Win a trip for two to Guam!
Saturday, March 24
10am – 6pm
Market Creek Plaza
310 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Just o Euclid Ave. Trolley Station
February 26, 2012
Celebration Hall at Market Creek Events & Venues
404 Euclid Avenue ~ San Diego, CA 92114
Red Carpet Reception: 5:00 pm
Broadcast Begins: 5:30 pm
Plated Dinner: 6:00 pm
Glitzy attire or dress as your favorite film star
Proceeds benefit the Kids to Camp Program of the Community Campership Council. Learn more at www.kidstocamp.org
Opening a Path to Life Changing Experiences
We are pleased to bring Oscar Night® America to Market Creek Events and Venues located in the Diamond Neighborhoods of southeast San Diego. This facility was built by the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a non‐profit foundation that supports resident ownership of neighborhood change. This initiative is based on the philosophy that residents must own and drive change in their community for it to be meaningful and long lasting. Many of the children we help attend camp come from this community. Events like ours help support economic development and provide training and employment opportunities. Your support helps us transform children’s lives.
To RSVP or for more information, call us at 858‐268‐9888
Diamond Neighborhoods Community Health and Wellness Survey
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, with the help of community residents, is conducting a neighborhood-specific survey to collect health-related data. With this data we plan to work with other community organizations to help create better policies and programs to improve health, safety, equity, and overall quality of life in the area.
Survey Topics Include:
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Healthy Eating
• Safe and Attractive Neighborhoods
• Quality of Life and Community Participation
• Transportation and Mobility
• Demographics
Who Can Participate?
Residents, 14 years old or older, who live in one of the Diamond neighborhoods:
Mount Hope, Valencia Park, Mountain View, Emerald Hills, Webster Oak Park, Chollas View, North Encanto, Lincoln Park, South Encanto.
To take the survey online in English or Spanish go to: www.JacobsCenter.org/healthsurvey
All information is anonymous and confidential
If you would like a Spanish or paper version of the flyer sent to you, or if you would like to have a surveyor come to your home, classroom, or group, please contact: Sandra Candler at the Jacobs Center: scandler@jacobscenter.org or 619.450.4083.
Please join Council President Anthony Young, County Supervisor Ron Roberts, the San Diego City-County Reinvestment Task Force (RTF), Internal Revenue Service along with the San Diego EITC Coalition are teaming to present “Smart Taxes.” A one-day free income tax preparation event planned to increase awareness on claiming the often missed Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC.
“Smart Taxes” takes place Saturday, Jan. 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, 92114. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact RTF staff at (619) 578-7538 or RTF@sdhc.org or visit www.SanDiegoRTF.org
Many May Overlook Valuable Tax Credit – Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don’t know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100. “This money can make a real difference to workers struggling in this recovering economy” said Council President Tony Young. Anyone earning $49,078 or less from wages, self-employment or farming in 2011 should see if they qualify. Eligible workers must file federal income tax returns-even if they are not required to file-and specifically must claim the credit to get it.
Many people will qualify for the first time this year due to economic changes in their income or changes in their marital or parental statuses according to the IRS. The agency estimates four out of five eligible workers currently claim their EITC.
“We want to raise that to five out of five, “Council President Young said. “They earned it. Now they need to file, claim it and get it.”
To help preparers, to accurately determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring:
“EITC is a financial boost for working people in a recovering economy and allows more funds to flow within your community. It’s money that can make lives a little easier, Council President Young,” said.
To obtain information on the tax forms and schedules that will be prepared, please call (619) 578-7538 or email RTF@sdhc.org
Note: To electronically file returns and get the fastest refunds, both spouses must be present to sign joint returns.
King of the Cypher • B-boy Jam
January 28, 5-10pm
$5 at the door, Kids under 14 free
Hosted by DJ Mane One
DJs: Mane One and Kid Riz
Prizes: Cash and gear for those who rep hard all night in the cyphers.
