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April Is Financial Literacy Month!
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Why is understanding money so important? Because it shapes…
Get Help Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The nonprofit Parkinson’s Association of San Diego provides information…
In Minority Health Month, Disparities Persist
By NCI April is Minority Health Month, and health disparities persist in many minority…
See You at the 76th Latino Book & Family Festival
April 5, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive Free, family-friendly event 9…
The Childcare Crisis: The Fight for Equity in Options
By Beatriz (Bea) Palmer Isabella, a formerly undocumented immigrant and community college student, is…
Cal Equity: Know Your Labor Rights in California
By NCI If you are facing a situation at work that makes you uncomfortable…
Leticia Ordaz Brings Bilingual, Culturally Relevant Children’s Books to Life
The author/publisher, who will be at the Latino Book & Family Festival, has also…
Keynote Speaker Erica Alfaro
By NCI For a long time, Erica Alfaro was looking for a book that…
List of Community Services
Lista de Servicios Comunitarios By NCI Migrant Services · Servicios para migrantes Mexican Consulate…
Federal Cuts Affect San Diego Programs
By NCI Budget cuts and withholdings at the federal level (in Washington, DC) are…
Does Tax Season Stress You Out?
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Let’s be honest—taxes can be stressful. But they don’t…
Ricardo Favela Harnesses Community Power in Decades-long Struggle for Latino Rights in Fallbrook
By Melanie Slone When a Latino Fallbrook resident fought for a park in his…
Viva books and reading! Fallbrook a Leer is on March 15
By NCI Fallbrook A Leer’s annual day of literacy, activities, and volunteering will be…
The Hidden Cost of Food: A Nation Fed by Immigrants
By Beatriz (Bea) Palmer It’s almost Sunday. At dawn, my mother would wake before…
Know Your Rights in This Country
By NCI As our communities face new legal and immigration challenges, it is essential…
Getting People Housed
North County service providers tackle homelessness. By Melanie Slone There was a woman who…
The Kid Who Didn’t Like Public Speaking: Cipriano Vargas Details His Journey from Son of a Fieldworker to Vista Unified School Board Member
By Melanie Slone In his first semester as Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM), Cipriano…
More Support for Mexican Migrants in the United States
The Government of Mexico has a comprehensive strategy to strengthen attention for its citizens…
Annual Mariachi Festival and Taco Fest
Mark your calendars! Every spring for the past 11 years, Route 78 Rotary Club…
Diversity and the Search for Identity
By Melanie Slone As we celebrate Black History Month, North County Informador has talked…
AfroLatinos and Black History: A Shared Cultural Fabric of Unity
By Beatriz (Bea) Palmer, Professor of Sociology and Community Educator of Cultural Humility Navigating…
Shared Housing: A New Option to End Homelessness
By Melanie Slone Sharedhousing@Townspeople.org Individuals in need of housing now have another option—shared housing.…
Lisette Islas: Lift as You Climb: Leading the Way in Community and Economic Development at Lifeline Community Services
By Melanie Slone Lisette Islas remembers her first day in kindergarten in San Diego…
4 Ways to Recover from Holiday Spending
By Gordon Chavez The holidays are a time of giving, but overspending can leave…
What is an HSI, and What Does It Mean for Latino Students and Their Families?
By Bea Palmer Did you know that Latinos represent about 35% of the households…
Lifeline Prevents Human Trafficking Through Outreach and Awareness
By Lifeline Project LIFE January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to focus…
How to Buy a Home: Part II: Taking the Plunge, Understanding the Costs, and Finding Assistance
By Irvis Orozco and Melanie Slone Have you been saving and building your credit…
Stop! Don’t Get Taken in by these Common Scams
By Melanie Slone Scams are on the rise all over San Diego, including the…
EscoKidos: Helping Parents Raise Kids away from the Criminal Justice System
By NCI 760-641-1734 tati@escokidos.org https://www.escokidos.org Tatiana Rosenborg knows how hard it is to raise…
AA: Rebuild Your Life in English or Spanish
By Melanie Slone “I had no way of getting out of the problems that…
Get Help for Family Members with Alzheimer’s
By NCI Alzheimer’s San Diego https://www.alzsd.org 858-492-4400 What is normal aging and what is…
Being a Caregiver Is Hard, but There Is Help
By Melanie Slone Rosario Reyes, 760-410-7710 rreyes@caregivercenter.org www.caregivercenter.org In the US today, it is…
Get Free Help to Sign up for or Renew Your Health Plan
By NCI It’s that time again…time to enroll in or update your health insurance.…
Take Control of Healthcare Costs Before They Control You
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Picture this: you’re in the ER, worried not just…
