Urban League of San Diego County | | From the President's Desk | | |
November 2025 — Urban League of San Diego County
"Elections, Economics, and Ethics: Building Our Region Together"
As we enter this season of gratitude and civic reflection, November reminds us of the power of participation—both at the ballot box and in our communities. The choices we make today shape the future of our families, our neighborhoods, and our region for generations to come.
At the Urban League of San Diego County, we believe that economics and elections go hand in hand. Every vote cast is a voice for economic opportunity, affordable housing, quality education, and fair access to jobs. Our mission is clear: to ensure that all in our region—regardless of zip code—have the tools and support needed to achieve economic empowerment and equality.
Unity is at the heart of progress. Now more than ever, our region needs leaders, neighbors, and partners who will rise above division to focus on what connects us—our shared vision for a thriving, inclusive San Diego, Orange County, and Inland Empire. When we come together, we not only strengthen our democracy but also our local economy and open new doors to collective success.
As we approach the end of 2025 and look ahead to a new year, let us continue to invest in one another—through civic engagement, through economic participation, and through the spirit of collaboration. Together, we can build a stronger, more united region.
With purpose and ethical behavior,
Al Abdallah
President & CEO
Urban League of San Diego County
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Mistresses of Ceremonies
Yasmeen Ludy
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Violence and Privilege
BY HERMAN C. COLLINS, Public Affairs Consultant
URBAN LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
“America is not ‘a proposition’ or a shared set of values. Instead, it is a country for white people descended from European settlers, whose accomplishments should not be diminished by acknowledging the people that some of them enslaved, the Native Americans they killed, or anyone else denied equal rights at the founding.” - Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt (9/15/2025) openly promoted white supremacism in a recent public statement.
Could the words of Senator Schmitt reflect the core of privilege in America?
| | Calling All Opportunity Youth | | |
If you know of high school youth struggling with multiple barriers, especially some form of homelessness, unhoused, please reach out to the Urban League of San Diego County at 619.266.6265 or kea@sdul.org. We want to invite them to join our network of high school and college students, which supports college and career readiness. We aim to empower the next generation of young leaders to succeed in education, career paths, and local community civic engagement opportunities.
We are partnering with Doors of Change and other local partners to help youth reach their highest potential for success.
| | A Special Thank You To University of San Diego | | |
If you know of students between 8th and 12th grade who want to join a program that helps them prepare for college and careers, encourage them to apply.
This program focuses on Mentorship, Leadership Development, College Tours, College Preparation, the National Case Competition, and Career Preparation, all in partnership with the National Urban League.
Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who complete the program from start to finish, complete more than 88% of required activities, are active in the KUDER online platform, actively engage in activity discussions, and attend the necessary Golden Pyramid Scholars Program in May.
Participation is required in the Annual Golden Pyramid Scholars Program held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (held on the 3rd Sunday of May each year).
| | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Youth Program | | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Youth Programs | | 15th Annual LiveWell Advance Summit | | |
Our Senior Advocate and Community Health Worker, Jackie Stanley, joined thousands of attendees at the 15th Annual Living Well Advance Summit at the San Diego Convention Center!
We love being out in the community, not only sharing valuable resources with our seniors but also staying informed about the latest trends and issues affecting them.
Attending events like this helps us strengthens our outreach, improve how we connect with seniors, and build meaningful partnerships with others who share our commitment to supporting the senior community.
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Are You a Senior Living in San Diego and
Need Help Finding Resources?
Finding the right senior programs should not feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Not sure where to start—or tired of getting the runaround?
The Urban League of San Diego County (ULSDC) Elder Multicultural Access & Support Services (EMASS) Team is here to help you!
We proudly serve as advocates for San Diego residents aged 60 and older, connecting you to the resources you need and deserve.
While we do not provide direct senior programs or financial aid, our mission is to identify services tailored to your age, income, and personal or family needs.
We may be able to connect you with trusted programs that offer:
- Home food delivery (free or at a minimal cost)
- Transportation to and from appointments
- In-home senior services (cooking, cleaning, etc.)
- In-home health care providers
- Veteran services
Tell us what you need—we will do the legwork for you. This assistance is provided at no cost to you. We are your partner and your advocate.
You are not alone on this journey. We are here to support and stand by you every step of the way.
Once we find the right program(s) for you, we can also:
- Help you complete any required application(s)
- Attend appointments with you
- Speak with program representatives on your behalf
- We'll follow up with you to make sure that the selected program is meeting your needs.
Our EMASS team, led by Jackie Stanley, is available to help you. You can reach Jackie by email at Jackie@sdul.org or by phone on 619-266-6285
| | Join Our Health and Wellness Committee | | Are you passionate about the health and wellness of our community? Do you work in the health wellness industry? Do you have a skill that can benefit the advancement of health and wellness equity in our community? If so, we need you! Our community needs you! Sign up today using the link below. If you have questions, please send an email to info@sdul.org. | | Health and Wellness Directory | | |
We want to help you with tools to "Thrive in 2025"!
Do you have a business that provides health and wellness for individuals and families in the County of San Diego, Orange County, or the Inland Empire?
We are creating a Health & Wellness Directory housed on the Urban League of San Diego County website. This will include a behavioral health directory and a general health and wellness directory. According to the attendees of our Fireside Chats, areas in our communities lack health resources and need more urgent care facilities, especially ones open after 5 p.m. Our young families need a directory and a resource toolkit that includes accepted insurance information and medical professionals with cultural sensitivity training for diverse community members. This will be an online business list versus a case management site. Individuals will be directed to contact hotlines if they need to speak to a live person or need case management services.
This can be mental health, medical health, doula professional health, promotoras/ community health worker, physical health, fitness, or nutritional health businesses. This can be small, extensive, private practice, or consulting businesses.
| | Citibank - San Diego Openings | | |
Please review a list of openings!
Please refer candidates to our website: https://jobs.citi.com/
Once you go to this site, you will see a search bar. You can then type in the position you are interested in and apply. You need to create an online profile and attach a resume.
San Diego Area
Orange County Area
| | Jobs Bulletin & Resources In Our Network | | Supporting Community Businesses | | |
These are some important dates to mark on your calendar!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Urban League of San Diego County Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Golden Pyramid Scholars Program & College Signing Day
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Since 1953, the Urban League of San Diego County is a community-based, direct service, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) and an affiliate of the National Urban League that focuses on empowering underserved communities. ULSDC works to achieve social and economic equality through advocacy, bridge-building, programs, services, and research. The organization strongly focuses on policy, practice, and protest regarding youth education and family support services through employment, housing, elderly health outreach, and women’s re-entry programs.
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