Center for Community & Cultural Arts
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center (2nd Floor)
404 Euclid Ave. Ste. 212
San Diego, CA. 92114
(619) 527-6161 Ext. 191
CommunityAndCulturalArts.com
Check our website for current updates.
www.WriterzBlok.com
(619) 263-4914
So you think you can sing, dance, rap, write, build, create, draw, or inspire the world?
Do you have a scientific mind?
When:
Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:00AM – 12:00pm
Where:
Black Contractor’s Association
6125 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
San Diego ACT-SO is looking for high school students
in grades 9-12 to participate in our enrichment program
For more information about the program, email: SanDiegoACT-SO@hotmail.com
or call Rachel Arrington at 619.920.8220 or Kimberly Caldwell at 619.204.3092
¡Aqui Estamos, Educamos, Transformamos y No Nos Vamos!
Attend the largest and most important annual gathering of progressive Raza Educators in the United States
6th Annual Association of Raza Educators (ARE) Conference
APRIL 14th, 2011
Lincoln High School
San Diego, CA
Keynote Speakers:
• Sean Arce: Teacher, Mexican American Studies Program, Tucson, AZ. Sean is currently one of the principle organizers in the fight to save the Mexican American Studies in the Tucson City Schools.
• Maria Reyes: Freedom Writers Foundation, Los Angeles, CA. Maria was portrayed as one of the main characters in the movie, Freedom Writers.
Conference Topics Will Include:
ALSO: There will be numerous vendors displaying/selling books, t-shirts, posters, Raza-Indigenous art, and more!
RESERVE YOUR SPACE FOR THIS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2012!
For more information, contact: aresandiego@yahoo.com
As consumers are encouraged to assess or develop their savings plan during America Saves Week (February 19-26), the FDIC invites financial institutions to consider strategies to encourage consumers, especially low- and moderate-income consumers, to save automatically. Institutions can also provide financial education on the importance of savings and offer free or low-cost savings accounts responsive to the needs of underserved consumers.
Please join us for a webinar on February 1, 2012, 2:00—3:00 p.m. (EST) to learn an overview of approaches for participation in America Saves Week.
To register online for this event, please go to http://www.fdic.gov/news/conferences/community/2012-02-01.html
Please register by Thursday, January 26, 2012.
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation’s Youth Movement would like to extend an invitation to any interested youth to participate in the following events that are designed for students to gain valuable leadership, team building, and critical thinking skills, which will benefit them personally, professionally and academically. Below is a brief overview of the three projects being coordinated by the Youth Movement interns.
Southeast Explorers Leadership Retreats – February to May 2012
(Application is required)
A series of once a month outdoor activities, that focus on cultivating leadership, raising awareness around community building and environmental concerns. This series includes trips to Julian, Mission Trails, Sunset Cliffs, rock climbing and a ropes course.
For more information contact Nadifa Mohamed - nmohamed@jacobscenter.org
Film Youth Voices Workshop & Film Festival – February to June 2012
(Application & interview is required)
A 15 week long workshop series with Media Arts Center designed for youth to create digital stories and short documentary films centered around the themes: “Who I Am” and “Where I Am From”. The workshops series will culminate in a youth film festival on June 22nd.
For more information contact Joseph Aongo – jaongo@jacobscenter.org
Friday Movie Night Series – January to May 2012
(Signed parent permission slip required)
A five month long movie night series for high school and college age youth. There will be dinner and a movie followed by an interactive discussion. The purpose of the event is to help youth connect while providing a space to help them think critically about the images and messages present in the films they watch.
For more information contact Tomas Huerta - thuerta@jacobscenter.org
An organization must meet the following criteria to qualify: We are looking for non-profit child serving organizations. I am currently accepting applications for the San Diego Area for an upcoming playground build. I would like to enlist your help in sending me any organizations/contacts you think might be interested that I could reach out to.
Click here for the selection process, sample playground design, and application.
Also there is additional information below:
In return, your organization will:
Thanks for Supporting the UNCF San Diego CampaignOn Saturday, January 21, 2012, the UNCF San Diego Campaign will host its annual Super Viewing Party of An Evening of Stars®
An all-star lineup of performers and presenters came out to help the UNCF to Educate Our Future. Taped at the Pasadena Civic Center, this year’s UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS® (AEOS) was nothing short of amazing featuring Erykah Badu, Patti LaBelle, Ledisi, Jill Scott and others.
