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San Diego Storm Damage
 

Last week, hundreds of San Diego residents, businesses,

and infrastructure were severely damaged by storms.


This week, another round of heavy rain is going to compound an already fragile area that was hard hit. Tens of millions of dollars' worth of damage was experienced in mostly South and Southeast San Diego neighborhoods. Now, as clean-up had begun, residents are scrambling for sandbags and seeking higher ground for their family’s protection. The governor has declared a State of Emergency for several counties, including San Diego.


Victims lost all their possessions, small businesses were destroyed, and insurance is not providing any reimbursement; we anticipate the crisis will grow in the coming days. Flash floods are still a risk, and there is no escaping the torrential rains.


We want to share some organizations that are already involved with the cleanup efforts, helping residents, and providing services to those affected. We will update this list as needs become clearer.


Our thoughts go out to all of our neighbors.

 

ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT

 

Coordinated Response

San Diego Foundation Flood Response Fund – The fund has identified and convened an advisory council to recommend grants to the community and support organizations responding to the unprecedented flooding.

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Local Community Hubs

Harvey Family Foundation – A Southeast San Diego foundation providing services to families and youth in that area focused on debris and furniture removal, cleaning supplies for homeowners and volunteers, hot meals for homeowners and volunteers, trash removal, and other support.


Jackie Robinson YMCA – This YMCA has become a central community hub, providing access for displaced families to showers, hot meals, counselors, and other essential support.


San Diego County Black Chamber of Commerce – Providing grants to small family-owned restaurants that have and will continue to provide hot meals to survivors of the floods.


San Diego Seniors Community Foundation’s Flood Recovery Fund for SD Seniors – Providing immediate Relief with meals, safe shelter, and essential supplies and offering comfort in the face of immediate need.

Direct Aid and Homelessness

Alpha Project – Their large homelessness site downtown was destroyed leaving 320 people without shelter. Read a recent UT article about the devastation.


Lucky Duck Foundation – Providing transport for shelter and safe camping for residents displaced, and provides ongoing funds for hotels while homes are being repaired, specifically people in Southeast San Diego.


Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation – More than 50 homes were destroyed in Wakeland’s Village Green affordable housing community. Funding will pay for temporary lodging, food, clothing and transportation for their residents.

 

To recommend a grant to any of the organizations listed above, or any other organizations from your Jewish Community Foundation Donor Advised Fund, please login to JCFConnect or email Lizette Safa.

 
 

Jewish Community Foundation San Diego

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(858) 279-2740 / info@jcfsandiego.org / www.jcfsandiego.org