Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) Heritage Month

In May, we reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history.

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is pleased to announce the theme for the May 2025 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” 

Here are some ways you can celebrate and observe:

• Check out Brave Space, a compilation of original songs, sounds, and meditations created by Asian American women and non-binary artists and musicians.
• View Federal Asian Pacific American Council Resources and events here.
• View Smithsonian Resources and events here.
• Learn about AAPI regional stories of San Diego County and beyond.
• Attend local festivals and events.
• Learn more about ways to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage here.

Mental Health Awareness

May is mental health awareness month. Join the County of San Diego and other community partners in raising awareness, support, and sharing local resources.



Take Action on Your Mental Health

• Recipes for Wellness and Self Care
• Mental Health Matters Spotify Playlist
• Explore Mental Health Support Options
• Create a Mental Health Awareness Plan
• Learn about mental health conditions

Local Resources

• Find mental health resources here.
• Find information on local mental health awareness events happening in our community here.
• Access and Crisis Line: 1(888) 724-7240
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-(800) 273-8255
• NAMI San Diego Warm Line: 1-(619) 295-1055
• Visit It's Up to Us for additional support and resources

Jewish American Heritage Month

In May, we celebrate more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture!

According to Jewishamericanheritage.org

celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month helps to strengthen our communities and promote a sense of belonging, shared civic life, and a deeper understanding of cultural heritage. Explore unique resources from across the United States.

Here are some ways you can celebrate and observe:

• Learn more about Jewish Heritage Month.
• Learn more about the Jewish Experience.
• Learn about the Jewish regional stories of San Diego County and beyond.
• Learn more about how to celebrate Jewish American Month.
• Guide to Observing Jewish American Month.

Military Appreciation Month



May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time for those in and out of the military.

This month we honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of the members of the armed forces, past and present.

Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but the month also marks several other military anniversaries and events, including Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Armed Forces Day.

Here are some ways you can observe and honor those who have served and their families:

• Learn more about Memorial Day.
• Learn more about Military Appreciation Month discounts.
• Check out  Legacy Week to find a local near you.

CalFresh Awareness Month



May is CalFresh Awareness Month in California and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency along with its community partners will be at several community events where people can receive free screenings and application assistance for CalFresh.

CalFresh is California’s version of the federal food assistance program, SNAP, and has been around since 1964. The program is designed to help families and individuals increase access to fresh and healthy food, part of the County’s Live Well San Diego vision for healthy, safe, and thriving communities.

Check out a free CalFresh near you!

• May 2025 CalFresh Awareness Month Calendar of Events

See if you qualify

• Call 2-1-1 or
• Apply online today at GetCalFresh.org or BenefitsCal.com 

Eligibility and the amount of benefits issued depend on your

household size, income, and certain living expenses. Learn more.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) New Referral Pathway Tool

What is WIC?

WIC helps families across the state by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals to health care and other community services.

WIC serves infants and children up to age 5, as well as pregnant individuals, those who have recently given birth, and individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss. Partners, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are also welcome at WIC.

WIC is safe and available for all eligible families, including immigrant families. It is open to anyone living in California who meets the program guidelines and income requirements, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Participation in WIC does not impact public charge considerations. Currently, families can access WIC without fear of immigration consequences. 

How to Apply for WIC

Getting a WIC application started is easy:

1. Go to //sdwic.com/apply
2. Enter your address to find an office near you.
3. Select an office.
4. Fill out the form.

Someone will reach out within 3 business days to continue the application process.

Calling all 211 San Diego Resource Database Partners — this is your official invite to our very first one hour webinar dedicated to helping you make the most of your program listings in the 211 San Diego Resource Database!

Whether you're a longtime contributor or new to the process, this session is designed to support you in navigating challenges, learning new tools, and getting the personalized support you need.

Civitas’s Annual Conference brings together hundreds of passionate industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators to discuss interoperability, data-driven quality improvement, social determinants of health, public health, multistakeholder and community-led governance, and health outcomes. Civitas’ members and network serve as the bridge between “data” and “doing” in health and health care. Attendees choose the conference to foster deep connections, strengthen and build new partnerships, and leave with tangible ways to evolve their national, state, regional, and local initiatives.

Representatives will join us from regional and state HIEs, RHICs, CIEs, QIOs, health data organizations, CBOs, federal, state, and local governments, and business and technology partners.

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.

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.