CIE PARTNER CONNECTION

February 2026

Celebrations & Observances

National 211 Awareness Month

A message from our CEO, Bill York:

"February is National 211 Awareness Month, and on February 11 (2/11 Day), communities across the country recognize the essential role 211 plays in connecting people to help when they need it most. At 211 San Diego, we’re using this moment not just to celebrate—but to amplify awareness of why 211 San Diego and the collective work of our partners matters now more than ever.

This month also marks the launch of our 211 San Diego Awareness Campaign: San Diegans Helping San Diegans. We’re launching this campaign to elevate understanding of 211’s value among decision-makers, partners, and the broader community—and to reinforce 211 as a trusted, irreplaceable community asset. Every day, 211 sits at the intersection of health care, housing, food access, mental health support, and crisis response. As social and economic pressures grow, our role as a connector for our clients and our partners has never been more critical.

To help spread the word, we’re inviting you—our Friends of 211—to join us on social media throughout the month, especially today on 2/11 Day.

We’ll be posting regularly and would be grateful if you would like, share, repost, or comment to help extend our reach. A few clicks from you can help ensure more San Diegans know where to turn when they need support."

Follow and Interact with us on Social Media:

Black History Month

2026 marks a century of honoring and celebrating the contributions of African Americans who have shaped our history and culture. Visit the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) to learn more about the last 100 years of achievements:

Resources and Events:

Learn more about Black History Month here
Attend local Black History events
San Diego Public Library events
Support Black-owned businesses in San Diego
Read books by black authors

Love Your Heart Month

February is a time to bring awareness to heart health and heart disease. Did you know heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in San Diego County?

Take action:

Check your blood pressure
Submit your numbers
Learn what they mean
Follow-up with your doctor

Visit LoveYourHeartSD.org to submit and learn more about your numbers!

Ramadan

"The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims on the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar all around the world and is a time of introspection. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daytime to remind themselves of those less fortunate and to strengthen their relationship with their faith. Muslims gather and take part in different activities, such as engaging in social events, feasts, prayers and acts of charity. During Ramadan, Muslims break their dawn-to-dusk fast with a community-focused meal called Iftar."

San Diego Public Library Resources and Events

Direct Referral Opportunities

2-1-1 VITA & CalEITC Navigation

Provides education on potential tax credits, including CalEITC, EITC, and YCT, while screening individuals for eligibility for free tax preparation appointments through VITA tax sites.

Who may be eligible?

Individuals may be eligible for VITA Free Tax Preparation Assistance, CalEITC, and other tax credits if:

Their income is within certain limits ($70,000 or below)
They are not using the “Married/Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) filing separate” filing status
They lived in California for more than half the tax year

What is the EITC?

Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) are tax credits for working people who have earned a low to moderate income. You may be eligible to receive a cash refund or reduce the amount of tax you owe.

There are two EITCs: the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The amount of CalEITC you get depends on your income and family size.

Learn more:

https://211sandiego.org/financial-assistance-tax-information/

Appointment screening and scheduling began on

Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Stability Through Prevention

Provides case management and short-term financial assistance to eligible households. Program staff collaborates with households and landlords to resolve their current housing crisis and provide tools and resources for ongoing housing stability.

Stability Through Prevention (STP) assists individuals and families who are extremely low income (30% Area median Income) and at risk of homelessness, including households fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, to remain stably housed.

Activities offered by STP may include but are not limited to landlord advocacy; rental assistance including rental arrears; financial assistance including application fees, utility payments, moving costs, storage fees, security deposits; and referrals to external resources and supports.

1. Journey to Safety

Provides transportation assistance for people fleeing domestic violence, and rideshares for essential trips due to the domestic violence (court, police station, case manager, assistance when public transit poses a threat). Food gift cards are also available.

Eligibility:

Must be 18 years or older.

Eligibility requirements depend on the service requested. All transportation is on a case-by-case basis

2. Senior Solutions - San Diego Promise Zone

Offers transportation options available for housing or medical appointments, including adult and senior day passes, MTS Access vouchers, and SDM monthly pass funding. Only available for immunocompromised adults staying (housed or unhoused) in the San Diego Promise Zone. Clients will also be screened for our ongoing transportation options during intake. (OFFERED AT JKC LOCATION ONLY)

Eligibility:

Must be low-income, immunocompromised, age 18 years or older, have a documented housing or medical appointment, and be within the San Diego Promise Zone.

View a map of the San Diego Promise Zone here

Announcements

Read our Op-Ed

The nonprofit sector is an essential public service, not an optional one. Shifting federal policies and funding gaps are straining our region's civic infrastructure. 211 San Diego is in a unique position to not just deliver services but also provide real-time data that reflect not just the needs of our clients but also the community and our partners in the nonprofit sector. USD's Nonprofit Institute (NPI) is also pivotal to our nonprofit sector, supporting nonprofit leaders through their training, strategic partnerships, and research which includes the 2026 State of Nonprofits & Philanthropy Annual Report being released today!

Full Article

Don't have a Subscription to The San Diego Union-Tribune?

Visit these links and enter your library card number to get free access to the The San Diego Union-Tribune. Search for the newspaper from February 9, then scroll to the opinion section.

Note: If you have a library card for other library systems in our region, visit their websites to see if you can access The San Diego Union-Tribune for free there.

San Diego County Library Members

City of San Diego Library Members

211 San Diego Community Calendar

211 San Diego has an upgraded Community Calendar where you can share your events for free.

To start submitting events, you must first create an account. Events that align with the inclusion requirements will be published.

Submit Your Event

Browse Events

CIE Office Hours

Book a meeting with the CIE Team!

Need a refresher on what CIE is and its functionality?
Interested in getting more referrals for your services?
Want to send direct referrals to other service providers?
Want a one-on-one call with our team to learn more about how you can leverage or expand the use of CIE?

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Live Support: Office Hours

Email: ciehelpdesk@211sandiego.org

Live Support

Training

Upcoming Meetings

CIE Partner Gatherings

The CIE Partner Network works to improve the overall service delivery system for clients. Our meeting provides a forum for partners to share updates about ongoing CIE Initiatives, share trends in our community, and collaborate on how we as a network are leveraging our partnership, data sharing, and the CIE technology platform to address the social determinants of health and increase health equity.

Join us for a range of content. Each month, we may dive into the latest technology projects, elicit feedback on the platform’s care coordination tools, or spotlight programs and supports for unique populations. The partner gathering is a space to engage with peers across our shared network. Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month (except November and December) at 9:00 am via Zoom.

The next CIE Partner gathering is on February 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am