Our local celebration will include dinner, live entertainment, lots of fun and will honor HBCU Grads and our men and women in uniform. Scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2012, the UNCF San Diego Campaign will hold a special reception for graduates of HBCUs from 5 to 6:00 PM. Doors open to the public at 6:00.
AEOS, formerly the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars®, is credited with helping raise more than $200 million for UNCF scholarship recipients and institutions.
This year’s event will be 6:00 to 11:00 PM; The Dinner begins at 6:00; Show starts at 7:00 PM; and dancing from 10:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are:
INDIVIDUAL
$75 (after Jan. 4)
TABLES (seats 10)
$750 – Community Groups/Churches
$850 – Nonprofits
$1,000 – Corporations
Click HERE to learn more about the UNCF San Diego Campaign Super Viewing Party of An Evening of Stars®.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Click HERE for Sponsorship information.
All proceeds will benefit the UNCF. UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. The goal of the UNCF San Diego Campaign is to assist the UNCF in accomplishing this mission.
LOCATION
Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation / Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
Click HERE for directions.
Check out the photo gallery from 2011 Super Viewing Party.
Thom Underwood, a graduate gemologist of GIA, has been recognized
with the 2012 Antonio C. Bonanno Award by the Accredited Gemologists Association, which is set to be presented at a ceremony during an AGA
conference Feb. I. Underwood is being recognized for his contributions
to the international gem and jewelry industry. He will receive $2000, which he plans
to donate to the southeast San Diego-based Elementary Institute of Science
for afterschool and summer programs focusing on science for children in the community.
Fruit Tree 101, a program of Stretch Island Fruit, planted a fruit orchard at Smythe Elementary School in San Ysidro and O’Farrell Community School in Encanto with the help of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. The program serves as an effort to educate students about the importance of environmental preservation and healthy eating.
The above material first appeared in the San Diego Business Journal on the above date.
All copyrights are reserved and no further reproduction is allowed without permission of the San Diego Business Journal.
The Southeastern Division of the San Diego Police Department and the Jacobs Center
for Neighborhood Innovation partnered for the third annual Jerry Griffen Toy Drive
on Dec. 15. The partywas held at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in southeastern
San Diego where toys were distributed to underprivileged children in that area.
The Jerry Griffen Toy Drive is in memory of a fallen San Diego Police motor officer
who was killed in the line of duty.
The above material first appeared in the San Diego Business Journal on the above date.
All copyrights are reserved and no further reproduction is allowed without permission of the San Diego Business Journal.
The Malcolm X Library is offering workshops on the Four Elements of Hip Hop on the first four Wednesdays of February (February 1,8,15,22) from 4:00-5:00PM. These classes will be taught by artists from Writerz Blok, and will feature aerosol art, turntables, B-Boy, B-Girl dancing, and MCing.
Classes are free to attendees, recommended for ages six and up. The library is located at 5148 Market Street, and people may call 619-527-3405 for information.
Tungo Chamorro Gi Halum Pachotmo, Kanainmu I KorasonmuKnow Chamorro with your Voice, Hands & Heart
Ramenta Chamorro
Chamorro Working Tools
January 21, 2012
1:00pm – 2:00 pm
Jacob’s Center for Neighborhood Innovation
404 Euclid Ave. in the Community Room
Learn how to make Chamorro tools used for fishing, hunting, cooking, and jewelry making. Come and experience the oral tradition of storytelling of our Mariana legends.
Breakout Sessions
Contact Information: CheluSD@gmail.com or (619) 395-3627
REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ___________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
e-mail: ___________________________________________________
Date: Jan 21
Breakout Sessions: Put sessions in order of preference, 1 being your first choice.