Blanca Meléndrez: Closing the Gap in Health Inequalities
From food and health insecure to Executive Director at UC San Diego Center for…
8 Reasons Not to Vote… and Why They Are BAD Excuses!
Last Day to Vote: November 5 By Melanie Slone How can we know that…
FAFSA Is Your Key to Paying for Higher Education
By NCI FAFSA site: https://www.usa.gov/fafsa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid In California: csac.ca.gov www.Studentaid.gov The Free Application…
San Marcos Unified School District Unveils District-Wide Fleet Electrification Transportation Center with Energy Infrastructure and Upgrades with ENGIE
By NCI On October 15, the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) unveiled its…
Register to Vote
https://covr.sos.ca.gov Regístrese en español para votar https://covr.sos.ca.gov/ES November 5, 2024 General Election: Register by…
Depression & Mental & Behavioral Health: Don’t Suffer in Silence
By NCI I don’t want to live, but I don’t want to die. Many…
6 Steps to Mastering Your Family’s Finances
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Managing your family’s money doesn’t have to be overwhelming.…
Shame, Fear, Loneliness: Trapped in the Domestic Violence Cycle
By Melanie Slone Four years ago, Paula was sleeping in her car at the…
Luis Canseco: From Bullied Teen to Social Justice Warrior
Dialog and Prevention Are Key to Halting Domestic Violence By Melanie Slone “I would…
Ana Serrano and Las Valientes: Help Leaving Abusive Relationships behind
By Melanie Slone “I was an abused woman. I was abused for 13 years…It…
Fighting to Prevent Suicide
By Melanie Slone Fourteen years ago, Gloria Cervantes’ day started like any other; she…
Have a Say in Your Children’s Schools
By NCI Voting means having a say in all aspects of life, including education.…
Does My Vote Matter?
By Marian Vega-Clancy, League of Women Voters of North County San Diego San Diego…
Francisco Ramirez & Universidad Popular: Take Part and Have a Voice in Your Community
Universidad Popular Education and Outreach Programs By Melanie Slone “Things are not going to…
Meet Your Latino Elected Officials in the North County
By NCI Conozcan a sus representantes latinos en el norte del condado Teresa Acosta,…
Get Involved in Civic Engagement
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Everybody wants to have a better life, right? In…
Yes, You Can Buy a Home!
By Gordon Chavez, financial advisor Have you ever thought about buying a home? It…
How to Buy a Home, Part I: Laying the Foundation
By NCI North County Informador is offering this two-part series to help you buy…
Bea Palmer Takes Her Seat at the Table through Education, Community Service
Follow her journey from housing insecure to housing advocate, educator, and racial justice warrior…
Housing Assistance / Asistencia con la vivienda
Bridge to Housing Shelters / Albergues con Bridge to Housing Shelter / Albergue Address…
Mortgages: Credit Unions vs. Banks
By NCI Mortgages: Credit Unions vs. Banks When purchasing a home, you can get…
School: The Pathway to the Brightest Future
By NCI Education is not only a human right, it is also the driver…
Guarding the Health of Your Child
Immunizations Are Required for School Enrollment By Pediatrician Dr. Radha Iyengar, TrueCare Childhood immunizations…
Oceanside Schools Offer Dual-Language Education
By Melanie Slone Dual-language education in San Diego County schools: sdcoe.net/educators/multilingual-education-and-global-achievement/dual-language OUSD Facebook en…
Community School Programs Blend Education, Families, Resources
By Melanie Slone “My parents are immigrants from Mexico. I found myself translating for…
Fentanyl Awareness Education and Free Resources with VCC
For information on obtaining naloxone or to request a training on drug prevention and…
TrueCare Hosts Literacy Workshop Series with Words Alive
TrueCare has partnered with Words Alive to host a series of interactive, fun literacy…
Love of Theater, Passion for History, Defense of Dignity: Luis Valdez Tells the Chicano Story
By Melanie Slone Six-year-old Luis Valdez was excited to participate in his school play.…
PUENTistas with Promise
One-time MiraCosta PUENTE students inspire others with big moves in their studies and careers…
Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities
By NCI There are certain ailments women face that can be prevented or caught…
Women: Go for Financial Independence Despite the Challenges
By Gordon Chavez, financial advisor My two brothers and I were raised by a…
TrueCare: Women and Cancer Screenings
