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San Diego County Water Authority: Conservation classes, programs and rebates
Housing Help San Diego provides a "one-stop-shop" for renters, gathering together all the financial and legal assistance available to local tenants.
San Diegan is named TikTok's 15 top Latinx Trailblazers: Donate to help street vendors
SDVOTE.com: Find out all the information about the election, how to vote, voting in person and more about the California Recall Election on September 14, 2021.
Where's My Ballot?: Track your ballot and when it's been counted through the Secretary of State.
Healing the Heroes of 9-11: A documentary that will be released on September 11th on 22Zero.com for free.
Jetty Kids Foundation: Registration for free surf contest for kids in Mission Beach:
RELATED: How you can help Afghan refugees
Congregation Beth El High Holy Days services
E-bike safety info for parents: Bike Coalition San Diego County
City of San Diego 12M relief grant: EMAIL: chair@sdchcc.org Ricardo F. Villa Chairman of the Board, San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: His contact number: 619-880-4950.
Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, who was also killed in the Kabul attacks on Thursday, Aug. 26, was formally based at Camp Pendleton, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
If you'd like to support Rylee McCollum's family during this difficult time, visit their GoFundMe page here.
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Maxton William Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, who was also killed in the Kabul attacks on Thursday, Aug. 26, was formally based at Camp Pendleton, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
If you'd like to support Maxton William Soviak's family during this difficult time, visit their GoFundMe page here.
COVID-19 Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Programs:
Monster Meditation: Sesame Street and Headspace are teaming up to help kids handle stress as the head back to school
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tenant rights, laws and protections in California
Hillcrest LGBTQ+ Historic Context Statement Survey: The City of San Diego is looking for residents to share thoughts regarding the draft Hillcrest LGBTQ+ Historic Context Statement. The draft can be found here. To learn more about what a historic context statement is and how it is used click on the "Historic Preservation" tab.
Request for “Pass” or “No Pass” grade marks: AB 104 allows parents or guardians of high school students enrolled in coursework during the 2020-21 school year to replace their letter grades to a “Pass" (P) or “No Pass” (NP) designation on their transcript.
Kids Free San Diego - 100+ deals on activities, attractions, meals and more for kids in San Diego this October.
Climate change resources in San Diego: San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, San Diego 350.
City of San Diego Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Fund: Applications period Aug. 11 - Sept. 24
The San Diego Humane Society wants to say, 'Welcome Back': After more than a year of appointment-only services, they are once again open to the public for people to walk in and adopt a pet.
Information on Gun Violence Restraining Orders in San Diego: a life-saving tool created by California’s “red flag” law to prevent predictable acts of gun violence.
Stand With Us-Supporting Israel And Fighting Antisemitism Around The World.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and San Diego Housing Commission Affordable For-Sale Housing Program
Cleantech San Diego
Submit your mural proposal to the Escondido Community Foundation by October 4 at 5 p.m.
San Diego County's Registrar of Voters
Good To Go San Diego: STI and HIV free testing
Donate blood to help with the blood supply shortage: The American Red Cross and the San Diego Blood Bank
Listos California: A campaign to help diverse and vulnerable communities with emergency preparedness
Sign-up for Coronado's Crown City Classic: There's day of and a virtual option, too.
Hospitals nationwide in need of blood donations: Find a blood drive with the American Red Cross and the San Diego Blood Bank and a list of upcoming local drives here.
Campaign One At A Time: A non-profit organization focusing on helping children impacted by life-threatening illnesses around the globe.
IRS Child Tax Credit Tools: Child Tax Credit Update Portal and Advance Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant
News 8 Interview: Fire and safety tips during San Diego heatwave with Cal Fire Captain Frank LoCoco
Jason Becker Virtual Fundraiser: Greatest 'Rock Stars' on the planet donate guitars for a good cause
GoFundMe page for funeral costs for Martha Bertha Villalobos Romo - victim in street racing crash.
Alzheimer's San Diego Virtual Date With a Cure: Register for the virtual zoom event on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m
San Diego Police Officers Association: Widows & Orphans Fund: Two San Diego police detectives were killed Friday, June 4 in a wrong-way crash. The SDPOA's Widows and Orphans Fund in assisting their families by collecting donations for them online.
