DATE:
October 11, 2022
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANTS (DISTRICT: 1)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego is fortunate to have an opportunity to reinvest taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public. This action will assist the County in meeting the needs of the community.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
VICE-CHAIR NORA VARGAS
1. Allocate $6,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Asian Pacific American Coalition San Diego to promote voter registration, U.S. citizenship preparation and education activities, and civic forum events to engage residents within the AAPI community.
2. Allocate $40,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. to provide funding towards the creation of a documentary film highlighting the history of the United Domestic Workers within the labor movement.
3. Allocate $10,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to City of Imperial Beach to provide support for the city's Spooktacular & Dia de los Muertos Festival, an event that provides an enrichment opportunity in the South Bay for residents that may face socio-economic challenges, creating equity among an underserved population allowing Imperial Beach to celebrate our culturally diverse, border community.
4. Allocate $5,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Foundation for Women Warriors to support funding for staff to assist with warehouse operations and outreach activities.
5. Allocate $20,000 $8,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to The Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation to support the annual South Bay Pumpkin Smash by funding an Organizer position who can help coordinate, manage, and promote the event; and to fund print advertising including full-page ads in local newspapers; and to purchase directional signage and banners to pro...
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