1:54 o - In the city of San Diego, 182,000 (or 13%) live below the poverty line, and 4,887 are experiencing homelessness. We are a nhonprofit organization offering a suite of programs and services in support of the community. These services aim to help people regain their confidence and their ability to both care and provide for themselves and their families. Transitional Housing People First San Diego provides transitional housing for qualifying individuals and families. Housing includes 10 studio and six 2-bedroom apartments in the heart of the Logan Heights neighborhood. The organization partners with the Thirtieth Street Shelter and Mama''s Place Food Pantry to ensure transitional needs are met. The stay in transitional housing is up to 2 _ Vedars @& cdn-media.waldenu.edu 1:54 Medical Clinic The People First Medical Clinic offers appointment-based and drop-in medical services, including vaccinations, annual physicals, and screenings. Clinic services are provided at no cost or on a sliding-fee scale. Staff can consult with the social work team to provide interdisciplinary care. The Medical Clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. "I was at rock bottom, you know, hopeless. But People First lifted me up, coached me on how to get a job and how to keep it. I started to think about my situation different." - Former Client of People First San Diego cdn-media.waldenu.edu1:54 ol T @) Employment and Life Skills Services The aim of Employment and Life Skills Services is to facilitate a path toward financial stability for our clients. Services include assistance with resumes and applications, job searching, interview and job readiness, and job placement at several local businesses. Continuing supports after placement involve job management and growth coaching. Training and skill development may also be provided as applicable. Therapy Services People First San Diego serves the whole person, including mental and emotional health and well-being. The community members we see are often experiencing depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Therapy services are provided by a team of master's-level social workers and social work interns who practice a range of theoretical approaches, such as cognitive- behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-focused CBT, among others. @& cdn-media.waldenu.edu 1:54 What We Want to Do: Future Goals Our organization has conducted a needs assessment, and the below areas have been identified as needs in our community. We hope to have the opportunity to focus on one or more in the future, in addition to our current programming. . Afterschool homework assistance and tutoring for K-12 students . Expanded healthcare access . Healthy food options (much of the community is a food desert cdn-media.waldenu.edu1:54 . Healthy food options (much of the community is a food desert) . Public transport infrastructure Whom We Serve Both transitional housing and office spaces are situated on Valle Ave in Logan Heights, cdn-media.waldenu.edu1:54 Whom We Serve Both transitional housing and office spaces are situated on Valle Ave in Logan Heights, San Diego. In the last fiscal year, we were able to assist more than 3,500 community members through our programs and services. Race / Ethnicity 80% 7% 6% 4% 3% cdn-media.waldenu.edu\f1:54 Get Involved If you believe in our mission of opening opportunities for vulnerable community members, we want to hear from you! Donate Your Time and Skills Throughout the year, we engage in projects with the help of volunteers who donate their time and skills. In the past, these projects have included fundraising campaigns, grounds cleanup and beautification, food drives (in partnership with Mama's Place Food Pantry), and professional clothing drives for our Employment and Life Skills clients. Donate Money cdn-media.waldenu.edu1:54 all @) Donate Money As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations from individuals as well as government and private entities. One of the grants we have counted on for many years has been eliminated, leaving us with the potential decision to decrease services. To avoid that scenario, we need to make up the difference through donations. You can support us by giving via the button below. Every donation helps us to continue our mission of hope. Thank you for your support! DONATE NOW @& cdn-media.waldenu.edu