Register for: “Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: A discussion on local research & breakthroughs with Rep. Scott Peters” | Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 2:30-3:30 PM PST
GoFundMe for a family of three sisters killed in a car accident in Idaho - Melissa, Jasmin, and Priscilla Rojas.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Taste & Flavor Book: A cook book to inspire those experiencing changes in taste and smell as a result of COVID.
Register for May 25, 2021, 06:00 PM event: The San Diego Association of Black Journalists presents "One Year Later After George Floyd." We are gathering a panel of exemplary journalists and educators to discuss the impact of his death and the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin trial focusing on media coverage, social justice, race relations, and much more.
Apply for GoSite: Up to 100 small businesses from diverse backgrounds across San Diego County will be selected to receive the full suite of GoSite products and support for a year.
Notario Fraud - California State Bar Association
Carry The Load: National relay to honor and raise awareness for America's fallen heroes
GoFundMe for Tim Gill and Joylani Kamula, the two people that died in a plane crash on April 15.
GoFundMe page for Candice Morgan, the woman found dead in a Little Italy trash can
GoFundMe page for mother with Multiple Myeloma cancer at a young age
GoFundMe page for victims of Chula Vista fire
Asian Moms San Diego: A Facebook group dedicated to helping Asian mothers and their children.
Stop AAPI Hate-Report hate crimes and incidents against Asian Pacific Islanders
Honor Flight San Diego: Search for WWII and Korean War veterans to experience a trip of a lifetime.
Teacher Appreciation Week: National deals and special offers for teachers
Jocelyn Strong: Campaign One At A Time to send 9-year-old Jocelyn Croxen from San Marcos to the Dinosaur National Monument. She is battling T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cancer.
Toward Maximum Independence: If you're interested in becoming a foster family
Project Mercy Baja: The mission of Project Mercy is to construct solid and secure houses and improve the quality of life for impoverished families in Mexico
GoFundMe for Montezuma Valley Market
GoFundMe for COVID-19 music therapy
Pacific Crest Trail: A four-year-old's journey
GoFundMe Page for children of plane crash victim Tim Gill from Orange County
San Diego Cabbie: Covering uber/lyft rides for Asian elderly/women in need
Julie Walsh: Make a donation to her family
Restaurants Care Resilience Fund provides cash grants of up to $3,500 and a year of support to small restaurants in 8 CA counties, including San Diego
San Diego History Center: Share your COVID-19 stories
Autism's Got Talent Tickets: Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Free cookbook to help those who lost taste and smell due to COVID-19
Homes for our Troops - Non-profit building customized adaptable homes for veterans at no cost through donations.
GoFundMe page for Joe Heightman - CHP officer injured in motorcycle crash
California's COVID-19 Rent Relief will help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments.
San Diego for Every Child, a nonprofit coalition housed under Jewish Family Service of San Diego, will distribute direct, unconditional monthly cash payments that can be spent on immediate needs to participants in the project.
GoFundMe for Sharp Chula Vista ER nurse hospitalized with COVID
OpenGym San Diego: OpenGym is a creative collective focused on building sustainable ecosystems of change within communities through the power of hospitality.
SBCS (previously known as South Bay Community Services) is raising money for migrant children after they leave the convention center. They ask that donors specify they want the money they donate to be used for that purpose on the page found here.
GoFundMe: Shane Devereaux
GoFundMe: The Max Lenail Memorial Bridge Fund
Jewish Family Services seeking volunteers and staff members to help asylum seekers: Job openings such as shelter services manager, coordinator and assistant can be viewed at www.jfssd.org/careers. Vital volunteer needs include airport guides, patient advocates and couriers are at www.jfssd.org/helpnow.
San Diego County VaccinationSuperStationsSD.com:
COVID-19 testing sites by day | COVID-19 Vaccination Sites & Appointments
City of Chula Vista’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program: helps eligible households in the City of Chula Vista who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism: Read Poway Mayor Steve Vaus's full remarks from the summit here.
