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Building on actions that kicked off earlier in the week, activists on Saturday hosted hundreds of #RiseForClimate demonstrations across all seven continents, drawing massive crowds “to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world that puts people and justice before profits.” The main event was the Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice march in San Francisco, California, which brought together some 30,000 people and is being hailed as the West Coast’s largest climate march...

Zoom (virtual) link: https://zoom.us/j/8584722321 Or Telephone : (929)436 2866 or (669)900 6833 Meeting ID: 858 472 2321 I Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II Update on Strategic Plan Accomplishment activity from July 6, 2018 meeting III Committee Report Out a. Membership Committee: Co-Chairs Stephen Carroll/Linda Ketterer - Honoring New Members (2nd meeting) b. Resources Committee: Co-Chairs Morgan Basket/Cambria Walsh - SD-TIGT (private) Membership Community on ACEs...

Calling Upon the Warrior Spirit to Heal Historical Trauma Conference and Ceremony October 8, 9 & 10, 2018 Viejas Resort & Casino, Alpine, CA Hosted by: Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Sponsored by: The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Conference Packet Includes: Conference Agenda *Fact Sheet* Bios Welcome to our three-day conference of discussions and ceremony focusing on understanding and healing historical trauma in Indian Country through the shared expertise of guest speakers,...

Stay up to date with how religious leaders are getting involved to build trust and restore the relationship between the police and communities in San Diego County! For more information about the Building Trust Partnership, an initiative created by the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) at the University of San Diego, the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP), and the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, visit www.buildtrustsd.org Please click HERE for the August newsletter!

Since the program started two years ago, the homeless population has dropped from about 400 to 350. NBC 7's Alex Presha looks into how the program works To view the news clip, please click here.

When asked to express himself through music for the first time, a 17-year-old spending seven months in the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility wrote a powerful song about what it felt like to miss his daughter's first steps and other milestones while detained. He was one of 24 students from San Diego SOAR Academy's East Mesa site who participated in a six-week program organized by the nonprofit group David's Harp Foundation . "The collaboration with David's Harp is more than music...

San Diego’s decision-makers are mostly white, male and economically advantaged, according to a new report released Tuesday. The 51-page report comes from the Center on Policy Initiatives, a San Diego think tank that has ties to local labor unions. Researchers assessed five governing boards and commissions from September to January, saying they were seeking a broad picture of public leadership throughout the county. Over the five-month period, researchers reviewed and conducted interviews...

After the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida earlier this year, schools are at the epicenter of national debates on gun violence and mental health. How can teachers and administrators deal with troubled students? And how can they make schools safer for all? It’s not the first time that schools have been asked to address social problems that originate far outside their hallways. In a nation where more than 40 percent of kids are from low-income families, school teachers and...

Are you interested in issues surrounding policing in your area? Do you want to learn how religious leaders are getting involved to build trust and restore the relationship between the police and communities in San Diego County? Take a look at June and July’s newsletters here . On January 31, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) at the University of San Diego launched a handbook and website for religious leaders to use to improve relationships and build trust between police and...

(Calif.) With an important legislative deadline quickly approaching, Senate education committee members passed about a dozen bills last week targeting topics including time off for teen parents, statewide assessment options and charter school transparency. AB 1951 would require the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to approve a nationally recognized high school assessment–such as the SAT or ACT–that districts can administer to students instead of the grade 11 California Assessment...

Here's a great funding opportunity for an organization and/or subcontractors to produce a youth authored publication for youth in custody at County of San Diego Probation Department juvenile detention facilities. The publication shall be a collection of written word or visual art pieces authored by youth in custody. Please visit https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov for more information. https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov/Solicitations/SolicitationDetail.aspx?SolicitationID=1960864&AID=1 County of...

Thanks to all who braved the heat and attended last week's meeting! Our new membership directory and ACEs group were revealed and we had an inspiring activity re: member's accomplishments related to our Strategic Plan Goals! Meeting minutes are below and attached. Also attached is a list of our members' accomplishments related to our strategic plan goals. Welcome Stephen Carroll and Linda Ketterer co-facilitated today’s meeting as Amelia and Dana were both unable to attend in person. THANKS...