Tool Making _______ Weaving _______ Storytelling _______
Jewelry Making _______ Coconut Carving _______
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Return form to CheluSD@gmail.com or (619)395-3627
Workshops made possible by a grant from the Neighborhood Unity Foundation. Sponsorship by CHELU & The Jacobs Family Foundation & Center for Neighborhood Innovation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Coalition of Neighborhood Councils
415 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
(619)325-3580
Contact: Salimisha Logan, Board Secretary
Email: sljlogan@gmail.com
Phone: (619)325-3580
Fax: (619)325-3581
Coalition of Neighborhood Councils Names Patricia Lynne Turner New Executive Director
San Diego, CA (1/6/12) - Coalition of Neighborhood Councils (CNC), a community-based nonprofit agency, today announced the appointment of Patricia Lynne Turner, as its new Executive Director. Patricia Turner, a seasoned executive, will have the primary responsibility for the overall management and operation of the organization, while protecting financial assets and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements of the Coalition of Neighborhood Councils.
Board of Directors Chairman Bruce Jackson said, “Mrs. Turner brings CNC essential expertise in programmatic and managerial experience to efficiently strengthen the agency’s presence within the community. We look forward to her professional acumen in continuing our growth in the nonprofit sector.”
Turner was previously with Jacobs Technology, Inc. as a Program Analyst, and prior served as the Protocol Officer and Intelligence Specialist for United States Navy. She also has extensive nonprofit work with children, youth, and family social services.
Turner holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, and has earned numerous executive leadership and technical certifications. She is a board member of the Evangeline Roberts Institute of Learning Charter School and Athletic Advisory Board for Lincoln High School.
Coalition of Neighborhood Councils of San Diego, California, provides culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach programs and services to the neighborhood councils located within the City of San Diego’s Fourth District, and services to youth and young adults through contracts with San Diego Workforce Partnership.
The Jacobs Center’s Youth Movement is proud to present a series of movies to connect youth and promote dialogue around issues and life experiences that youth share. Be assured that we will use proper discretion when showing each film.
Friday Movie Nights
Join The Youth Movement
every 3rd friday of the month
January – May 2012 from 5 to 8pm
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Community Room
404 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, 92114
January 20 • Pay it Forward (PG-13)
In this drama young Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment) responds to a school assignment with a plan to help three people who will, in turn, help three more, and so on, in an ever-widening circle. But Trevor touches more people than he expected.
February 17 • Motorcycle Diaries (R)
This tells the incredible true story of a 23-year-old medical student from Argentina who motorcycled across South America with his friend on a personal odyssey that ultimately crystallized the young man’s budding political beliefs.
March 16 • Battle in Seattle (R)
With the World Trade Organization about to convene in his city, Seattle’s Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta) tries to make sure all events go smoothly. As tensions between protestors and authorities rise out of control.
April 20 • Life in a Day (PG-13)
After thousands of people around the world joined together to record banal and remarkable everyday events on July 24, 2010, director Kevin MacDonald led a team of editors to condense more than 4,500 hours of video into this picture of life on Earth
May 18 • La Mission (R)
Ultra-macho ex-con Che Rivera learns the true meaning of being a father when he discovers his son is gay. Rivera turns violent at first, but when a beautiful neighbor helps him see through his anger, he begins to reconcile his long-held beliefs.
All shows begin at 5pm at the Jacob’s Center Community Room
404 Euclid Ave. San Diego, 92114
Learn how to:
BE DELIBERATE Get started in life by being deliberate and making good choices about jobs, school, majors, friends, volunteer work, experiences, life choices, etc.
IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS & GOALS Discover your interests and how to apply them towards your success.
CHOOSE A MAJOR AND COLLEGE How to choose a major and a college based on your interests, priorities, strengths, and weaknesses.
MAKE HIGH SCHOOL COUNT Strategies for parents and students about how to make the most out of high school to prepare for college, explore careers, and discovering the “I AM” in order to make high school a fun, engaging, and a educational experience.
WRITE A RESUME A brief overview of how to start a resume in high school that grows with you as you enter college and prepare for the workforce.
Saturday, January 28
10am – 2pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library
5148 Market St, San Diego 92114
~ FREE event with giveaways & prizes~
Please call (619) 527-3405 to register
Light refreshments will be served
