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. […]
San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition
The San Diego Asian Pacific Islander (API) Coalition is a group of San Diego API organizations that operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Pacific Arts Movement, a 501(c)3 organization.Our mission is to facilitate conversations with API communities and advocate for representation of voices by:– Amplifying and cultivating leadership– Acting as a hub for API organizations […]
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.
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
CAIR-SD is the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building Muslim civic engagement and education, providing pro-bono and low-cost legal services to members of the community who experience hate or discrimination, and advocating for social justice through government advocacy.
Jewish Family Services of San Diego
Jewish Family Service is a people-centered, impact-driven organization working to create a stronger, healthier community where everyone can thrive. At Jewish Family Service, we are committed to meeting people where they are in their journey and empowering them with the tools, resources, and support they need to move forward and thrive.
Jewish Federation of San Diego County
At Jewish Federation of San Diego, we focus our efforts on four mission-aligned priorities: caring for Jews in need, building a vibrant Jewish future, connecting with Israel and global Jewry, and creating a resilient and secure Jewish community. Through these priorities, we address the needs of the most vulnerable in the Jewish community; provide training and development for future Jewish leaders; create opportunities for teens and young adults to deepen their Jewish identity; support Holocaust education and engage local Survivors; build people-to-people connections with Jews in Israel and across the world; invest in increased security for all local Jewish institutions; and so much more.
Karen Organization of San Diego
Karen Organization of San Diego advances educational, civic, & economic opportunities for ethnic groups from Burma (Myanmar) while honoring cultural heritage. We help refugees navigate social service systems, access leadership and employment opportunities, and stay connected to their community and culture.