“I’m eager to be part of the policy and advocacy work in the community,” Dahir shared. “What will City Heights be like 10 years from now? How can we prepare for that? What is our plan and vision for the community? What kind of community do we want to live in in the next decade?”
Read MoreEarlier this week, our Transportation & Planning team’s SR-15 Transportation Equity & Affordable Housing Task Force hosted an art walk event to bring likeminded community members together and elevate work being done along the SR-15 corridor.
Read MoreA lot changed during the pandemic. The world has changed, and so has our team. We’re thrilled to introduce you to several new board members, starting with Antonio Figueroa!
Read MoreYou know the food…delicious, bold flavors, and deeply comforting. Many of the best flavor combinations in the world have roots in Africa, and this was an event to celebrate that!
Read MoreThank you to our friends at United HealthCare for donating plasticware to our amazing residents!
Read MoreI’ve learned that raising your voice is very important and that the old saying about unity, ‘In unity lies strength and sharing of the message’ is essential for getting everyone the help they need,” Yolanda shared.
Read MoreLast weekend's Music en la Calle event was SO FUN! It's been too long since we celebrated and enjoyed one another as a community.
Read More“When my husband left us early in the pandemic, I was so afraid…”
Norma tugged at her bracelet then continued: “I thought my world might fall apart, or maybe it already had. It was a dark place. One day, I simply made the decision to believe in myself, to believe I could make it through this. So I went out and bought this bracelet.”
Read MoreCasa Familiar is a non-profit community development organization based in San Ysidro. Founded in 1973, Casa Familiar has worked alongside community leaders throughout the South Bay and border region to organize and empower residents around sustainability and quality of life issues affecting their region.
Read MorePonce’s Mexican Restaurant was founded by Ponce Meza Sr, in 1969. Ownership was later passed down to his children, Ponce Meza Jr. and Rocio Meza who redesigned the restaurant, incorporating a bar and adding modern amenities.
Read MoreJuan Pablo thinks current attitudes around parking are changing among both customers and businesses owners who are now enjoying the benefits brought by additional outdoor seating: eyes on the street, crime reduction, and a safer inviting space.
Read MoreWhen Marta was one month away from being out on the streets, you stepped in…
Read MoreFor over 40 years, City Heights residents have advocated for reliable, affordable, and rapid regional transit. In 2021 new and emerging activists (alongside the OG’s) continue the multi-generational fight for a long-standing community vision for a transit line: The Purple Line.
Read MoreWith many San Diegans still out of work and struggling under the pandemic, we're thrilled announce the new Housing Help San Diego, a one-stop hub made to help renters and landlords alike understand their rights and the resources available to help prevent evictions and homelessness.
Read MoreSee our policy priorities for 2021!
Read MoreA huge thank you to Community residents who attended 3 MTS public meetings in March 2021 and voiced opposition on fare adjustment scenarios that suggested fare increases. These fare increases would have come only 2 years after MTS's previous fare increase, placing additional financial burden on transit riders.
Read More“I’m a stay at home mom, but I’m much more with this work in the community. I feel so proud of what we’re doing,” Lucero shared.
Read MoreThese open-air sculptures, paintings, and mix media pieces were created by community members on the theme of “Characters.” Each artist received a wooden pole and $100 to come up with a sculpture. Here’s what they made…
Read MoreSomeone was crying.
It’s not a sound we typically hear around our office, but the quiet sobs were unmistakable.
Read MoreFriends, meet Lizeth Soto!
In 2013, Lizeth went all in on a day spa business right in the heart of downtown San Diego.
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