Oceanside Homeless Resource: A nonprofit that bridges community resources to build programs & solutions for folks experiencing homelessness.
Girls Inc. Of San Diego County: Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold
Voices of the Unheard Project: Uplift, amplify and bring awareness to under-represented voices and communities.
Senior Gleaners of San Diego County: Provide quality food otherwise wasted to those needing it the most.
GoFundMe family fund for family of restaurant worker who died from COVID-19.
Sultans Forever: A Facebook page for survivors of the deadly 2001 Santana High School shooting
Gordon-Zuckor Memorial Scholarship established by the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Randy Gordan and Bryan Zuckor were gunned down in the 2001 Santana High School shooting.
San Diego pays it forward: Larry Himmel Foundation is paying it forward to restaurants and wait staff in San Diego.
Give Blood: The American Red Cross and San Diego Blood Bank are experiencing shortages and need your donations.
Zevely Zone: San Diegan to run 10 half marathons in 10 cities in seven weeks. 34-year-old Shane Brown is honoring his mother who took her own life in 2019. 'RUn For Your Life (West) for RecUniversal' honors victims of suicide and their families. Click here if you would like to support.
Zevely Zone: 'Operation Helping Hounds' rescues unwanted hunting dogs. If you'd like to adopt a hound dog or help Operation Helping Hounds with a donation, click here.
Armed Services YMCA San Diego: Help struggling military families
San Diego tech group targets Black male teens for STEM training | How to donate to Black Tech Link
U.S. Small Business Administration | Application for Paycheck Protection Program
Zevely Zone: Girl Scouts in Carlsbad are asking for donations to fill "Welcome Bags" for families checking in to the Ronald McDonald House. Click here to support their fundraising efforts.
Project Wildlife: Contact Project Wildlife if you see a fox and they appear injured and/or are not scared of humans, which also may indicate there’s a problem.
San Diego Latino Health Coalition: ¡Protéjase a usted mismo y a los demás!
City of Chula Vista COVID19 rental and utility assistance program: Sign up to be notified when the applications are available. See the full story for more details.
Give blood and save Stacie's life: It only takes one person with this rare blood type to help save Stacie Buechel's life. The American Red Cross and San Diego Blood Bank both track rare blood types when you donate.
Alarming number of women are drinking more during the pandemic: If you or someone you know needs help call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1-800-622-HELP (4357), Hazelden Betty Ford Treatment Centers and Sharp McDonald Center.
City of San Diego COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program | SDHC: Housing Stability Assistance Program Interest List Sign-Up
San Diego County 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program: County will soon be opening application period
Water Main Breaks:Helix Water District construction | El Cajon Sewer rehab project
San Diego County: COVID-19 testing sites by day | COVID-19 Vaccination Sites & Appointments
CVS COVID-19 VACCINE: You can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine and schedule an appointment starting on February 9. Vaccinations start on February 11.
School Reopening Dashboard: The San Diego County Office of Education updates the status of its districts and schools the second and fourth Monday of every month.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month: Braille Institute is offering free medical expertise to those that suffer from the issue as well as those that are looking to learn more
Help support injured Chula Vista Firefighters: On the evening of January 25th, a large commercial building caught fire in northwest Chula Vista. Chula Vista Firefighters responded and went to work as they always do. During the firefight, four Chula Vista Firefighters were injured and unfortunately, three of the firefighters suffered significant burn injuries.
Door Dash restaurant grant application: The grants are the second round of funding distributed as part of DoorDash’s pledge to help restaurants recover and succeed amidst COVID-19 related challenges.
Blueprint for a safer economy - California's site that lists restrictions based on the COVID-19 tier for the county
My Turn California - Pilot site to find out if it's your turn to get vaccinated and schedule vaccination appointments. If it isn't your turn yet, you can register to be notified when you become eligible.
San Diego Humane Society: Behavior and Training Programs
Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation: Donate to provide assistance for restaurants trying to survive
The San Diego Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based group of local medical and health workers who can serve as volunteers during a local health emergency.
