In the 2004-05 fiscal year, the Civil Society Working Group distributed $179,700 in funds as part of a county wide effort to achieve one of two goals: the engagement of youth in community problem solving and the development of public policy that supports affordable housing in our county.

Art Now! - $20,000
The Voices Project - To support teen workshops in using video and photography to highlight community efforts.

Casa Familiar, Inc. - $20,000
Youth Leadership & Community Involvement Institute - To identify, train and develop youth for civic leadership and responsibility in San Ysidro.

National Conference for Community & Justice - $20,000
Youth Civic Issues and Advocacy - To provide opportunities for direct advocacy work from conception to implementation, by expanding the involvement of existing youth created policies.

North San Diego County Sponsoring Committee - $20,000
Housing for All - To engage North County citizens and immigrants in community organization that leads to changes in public policy and programs related to housing.

Oaks and Acorns, Inc.- $8,000
Great Oak Dialogues - To bring together youth and seniors through intergenerational dialogue to share stories and perspectives on issues that are of concern to both generations.

San Diego ACORN - $20,000
Renters Rights/Affordable Housing Campaign - To build an organized voice for renters, win greater renter protections and champion affordable housing through city and state policies.

San Diego Housing Federation - $20,000
Measuring and Assessing the Status of San Diego - To establish a baseline analysis of the capacity of San Diego's nonprofit affordable housing developers to meet the regions need for affordable housing.

San Diego Organizing Project - $15,000
Time for Action: Housing for All - To further San Diego Organizing Projects community-driven housing campaign that will result in a comprehensive housing strategy created by bringing together city officials and housing stakeholders.

Sweetwater Union High School District - $20,000
Blurb Magazine - To train high school writers to research and report the cause of issues in their community such as drugs, date rape, violence, street racing, drunk driving, and truancy, and provide resources for students to solve these issues.

The Neighborhood Civic Fund was created in 1998 to support neighborhood groups working to increase the number and effectiveness of people who volunteer in order to improve the communities in which they live. The purpose of the Neighborhood Civic Fund Program has been to challenge resident-led neighborhood groups to establish local Neighborhood Civic Funds to support civic participation and neighborhood development activities in their own communities

Azalea Park Neighborhood Association - $2,700
Membership Development - To increase visibility as a neighborhood that encourages residency and participation resulting in a greater sense of place, and an expanded base of volunteers and voting members.

Friends of Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve - $3,000
Capacity Development - To increase the capacity of Friends of Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve to enhance support for the preserve and local environment.

Ridgeview Neighborhood Association - $2,000
Continued Outreach - To continue to uphold our mission of a safe, aware, clean, and respectful neighborhood.

Rolando Community Council - $3,000
Crossroads Redevelopment - To see growth in the community with Crossroads Redevelopment and welcome the opportunity to expand the volunteer base and involvement

Spring Valley Citizens Association - $3,000
Community Information Program - To continue to expand our information outreach to empower residents to seek solutions and improve the sense of community.

Torrey Hills Community Awareness - $3,000
Impact Disclosure and Mitigation - To ensure that the impact of new development and traffic on the community and environment is properly disclosed and mitigated.

2007-2008 Civil Society Grantees

2006-2007 Civil Society Grantees

2005-2006 Civil Society Grantees