies in the commercial and industrial sectors. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Applications can be completed at this website and are due on Monday, December 15, 2025.
- 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. Focus giving's on Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, and Disaster Relief. Applications are ongoing.
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NEW! Jewish Family Services (JFS) Fix-it Programs
JFS Fix-It Programs offer free home-safety items and equipment to help low-income older adults in San Diego live safely and independently. Services include bathroom safety aids, mobility supports, ramps, lighting improvements, and more.
To request a safety assessment and to learn to make living at home even safer, call (858) 637-3210.
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NEW! Getting Dental Care for Seniors
Getting Dental Care for Seniors highlights why your oral health is important and how taking care of your mouth helps you prevent pain and infection, eat the healthy foods you love, speak and smile with confidence, and keep feeling good as you age. It also explains how poor oral health is linked to heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, and oral cancer. Community health centers in San Diego provide medical care, dental care, mental health care, and so much more.
Learn more about resources and locations from this flyer.
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NEW! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Promotional Toolkit & Video: Supporting Kinship Families
Kinship families are essential to our communities, yet they often face unique challenges. The GRG Promotional Toolkit & Video provides San Diego County organizations with ready-to-use materials to raise awareness, reach new caregivers, and share vital resources and support available to kinship families.
To learn more about kinship families and support resources, please visit the GRG website.
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NEW! Enhanced Care Management Program
Victor’s Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program is Medi-Cal benefit designed to help people facing complex life or health challenges get the care and support they need-at no cost to Medi-Cal members.
To learn more, please visit this website.
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NEW! Behavioral Health Services Act Community Planning Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
San Diego County community members are invited to join a temporary subcommittee supporting the Community Planning Process and outreach for the 2026–2029 Integrated Plan. Participants will help develop community education efforts, review draft materials, recommend outreach strategies, and support district-specific presentations. Virtual meetings will run from January to April/May 2026.
Interested? Submit the by Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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NEW! Complete SDG&E’s Quick Questionnaire Today!
SDG&E wants to better understand the electricity needs of households that include individuals with disabilities, using assistive technology or relying on durable medical equipment for their health and safety. This information helps SDG&E ensure you receive communications about programs and services that may provide added benefits.
Let SDG&E know how they can better serve you. Fill out their brief questionnaire at sdge.com/AFN-Survey.
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Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) Medi-Cal Changes for Adult Immigrants in 2026 and 2027
Good News: Medi-Cal is NOT changing for many people!
These individuals can keep Medi-Cal with dental and no premiums, regardless of immigration status: children (under 19 years old), current and former foster youth (under 26 years old), and pregnant and post-pregnancy people (up to one year after the end of pregnancy).
To learn more, please visit this website.
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Community Vaccination Services
The County of San Diego contracts with community agencies to provide vaccines and make sure they are available to everyone, no matter their insurance status.
No-cost mobile vaccine services are available for community vaccine events, school-located vaccine events, and in-home vaccinations for those who qualify.
To Learn more about no-cost mobile vaccination services through the County of San Diego to find an event or vaccine near you, please visit this website.
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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
CalFresh - Apply for benefits
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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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