Get Fit Challenge: The San Diego Regional Chamber’s annual Get Fit 30-Day Challenge is back and begins January 11, 2021.
Adopt a potbelly pig from https://potbellyrescue.org/adopt or donate to their cause here.
The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins Dec. 26, through Jan. 23, and features 17 drop-off locations available to City residents.
Father Joe's Villages: Helping San Diego Homeless Shelters
The Salvation Army: Virtual Red Kettle San Diego County
Vaccine Tool: Find your place in the vaccine line
Report unexpected fees for coronavirus testing and treatment through our media partner, inewsource's survey.
RELATED: Competition youth sports in California might return as early as Jan. 25, health officials say.
USPS Operation Santa: Now you can read letters from Santa’s mailroom and answer the ones he can’t. Adopt one today and make a holiday wish come true.
The 2020-2021 secured tax bills are now available. You may now search for and pay secured, unsecured, defaulted, supplemental, and escape tax bills.
Job Webinar: Jumpstart Your Job Search During the Holidays
The City of La Mesa is currently recruiting for its new Chief of Police. To participate, please complete the survey by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020. The survey is open to La Mesa residents and business owners only.
Shop My Porch: Connects neighborhoods and helps small businesses
Helping the hungry virtually: Helping the Hungry Virtually is a group of teenagers from around the nation that sends grocery gift cards to families in need of food assistance during COVID-19.
Alzheimer's San Diego: Helping families today, finding a cure for tomorrow
County of San Diego COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Applications can be submitted starting December 1, 2020. The County will continue to take applications until funds are depleted.
San Diego County small business assistance aid - San Diego County supervisors approved $20 million in aid.
Thanksgiving 2020 to go - San Diego Regional Office The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office providing assistance to those in need throughout San Diego.
Toys for Tots Toy Drive for Wounded Warrior Homes Inc: Toy wish list
COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool: This map shows the risk level of attending an event, given the event size and location
Predicted COVID-19 case rate spread interactive map based on Facebook research
California COVID Assessment Tool: Modeling COVID-19 to inform state and local response
The 15th annual Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony too place virtually on Sunday, November 22.
San Diego County COVID-19 Testing - FInd testing locations, hours and make an appointment at sites across the county
The San Diego Food Bank’s food distribution programs will continue to serve those in need throughout the duration of the Coronavirus crisis. Here's a list of food distributions scheduled for the month of November 2020.
The San Diego State University Alumni Association will host "Home Away From Homecoming,'' a virtual celebration before the Aztecs take on Hawaii. The Zoom event will be held Saturday Nov. 14, 2020 at noon.
The San Diego Society for Human Resource Management's fifth annual Career Day will be held via Zoom Friday Nov. 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund - Support San Diego nonprofit organizations supporting low-income workers, families and vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event-planning map calculates risk of contracting COVID-19 - Researchers at Georgia Tech have released a geographic COVID-19 risk calculator for events in different counties in the United States, including in San Diego County.
AAA travel restrictions interactive map - Search specific state and county COVID-19 related restrictions along your travel route. More AAA travel information is here.
San Diego Workforce Partnership - Workforce development is much more than finding the next job.
Up2SD - It's Up to Us San Diego - The It’s Up to Us campaign is designed to empower San Diegans to talk openly about mental illness, recognize symptoms, utilize local resources and seek help.
San Diego County free COVID-19 testing sites - Health plans are required to cover COVID-19 tests at no cost to the enrollee. It is recommended that you first contact your healthcare provider for a COVID-19 test.
Storm Preparedness: Getting prepared for a storm is a team effort. City crews are working hard to prepare storm drains, roadways and City facilities for what may become a very wet winter.
BBB tips for smart shopping online - As this year's holiday season approaches, online shopping is going to be huge. BBB offers these tips for safe online shopping.
City of San Diego scares up Halloween festivities at local recreation centers -Grab and Go candy distribution will be provided at 27 recreation centers across all nine council districts.
COVID-19 Day of the Dead Altar - The deadline to submit your picture is October 29, 2020, at 3 p.m.