SAY San Diego
So Much To Say!
- Leading the Way with STEAM Learning
- A SAYtacular Employee Event
- Employer Supported Childcare Panel
- SAY San Diego Voted as a Great Place to Work
- Annual Report
San Diego Spring & Summer Break Camps
SAY San Diego February 2023 Newsletter
2023 Light Our Way Campaign
SAY San Diego January 2023 Newsletter
SAY San Diego’s Annual Holiday Hopes Gift Drive 2021
For several decades, SAY San Diego has provided holiday cheer and support to children and families. This year, striving to come through the COVID-19 crisis, we need to be especially responsive and help families more than ever. Many families are facing tough challenges, with record-high cost of living and expenses to meet every-day needs. The holiday season can add extra stress and heightened expectations for parents and leave children with feelings of disappointment. This year’s Holiday Hopes Gift Drive is designed to help alleviate some of that stress and allow families to experience the joy of the holidays.
Help us achieve our goal of raising $25,000 to provide 250+ families year with $100 in gift cards that they can immediately use for groceries, a festive meal, household essentials, books, toys and clothing. All gifts will be matched and doubled in impact by a grant provided by Alliance Healthcare Foundation! Funds collected with go 100% to purchasing gift cards for deserving San Diego families.
Visit this page to donate now.
SAY Stands Against Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
It is especially important now as the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has radically changed the lives of individuals. There are victims of abuse that have the added crisis of being quarantined at home with an abuser and/or social distancing from the community at a time they really need guidance and help.
SAY strives for a future community that puts an end to domestic violence. Join us in spreading awareness of those individuals in the “shadows” of the pandemic. If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), direct them to the San Diego Family Justice Center, or SAY’s domestic violence resource page. https://www.saysandiego.org/…/domestic-violence-resources/
Light Our Way 2021
Join SAY San Diego in supporting the Light Our Way campaign and its’ mission of celebrating hope, joy, and resilience of all San Diegans who are striving to make it through these uncertain times. In 2020 our partners at Advocates for Change Today, designed a three-day campaign as a way to honor graduates who were embarking on a new chapter while in the midst of a global pandemic. The campaign asks community members to engage in activities that would encourage, inspire celebrate those who need it the most. This year, the campaign is expanding its vision beyond graduates to include all San Diegans. As we are all experiencing new changes and challenges, whether that be reentering the workforce, developing social anxiety or graduating. There are still many unknowns but, together we can navigate this new normal and come out on the other side stronger!
Help show your support by wearing green, using the hashtag Light Our Way, and sharing inspiring messages of resiliency and hope!
SAY San Diego’s Annual Holiday Hopes Gift Drive 2020
For several decades, SAY San Diego has provided holiday cheer and support to children and families. This year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, we need to be especially responsive and help families more than ever. Many families are facing tough challenges, with many parents out of work or having their wages cut. The holiday season can add extra stress and heightened expectations for parents and leave children with feelings of disappointment. This year’s Holiday Hopes Gift Drive is designed to help alleviate some of that stress and allow families to experience the joy of the holidays.
Help us achieve our goal of raising $20,000 to provide 200+ families with $100 in gift cards that they can immediately use for groceries, a festive meal, household essentials, books, toys and clothing. Thanks to our generous donors, SAY San Diego will match any gift of $50 or more! All funds collected go 100% to purchasing gift cards for deserving San Diego families.
CLICK HERE to donate now.
SAY San Diego’s Dads Corps Program
CALLING ALL DADS!!!
The Dads Corps program is FREE and open to all fathers including Civilian Dads, Active Duty Dads, Veteran Dads, and Dads-To-Be! Dad Corps provides fathers opportunities to thrive as “Parents, Partners, and Providers.”
Dads Corps understands the unique challenges of parenting. We support dads by sharing new insights and approaches to parenting allowing YOU to develop new skills and tools to support your family unit regardless of your situation. Dads Corps follows a nationally recognized parenting curriculum and utilizes a discussion-based format so that you can learn by connecting to other dads through each session. Our program will cover topics including, “Communication, Discipline, Relationships, Health, and More.” Participants will also be able to access:
- Alumni network
- Employment Services
- Legal Resources
- Supportive Services
- In-person and virtual learning format*
- Private Instruction (if requested)
- Resource Referrals
- Scholarships for career advancement, training, and/or general support assistance
- Family-friendly activities and excursions
- And More
Dads Corps has been named as a Federal Grantee from the Office of Family Assistance for the Fatherhood FIRE Project. Our program welcomes all dads to participate in future classes. So whether expecting your first child, looking for new ways of handling your child’s behavior, or seeking to create a stronger relationship with your child(ren), Dads Corps is a place where we welcome you to hang your hat! Join our brotherhood network today!!!
Questions or want to learn more about the program?
Contact:
Jessica Chiesman, Jessica.Chiesman@saysandiego.org, 858.289.7101 (Eng)
OR
Jesus Torres, Jesus.Torres@saysandiego.org, 858.289.7110 (Esp.)
To learn more about this program please visit:
https://www.saysandiego.org/program/healthy-start-military-familyresource-center/dads-corps/
https://www.facebook.com/dadscorps
Dads Corps has a proud history serving well over 1,000 fathers and families since 2008. GET CONNECTED TODAY!
“Because of Dads Corps I am/have… “
“Confidence to be a better father and a support group to help me and let me know I am not alone as a father”
“Changing my old habits to more effective and better view/perspective on becoming a father”
*During COVID-19 conditions, Dads Corps will ONLY offer virtual format
All qualified applicants and program participants will receive consideration for employment/ program services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
