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County Accessible Ballfield Reopens as Padres Park
The County celebrated the official reopening and renaming of the former Miracle Field to Padres Park at San Dieguito Park, with support from the Swingin’ Friar and Padres players Jackson Merrill and Joe Musgrove. The project was made possible through a collaboration between the County, Miracle League of San Diego, Padres Foundation, and community donors, combining public and private resources to create a space that serves families throughout the region.
Read more about the reopening.
New Live Well on Wheels Service: Hands-Only CPR Training
Exciting Live Well on Wheels news! Community partners can now request hands-only CPR training when reserving the Live WoW bus!
New service at a glance:
- Collaboration with Revive & Survive San Diego
- Aiming to train 1 million San Diegans
- Coming to you with on-site training for your community, clients or staff
Reserve For Your Next Event!
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NEW! Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) Community Council Calls for Nominations - Join the COI Community Council as they recruit new members who are passionate about community-driven work and bringing lived experience into collaborative decision-making by submitting a nomination or sharing the nomination link so individuals may self-nominate by February 20th.
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NEW! San Diego Food Bank Present the Spread the Love Nut Butter Drive - Join the San Diego Food Bank’s inaugural nut butter food drive, February 1-28, and help provide protein-rich food to children and families across San Diego County. Please help stock the shelves with kid-friendly, protein-packed food by donating nut butter at various locations. Peanut butter and all types of nut butter are welcome! Learn how to get involved in the Nut Butter Drive.
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Community Cares Program - Our outreach partners are invited to attend our food distributions and conduct community outreach to individuals and families receiving food assistance from the Food Bank.
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San Diego Pride Resources - If you and/or your organization are interested in being added to a speaker list for Gay-Straight Alliances at San Diego Unified School District, please contact Wendy Scott at: wscott@sandi.net.
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NEW! FILE TAXES FOR FREE!
Receive free tax filing assistance online or at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site!
Individuals may be eligible for federal tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), as well as state credits including the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), which can put money back in their pocket. Trusted tax preparers will review each situation to identify all available credits, helping to maximize refunds or reduce the amount owed.
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$70,000 per household to qualify for VITA services ($68,675 for EITC)
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$32,900 per household to qualify for CalEITC
Contact 2-1-1 or visit myfreetaxes.org to check eligibility and to make an appointment.
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NEW! 420 Remix PSA Context
The North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s (NCPC) annual 420 Remix Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest has officially launched!
This year’s theme, “Be Smart, Don’t Start,” invites students in grades 6th-12th in San Diego County to use their creativity to promote healthy, substance-free choices through a 30-second reel, 2-minute video, flyer or still image PSA.
Student Incentives Include:
• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $350
• 3rd Place: $150
• Bonus Incentive: The first 30 entries will receive a movie ticket
Register by Friday, March 13th. Learn more about the contest rules and North Coastal Prevention Coalition.
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NEW! American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets, types O, A negative and B negative blood.
Book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting the Red Cross website or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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More Resources for Medi-Cal Members: Webinar Recording
On December 9, the County of San Diego partnered with the YMCA of San Diego County to host a webinar sharing important information for eligible Medi-Cal members about Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports. The webinar recording, PowerPoint slides, and Q&A document may be shared with Medi-Cal members or organizations that support them—anyone who may benefit from learning more.
Additional resources are available at SanDiegoCounty.gov/SDAIM. For questions, please contact SDAIM.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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Jewish Family Services 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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Call 2-1-1 San Diego
2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.
211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.
Learn more here.
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Thank you!
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