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“Things Are Better And Brighter”—Meet Ruth
“Things Are Better And Brighter”—Meet Ruth

“I’ve been through a hell and a half, and I just can’t go back to it. I’ve worked too hard, and the only choice for me is to keep going.”

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Business Development, Economic DevelopmentGuest UserFebruary 6, 2020CDBG Funding
A Question, A Statement, A Better Response To Homelessness
A Question, A Statement, A Better Response To Homelessness

Yesterday evening, we stood before our city council to share the following thoughts, but I began by asking them a simple question: which is better, proactive prevention or a passive response, after the fact?

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Eviction PreventionGuest UserFebruary 4, 2020City of San Diego, City Council, CDBG Funding, Homelessness, Eviction Prevention, One Month Away
New Housing Update: Sally Wong Demolition Confirmed
New Housing Update: Sally Wong Demolition Confirmed

Within the next month, the ‘Sally Wong’ building on 41st and University Avenue will be demolished to make room for new affordable housing.

Click and read more to see how you can be involved.

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Placemaking, Affordable HousingGuest UserJanuary 22, 2020New Housing Update, Housing Our Neighbors, Housing Justice, Sally Wong Building, One Month AwayComment
A Benefit Concert For New 'One Month Away' Program!
A Benefit Concert For New 'One Month Away' Program!

Recently, the amazing community of Light Church held a benefit concert for our new program, One Month Away and they raised over $5k for eviction prevention!

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Fundraising, EventsGuest UserDecember 19, 2019Eviction Prevention, One Month Away, End of Year 2019, End of Year Fundraising
"Housing Equals Security"—Maria's Story
"Housing Equals Security"—Maria's Story

“Hello my name is Maria. I’m a City Heights Resident and I’m here today as a client and to talk about the problems with the high costs of rent.”

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Personal Stories, Eviction PreventionGuest UserDecember 18, 2019One Month Away, Eviction Prevention
Not forgotten, Not Alone—Meet Mr. Furnald
Not forgotten, Not Alone—Meet Mr. Furnald

We’ve talked a lot about helping keep families in their homes, but what about people living alone?

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Affordable Housing, Personal Stories, Resident ServicesGuest UserDecember 11, 2019Homebound, Senior Meal Deliveries, One Month Away
Staff Story: An Eviction Prevented!
Staff Story: An Eviction Prevented!

Some days around the office are quiet, but some feel incredibly emotional. This was one of those days.

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Eviction Prevention, Our Staff, Personal Stories, VideosGuest UserDecember 11, 2019One Month Away, Eviction Prevention
Toys, Games, & Books—It’s Toys For Tots Season!
Toys, Games, & Books—It’s Toys For Tots Season!

Thanks to the U.S. Marines and all the other donors like you who helped make this possible!

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Guest UserDecember 10, 2019
One Month Away—Preventing Evictions in San Diego
One Month Away—Preventing Evictions in San Diego

You know the feeling…

It gnaws at you, keeps you up at night. Try as you might, you can’t help but stress about that debt, that deadline, those bills, that exam, that thing that just won’t leave you alone.

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Affordable Housing, FundraisingGuest UserDecember 9, 2019One Month Away, End of Year 2019, Eviction Prevention
Your Questions Answered: 'One Month Away' FAQ
Your Questions Answered: 'One Month Away' FAQ

How do we choose who gets help? What are the long term vs short term solutions? What other resources are out there for people concerned about being evicted? Find answers here.

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Affordable Housing, Eviction Prevention, Resident ServicesGuest UserDecember 6, 2019One Month Away, End of Year Fundraising, Eviction Prevention Comment
"Please share my story. People need to know."—Meet Mariam
"Please share my story. People need to know."—Meet Mariam

“I feel like I’m in hell. I can’t sleep. I only worry…”

This is Mariam, and she asked us to share her story with you.

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Affordable Housing, Personal StoriesGuest UserDecember 2, 2019One Month Away, Eviction Prevention, Somali-Americans, Housing Crisis, Housing Justice, Equitable Housing, Fairly Priced Housing
New Housing Update! | Take The Survey
New Housing Update! | Take The Survey

Placemaking only works when YOU take part. We need your voice, and that’s why we’re inviting the community of City Heights to speak up and share their ideas about how this space should be used.

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Placemaking, Affordable HousingGuest UserNovember 13, 2019New Housing Update, Housing Our Neighbors, Equitable Housing, Fairly Priced Housing Comment
They Said He Wouldn't Graduate, Now He's Building A Business!
They Said He Wouldn't Graduate, Now He's Building A Business!

“I was in special education as a kid. People honestly didn’t think I would graduate high school because I had some learning disabilities, but my school counselor really believed in me…”

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Business Development, Personal StoriesGuest UserOctober 31, 2019Koala's Mobile Recycling, recycling, business for good
Board Member Highlight: Meet Bill Anderson
Board Member Highlight: Meet Bill Anderson

“Thankfully, City Heights bounced back and started to improve, and the reason it did was because of local activists—that’s how I first became aware of the CHCDC.”

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Our Board, Personal StoriesGuest UserOctober 30, 2019Board Members, Bill Anderson, City of San Diego, City Planners, Planning Director, gentrificationComment
Incredible Fun At Our CicloSDias Cumbia Party Hub!
Incredible Fun At Our CicloSDias Cumbia Party Hub!

Thanks to all who came out and made the event possible. It's yet another reminder that community events can absolutely be a BLAST when we all show up!

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Transportation & Planning, Events, VideosGuest UserOctober 29, 2019The City of San Diego, San Diego County Bike Coalition, CicloSDias, El Conjunto Nueva Ola
New Housing Update! | Big Plans For University Avenue
New Housing Update! | Big Plans For University Avenue

We talk a lot about housing, gentrification, and what it takes to enhance the quality of life here in City Heights, and now we are inviting you into the process.

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Affordable HousingGuest UserOctober 26, 2019Housing Our Neighbors, Housing Justice, New Housing Update
"I Can Fix Most Anything"--A Chat With Wilbert
"I Can Fix Most Anything"--A Chat With Wilbert

"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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Affordable Housing, Resident Services, Personal StoriesGuest UserOctober 24, 2019Car Repair, City Heights, Residents
"Have You Ever Had No Place To Go?"--Meet Ms. Ringo
"Have You Ever Had No Place To Go?"--Meet Ms. Ringo

Someone chose to care for Ms. Ringo when she needed it most, and now she does the same.

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Affordable Housing, Personal Stories, Resident ServicesGuest UserOctober 24, 2019Affordable Housing, City Heights
Board Member Highlight: Meet Miriam Rodriguez
Board Member Highlight: Meet Miriam Rodriguez

“When I meet mothers, first-time immigrants, I think of my mother… how hard it was for her, and I realized I could be a resource for immigrants and refugee families.”

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Our Board, Personal StoriesGuest UserOctober 24, 2019Refugees, Immigrants, Board Members, Immigrant Children, City Heigths, Advocates, San Diego
Celebrate! Haadi Mohamed Reflects On The Mural One Year Later.
Celebrate! Haadi Mohamed Reflects On The Mural One Year Later.

We're celebrating an anniversary around here: Haadi's mural over on 50th and University is a year old!

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Placemaking, Personal Stories, Leadership DevelopmentGuest UserOctober 22, 2019Mural, University Avenue, Haadi Mohamed
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