Umeke

Ê»Umeke is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preservation, perpetuation and education of Native Hawaiian culture. We serve the North County and San Diego County areas.Ê»Umeke cultivates connection to HawaiÊ»i by preserving and sharing Native Hawaiian cultural traditions through intergenerational learning, storytelling, and accessible community programs. Rooted in kuleana, we strengthen identity, foster healing, and build […]

Pillars of the Community

Pillars of the Community is an organization where community members come together to learn about one another, foster relationships, and mobilize for community change and social justice. We advocate for communities and people negatively impacted by law enforcement and the punishment system and are committed to embracing and celebrating the historic, rich, and diverse culture of Southeast San Diego and communities like it across the United States. We strive to counter the criminalization of our neighborhoods through community organizing, leadership development, policy work, and strategic partnerships. Our vision is for healthy and thriving communities which reflect the rich and diverse culture of all its members that centers and supports those left behind by the “American dream.”

Trans Family Support Services

Trans Family Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. We provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are provided at no fee.

The Blue Heart Foundation

Established in 2013, The Blue Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving underserved African American male youth, ages 12–18, across greater San Diego County. Through our structured Blue Heart Academy Model, we develop young men academically, emotionally, and culturally — preparing them for college, career, and leadership in life.

Somali Family Service

Community-based social service organization that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services to underserved refugee and immigrant communities in Southern California and Minnesota. Somali Family Service, guided by its community champions, empowers immigrants, refugees, and other underserved communities in San Diego through its programs that promote health, educational and economic success, and leadership development. […]

Save Our Streets

This page shares community gatherings, remembrances, and activities taking place across Oceanside. Events listed here reflect neighborhood-based efforts and trusted community partnerships. Dates and details are shared to help families stay informed and connected.

Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is to inspire, develop, and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego we cultivate an inclusive environment in which our members and staff feel valued and free to be their authentic selves. We believe in great futures for youth and welcome all races, sexual orientations, ethnicities, identities, religions, and abilities.

The San Diego LGBT Community Center

The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center is one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ community centers in the nation. The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities to the betterment of our entire San Diego region.

SD Pride

Our Mission: Fostering pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.

Somali Bantu Association of America

The Somali Bantu Association of America (SBAOA) is a nonprofit organization created in 2009 as a resource for refugee families seeking to adjust to their new lives in the United States; the Somali Bantu Association of America educates, serves, and organizes cultural and life-skill training programs in an effort to promote self-sufficiency among the individuals and families comprising not only the Somali Bantu community but all East African refugees in and around City Heights including Somalis, Congolese, Burundian, Ugandan, Sudanese and other immigrants. Our clients include men and women, children, and seniors, and our services are free.