National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Many cities will host concerts, parades, runs, festivals, art exhibits, and more in celebration. Learn more about how you can observe and support the celebration.

• Learn more about the history here.
• Learn Spanish by reading a book in Spanish.
• Learn more about the National Hispanic Heritage Month here.
• See local celebrations and resources.
• National Museum of the American Latino resources.

San Diego Regional Center

Provides coordinating services for individuals with a developmental disability such as autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, or conditions similar to an intellectual disability. Offers a variety of services based on the individual's needs to maximize their independence and quality of life.

Locations:

• San Diego Regional Center, Carmel Mountain
• San Diego Regional Center, East County
• San Diego Regional Center, Imperial Valley
• San Diego Regional Center, North County
• San Diego Regional Center, South Bay
• San Diego Regional Center, South Inland

Eligibility: Ages 3 and older with a developmental disability such as autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, or conditions similar to an intellectual disability. Offers a variety of services based on the individual's needs to maximize their independence and quality of life.

Area Served: San Diego and Imperial Counties

Nonprofits: Bring Your Special Project Wishlists to LEAD San Diego

Do you have an important project that could be initiated and completed between January and May 2025, but lack the human resources to accomplish it?

Each year, members of the Impact San Diego class are divided into Leadership Action Teams (LATs). Each LAT is matched with a local nonprofit agency that benefits from the team members’ expertise and leadership to accomplish an individualized project.

LEAD San Diego is seeking project proposals from community-based 501c3 organizations serving low-income and/or traditionally underrepresented communities in the greater San Diego region to be matched with our LATs.

Completed proposals are due by Friday, September 27, 2024.

LEAD San Diego's Impact Class of 2025 will be divided into five to six Leadership Action Teams tasked with tackling real community needs submitted by organizations from the San Diego region. You won't want to miss this!

Free Vaccine Clinics to Clients and Community

Champions for Health wants to partner with you to schedule free vaccine clinics at your site this fall.

They will offer a range of vaccines at each clinic, including influenza for all ages, and pediatric vaccines such as Tdap, HPV, DTaP, Hepatitis A and B, Polio, and more.

For those working with populations experiencing homelessness and transitional housing, they may also have Hepatitis A vaccines available. Senior flu doses may be available for their congregate care and homebound partners. COVID and Mpox vaccines will vary upon availability. 

Please download their brochure for more detailed information about the vaccines they will offer and the benefits of hosting a clinic.

Click here to learn more.

Special Education Webinars

Legal Aid Society of San Diego is offering several Know Your Rights special education webinars!

How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• 5:30-6:30 pm
• Free Virtual Event
• Spots are limited. Register here.

I Don't Agree with the IEP - What Are My Rights?

• Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• 5:30-6:30 pm
• Free Virtual Event
• Sports are limited. Register here.

CIE Partner Community Enhancements Coming Soon!

Enhanced Referral Search



Finding Resources in the 211/CIE database will have a new look and feel. 

Improved Client Search

The steps to find a client will be clearer. As wll, as creating a new client. 

Let's close the last CIE Partner Gathering of 2024 on October 24, 2024, by connecting and networking in person!

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey! 

Your responses will help us gather interest in an in-person CIE partner gathering and meeting location!  

It has been a busy month! In the past month, 211/CIE San Diego has participated in various community events, presentations, and conferences. Here's a summary of our involvement:



• Soul Food Comedy Fest fundraiser at The Soap Factory (8/15/24) hosted by Imani by Faith Productions. Imani T. Robinson is also a member of our CIE: Community Voice Advisory Board
• RISE San Diego: Arts Showcase at The Soap Factory (8/20/24) hosted by RISE SD
• 2024 Pre-Release Fair at Donovan Correctional Facility (8/22/24) with 211 San Diego. The CIE Team attended this pre-release fair to share more information and how justice-impacted people could greatly benefit from consenting into CIE. It was a pleasure and an honor to serve our community in this way and we look forward to future outreach opportunities.
• Invited by Casa de Venezuela (9/6/24) to learn more about 211 San Diego & CIE and how community members can access programming and services based on rising needs.
• Monthly meeting hosted by San Diego Workforce Partnership and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (9/10/24) to share more on 211 San Diego and CIE and how attendees can utilize our database and platform to connect clients for additional support.
• Attended Somali Family Service of San Diego: Grand Opening of Ihsan Center (9/12/24) and learned more about how this new community space will provide greater access to mental health-related support in City Heights.
• Attended Mid-City Can’s Networking Night: Let’s Go! San Diego (9/12/24) to learn more about transportation-related ballot measures and the coalition-building efforts taking place with community members in City Heights.
• Presented at the Viva La Mujer Conference hosted by Lived Experiences Inc. (9/17/24) with storytelling on topics like; imposter syndrome, trauma resiliency, radical self-love, “lifting as you climb”, and the recognition of past selves while honoring the present version of YOU.
• Attended the Community Connectors Conference hosted by Mundo Gardens (9/18/24) to learn more about the National City/Southeast San Diego Green Corridor Project and the need for access to more green spaces and nutritional programming in these parts of the region of San Diego. NC Southeast Green Corridor Community Survey to share thoughts or feedback on how the community should be improved. 

Do you have any events coming up that you would like the 211/CIE San Diego team to be part of?

Reach out to Zenia Torres, 211/CIE San Diego Engagement Director

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