The Civil Society Working Group vision is a region in which residents care about one another and are actively involved in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods—promoting an appreciation for diversity, creative thinking and effective problem-solving. Their initiative, A New Consensus for Housing, will establish a framework to address the need for housing across the San Diego region with planning for balanced and equitable future growth, resulting in livable communities with choices for all.

211 San Diego/Info Line
Housing Options Information System
$75,000
To implement a Housing Options Information System, a pilot project providing information on affordable and workforce housing availability to all San Diego County residents through existing 211 health and human services information and referral system as well as its coordinated website.

San Diego Capital Collaborative
Outreach and Network
$40,000
To complete the final phase of the Outreach and Network component of the Community Investment Initiative in three targeted communities; to establish strong community networks of stakeholders and resource providers; and to develop community-based strategic investment plans to be used to leverage private capital investment to develop quality, affordable housing

San Diego LISC
Neighborhoods First
$65,000
To complete Phase II of the Neighborhoods First initiative in two pilot San Diego neighborhoods; to implement the tangible programs and projects contained in the broad-based "quality of life" plans that residents conceived and created in Phase I of the initiative; and to partner with the Media Arts Center and its Teen Producers Project to document the Neighborhoods First process and results, and to develop the skills and leadership of youth in both pilot neighborhoods.

Voice of San Diego
Virtual Convening
$45,000
To develop and implement a Virtual Convening pilot project featuring a year-long series of online articles on topical housing and livability issues in the San Diego region, accompanied by a hosted online forum; strategic marketing to foster broad-based participation; and Spanish-language content to increase civic engagement.

2006-2007 Civil Society Grantees

2005-2006 Civil Society Grantees

2003-2004 Civil Society Grantees