Por NCI TrueCare’s Women’s Health Centers have caring professionals dedicated to ensuring the highest…
One-on-one Connections that Empower
Victoria Vazquez’s Outreach Efforts Help Families and Communities Prosper By Melanie Slone In 1999,…
Migrant Education Student Speakers Headed to State Tournament
By San Diego County Office of Education Nearly 50 middle and high school students…
Food Resources · Sitios de recursos alimentarias
San Diego Food Bank Sites / Sitio del San Diego Food Bank Place Lugar…
How Money Can Work for You
By Gordon Chavez Money is essential for meeting your family’s needs. Knowing its value…
North County Food Services See Increase in Need
By NCI One in 3 children and 1 in 4 adults are food insecure…
Safety Net for North County Families
The following information is a guide for individuals and families who need assistance with…
Learn about Nutrition and Healthy Habits
By NCI CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) teaches Californians about good nutrition and how to…
Save Money on Groceries and Access Food Assistance Resources
By Gordon Chavez Have you noticed how everything seems to be getting more expensive?…
Home Cooking to Empower the Community
Carlos Alessandrini gives simple yet effective tips for nutrition, stress management, and wellbeing “When…
Beware of Contradicting Political Promotions
By Galilea Flores Hernandez Recent investigations have uncovered a troubling trend within political campaigns—the…
Breathing Easy: Why Smoke-Free Policies Are Crucial for Safe and Healthy Living
By California Department of Public Health Where you live directly impacts your overall health.…
Leticia Maldonado/Stamos Passes on Her Love of Reading
Literacy and Community Service Come Together in Fallbrook a Leer By Melanie Slone Fallbrook…
Getting Ready for Taxes
By Gordon Chavez, innergyfinancial.com Taxes are due by April 15. You can turn them…
Edward Becerra: Giving Books, Transforming Lives
Education Begins in the Home hands out thousands of free books to help students…
Get Help Voting in California
Vote in March 5 and November 5 Elections and Decide Who Will Represent You…
Beatriz (Bea) Palmar Honored with Martin Luther King, Jr. Award
By NCI Soon after the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous I…
Giving back: A Family Tradition
Lisa Montes, community advocate, educational mentor, and cultural defender, turns to her roots for…
Community Healthcare Has No Barriers
Dr. Jorge Otañez, Associate Chief Medical Officer at TrueCare, Worked His Way to The…
TrueCare offers FREE assistance so you can enroll
By NCI Call TrueCare enrollment specialists at 760-736-6734 Or visit https://truecare.org/enroll for more information…
MiraCosta Student Is First To Win Internship at State Department
By NCI Kenneth Pilco, in his second year of Law, Public Policy, and Society,…
California Latino Legislative Caucus Celebrates 50 Years of Empowerment and Advocacy
On October 6, The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) marked its 50th Anniversary at…
Award-winning Author Leads Community Reading Program
By NCI Marta Arroyo, the award-winning author of ‘Jorge and the Lost Cookie Jar’,…
4 Steps to Get Involved in Decisions about Your Community
By NCI “Civic participation is beneficial for individuals, families, our community, and our country,”…
Yes, You Can…Go to Harvard and beyond
Claudia Garcia Grasso: From East LA to assistant district attorney and leader in domestic…
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By NCI One Safe Place: 760-290-3690; https://onesafeplacenorth.org/ 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA…
Richard Huizar: MIT Grad, Apple Engineer
Latino student from San Marcos defies roadblocks to success By Melanie Slone Failing a…
Healthy Infants Turn into Healthy Communities
TrueCare and UC Health Milk Bank Partner to Help Mothers and Save Babies’ Lives…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the North County
By NCI After hundreds of Mexicans fled the Revolution in the 1910s, arriving at…
School: The Key to Success
By NCI Education is the key to success, say community leaders in North County…
Paying for School
By NCI As the school year kicks off, many students and parents are asking…
MANA and Hermanitas Empower Latina Girls to Success
By Melanie Slone Latina teens have among the highest dropout rates, the lowest college…
August Means Back to School
By NCI Getting a good education, and making sure your children get a good…
Bill de la Fuente Scholarship Foundation Fosters Strong, Educated Communities
Discover the power of 36 dollars and the hard work of students and business…