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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…
Latino Families Fight to Preserve Heritage in North County
Solana Beach and San Marcos are just two examples of places in the North…
Buying Local Is Good for All of Us
By Adriana Brunner When you go out with your family, it is important to…
PUENTE Empowers Students for Success
https://www.thepuenteproject.org/community-college-programs https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/student-equity/puente-project/index.html By NCI PUENTE covers “a lot of things that we feel as…
Don’t Lose Medi-Cal and Nutrition Benefits
By NCI The official end to Covid benefits means people must take action. Medi-Cal…
From F Student to Community Leader: Jimmy Figueroa’s Story
By Melanie Slone Jimmy Figueroa was never part of a gang, but “a large…
Humanitarian Border Relief
By NCI Empowering Latino Futures’ partner Universidad Popular has been providing 24-hour emergency assistance…
Reyna Grande Highlights the Immigrant Experience through her Writing
By Melanie Slone Reyna Grande is the multi-award-winning author of the bestselling memoir The…
Latinas in Local Government and the Fight to Get More Involved
By Melanie Slone A rooster first brought San Marcos District 1 Representative María Núñez…
Women’s Issues: Helpful Hints to Live Your Best Life
By NCI Women make up more than half of the population in North County…
Latinas, sí se puede: Business Pointers from NLBWA
Por NCI https://nlbwasandiego.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLBWA.SanDiego “I grew up working the fields, homeless, most of…
The Push for More Latinas in Higher Education
By Beatriz Bea Palmer According to Excelencia in Education, as of fall 2020, 48%…
300 Books Read before Kindergarten
By NCI Four-year-old Nayla Rodriguez is doing the San Diego County Library’s “1000 books…
Dr. Beatriz Villarreal works ‘one-on-one’ to instill family values
By Melanie Slone Beatriz Villarreal, Mano a Mano beatriz@mamf.org 760-492-8897 “Not in a million…
Victims of Abuse Can Count on One Safe Place
The center brings together 88 partners to offer assistance in the North County By…
No Fear, No Shame: Mental and Behavioral Issues Can Be Tackled
An interview with a Licensed Therapist and Counselor By Melanie Slone We need to…
From At-risk Youth to Ballet Folklórico Director: José Jaimes Celebrates Culture and Discipline
By Melanie Slone “I see myself in a lot of kids…looking for someone to…
North County Community Mental Health Resources
Name / Nombre Resource Type / Recursos Contact /Contacto Location(s) Ubicaciones Services Provided Servicios…
A San Marcos Story
Art, education, protest, leadership: Latinos leave their mark on the city over the years…
Immigration: Tips and Scams
By NCI This issue of North County Informador brings together immigration tips to help…
Oscarin Ortega’s Lived Experiences
Hardship, mental health, and stereotypes: The uphill battle in helping others find their own…
From Latina to Latina: Financial Empowerment is within Your Reach
Adriana Brunner shows us how education and community engagement can help you make the…
You Can Get and Maintain Credit
By North County Informador You can become financially empowered by getting and maintaining good…
Covered California: You Can Get Health Insurance
By NCI If your employer does not offer you health insurance and you don’t…
Magical Christmas: Nine Nights of Posadas
by Mary J. Andrade In North San Diego County, many people have a posada…
League of Women Voters Urges All Registered Voters to Participate in Democracy
By NCI The League of Women Voters encourages all eligible voters to make their…
The Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving: Acclaimed Author Victor Villaseñor Holds Sacred Celebration at His Home in Oceanside
By Melanie Slone “There’s only one race, the human race, with different cultures,” says…
Stretch Your Money with Good Credit
By NCI Buying on credit allows you to purchase something now and pay for…
Josefina López: Her Struggle to Become the Protagonist of Her Own Story
The author of Real Women Have Curves shares her journey and reflects on life…
Budgeting: Have Money When You Need It
Budgeting: Have Money When You Need It By North County Informador Learning about budgeting…