Street Food Fest was born in early 2019, when several of us gathered around a conference table to dream of a more community-focused way to fundraise and celebrate together.
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Situated at the corner of University Ave and the 15 freeway, the Tierra Central event space is a one minute walk from the City Heights Transit Plaza. When coming from downtown San Diego, take the North-bound Rapid 235 Bus route. The transit plaza can also be reached via bus routes seven and ten.
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Michael’s love for community is infectious, his passion for a deeper understanding of those things that help hold us together is inspiring, but it’s his open-hearted kindness that most inspires.
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Join us at Teralta Park on Saturday, June 11 at 1pm. Ride out at 2pm.
We'll be riding around the neighborhoods highlighting new community-advocated bikeways recently installed by SANDAG - San Diego Association of Governments and City of San Diego.
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…earlier this week, a young Metro Villas resident came into the office to share that his grades had improved. He said, “I am better at mathematics now, and it’s thanks to the after school progam here. Thank you.”
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Economic Development Program Coordinator, Tom Bui, explores the recent Khmer New Year event that served thousands in the Mid-City area!
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We are grateful for each one of the friends represented on this banner, and we're pausing to acknowledge what they're making possible!
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Thanks to all who worked to make this a success, and special thanks to all the mamas who help hold the City Heights community together—we see and celebrate you!
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The impact of the Youth Opportunity Pass Pilot Program will be huge! Youth 18 and under will now be able to attend school, career opportunities, and recreational activities and not be burdened by the high costs of transportation.
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Last month, local leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Landis Bikeway, which adds 3.1 miles of safety improvements between North Park and City Heights!
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Why do people help others?
It’s a simple question without a simple answer. Some help because it feels good, some because it’s their job, and others because they simply care about their neighborhood and want to make it better. Rickie Brown helps her neighbors for all those reasons, no doubt, but the strongest motivation by far is…
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The entertainment lineup for Street Food Fest is in! In addition to amazing food from around the world, here are a few things to look forward to at our second annual Street Food Fest…
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“I remember life in the refugee camp, after we finally made it to Thailand,” Maly recalled. “I was so young when we escaped. A lot of people died and it was all so horrible, but I do remember a few things from that time…”
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You're invited to our second annual Street Food Fest!
With our 40th birthday party just a month away, we're thrilled to see all the sponsorships and ticket sales coming in—and there's space for more!
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Hey all, my name is Tom Bui and I work in City Heights, one of San Diego’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods. In fact, at least 30 languages and dialects are spoken, and those are just the ones we know!
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“I think people of color often get stuck on this idea that they shouldn’t ask for help,” Cierra began. As an eviction prevention outreach manager, Cierra is on the frontlines of the housing crisis…
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Let’s celebrate a housing justice win!
We teamed up with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego on Monday, April 4th to present in favor of the City of San Diego No Fault Eviction Moratorium.
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Over the week, many of our neighbors celebrated Cambodian New Year!
The festivities at Tierra Central were amazing, with food from around the world, live music, dancing, art exhibitions, and even a parade.
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He climbed out of the engine and made direct eye contact: "People may take off. They're confusing. Life is hard sometimes, easy others. But cars just always made sense. Fixing things makes sense, ya know?"
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When asked about his favorite moments here in the community, he said “When we first arrive. The people are so happy to see us, and we all know each other. If people need to talk or laugh or cry or something, we can do that. We make time.”
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