Meet the organizations connecting San Diego, standing up for human rights, and making a difference near and far. Find their work, their websites, and their upcoming events.
Activist San Diego connects people and organizations working for social justice through community organizing, education, and media. Its public community calendar helps residents discover local gatherings and opportunities to get involved.
Meet the organization & see eventsAlliance San Diego brings neighbors together to build community power and protect human dignity. Its work combines civic education, leadership development, human-rights advocacy, and immigration legal assistance.
Meet the organization & see eventsBorder Angels supports migrants and refugees through humanitarian aid, education, and advocacy in the U.S.–Mexico border region. Its programs include desert water drops, assistance to migrant shelters, and outreach to day laborers.
Meet the organization & see eventsCAIR’s San Diego office supports civil rights, immigrant communities, and civic participation. Its work includes responding to discrimination, providing legal assistance, and offering education and advocacy opportunities for local communities.
Meet the organization & see eventsHEAL Palestine supports Palestinian children and communities through healthcare, education, humanitarian aid, and leadership programs. San Diego supporters have participated in local fundraising, connecting community action here with assistance abroad.
Meet the organization & see eventsThe International Cottages in Balboa Park bring together cultural houses representing communities from around the world. Open houses and lawn programs invite visitors to discover food, music, dance, history, and traditions through local volunteers.
Meet the organization & see eventsIRC’s San Diego office helps refugees, asylum seekers, and other immigrants rebuild their lives. Local programs support employment, education, youth, wellbeing, small-business development, and access to immigration legal services.
Meet the organization & see eventsThe San Diego chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace brings together anti-Zionist Jews and allies advocating for Palestinian freedom and equal rights. It offers ways to learn, build community, and participate in collective advocacy.
Meet the organization & see eventsA women-owned grassroots collective supporting families, students, caregivers, and educators across San Diego County. Through mutual aid, resource sharing, storytelling, and advocacy, it helps communities respond to inequity in K–12 education.
Meet the organization & see eventsThe Justice Workshop is a San Diego organization working on criminal, economic, and electoral justice through education and community outreach. Its Choice Voting campaign promotes electoral reform and offers ways for residents to learn, volunteer, and get involved.
Meet the organization & see eventsKitchens for Good helps San Diegans build careers and food businesses through culinary apprenticeships, paid work experience, and entrepreneurship support. Its kitchenware shop, cooking classes, and other social enterprises help fund this work and create opportunities for the community.
Meet the organization & see eventsKARAMA promotes understanding of the Arab and Islamic worlds, with particular attention to Palestinian experiences. Its cultural and educational work includes the San Diego Arab Film Festival, which shares stories from and about Arab communities.
Meet the organization & see eventsKind Hearts welcomes refugees and newcomers through practical assistance, donated resources, and community support. Based in La Mesa, it brings volunteers together to help families build connections and settle into life in San Diego.
Meet the organization & see eventsBased in El Cajon, License to Freedom supports refugee and immigrant communities across San Diego County. Its work includes domestic violence advocacy, mental health counseling, legal aid, housing support, and youth and family programs. It helps survivors and families build safety, independence, and community connections.
Meet the organization & see eventsMedia Arts Center San Diego expands access to filmmaking, creative learning, and community storytelling. Its programs include youth media education, Digital Gym Cinema, and the San Diego Latino Film Festival, creating space for underrepresented voices and shared cultural experiences.
Meet the organization & see eventsPCRF’s San Diego chapter connects local volunteers with efforts to support children’s medical care and humanitarian needs in Palestine and the wider region. Chapters raise awareness and funds and help support children receiving treatment.
Meet the organization & see eventsPANA is a refugee-founded and refugee-led organization building belonging and civic power. It supports community leadership, policy advocacy, and storytelling so refugee and immigrant communities can shape the decisions that affect their lives.
Meet the organization & see eventsPathways helps immigrant families navigate citizenship and other immigration processes through legal assistance and education. Its San Diego County programs include citizenship-test preparation and opportunities for community members to volunteer as tutors.
Meet the organization & see eventsSan Diego Foundation connects charitable giving with community priorities across San Diego County. Through grants, scholarships, and partnerships with local nonprofits, it supports education, children and families, the environment, and opportunities for communities to thrive.
Meet the organization & see eventsSister Cities Project connects San Diego communities to advance racial and economic equity. Through community partnerships, cultural exchanges, entrepreneurship support, and educational opportunities, it builds relationships and expands opportunities for Black communities and other communities of color.
Meet the organization & see eventsA multifaith network that helps San Diego County residents organize around shared concerns. Its campaigns address housing, immigration, justice-system reform, and public accountability through community leadership and collective action.
Meet the organization & see eventsA coalition of community-based organizations supporting refugee communities across San Diego County. Members coordinate work on health, housing, economic opportunity, and other priorities, centering the knowledge and leadership of the communities they serve.
Meet the organization & see eventsA nonpartisan forum connecting San Diegans with global issues through speakers, discussions, and educational programs. Topics include diplomacy, migration, international security, and the relationships between local communities and the wider world.
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