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Total Views: 41 East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Spring Valley, CA) – Ther Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA) and New Seasons Church are sponsoring a forum for candidates running in November for the 79th State Assembly District. The forum will take place on Monday, September 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New Seasons Church,2300 Brancroft Drive in Spring Valley. Both candidates, LaShae Sharp-Collins, PhD, and Colin Parent have confirmed their attendance. Sharp-Collins is the County Office of Education’s community engagement specialist and an adjunct professor at San Diego State University. Parent is a La Mesa City Councilman, attorney, and general counsel for the nonprofit Circulate San Diego. They will give opening statements and take questions from the audience. Take this opportunity to hear the candidates and learn where they stand on issues important to you. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of San Diego and conducted according to their guidelines. Following introductions, there will be a question and answer session. After the questions are read, each candidate will be given equal time to respond. About Spring Valley Community Alliance: SVCA is a nonpartisan community advocacy group for the greater Spring Valley Community. https://www.thesvca.org/ About New Seasons Church: New Seasons Church is a line by line Bible teaching church, that strives to serve and love its community through the transformational message of Jesus Christ. https://nscsv.org/ About the League of Women Voters of San Diego: LWVSD is a non-partisan political organization which encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Don’t just be a voter, be an informed voter. Learn more at lwvsandiego.org. Printer-friendly version
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Total Views: 32 East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Spring Valley, CA) – Ther Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA) and New Seasons Church are sponsoring a forum for candidates running in November for the 79th State Assembly District. The forum will take place on Monday, September 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New Seasons Church,2300 Brancroft Drive in Spring Valley. Both candidates, LaShae Sharp-Collins, PhD, and Colin Parent have confirmed their attendance. Sharp-Collins is the County Office of Education’s community engagement specialist and an adjunct professor at San Diego State University. Parent is a La Mesa City Councilman, attorney, and general counsel for the nonprofit Circulate San Diego. They will give opening statements and take questions from the audience. Take this opportunity to hear the candidates and learn where they stand on issues important to you. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of San Diego and conducted according to their guidelines. Following introductions, there will be a question and answer session. After the questions are read, each candidate will be given equal time to respond. About Spring Valley Community Alliance: SVCA is a nonpartisan community advocacy group for the greater Spring Valley Community. https://www.thesvca.org/ About New Seasons Church: New Seasons Church is a line by line Bible teaching church, that strives to serve and love its community through the transformational message of Jesus Christ. https://nscsv.org/ About the League of Women Voters of San Diego: LWVSD is a non-partisan political organization which encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Don’t just be a voter, be an informed voter. Learn more at lwvsandiego.org. Printer-friendly version
2 viewsSPRING VALLEY SEEDS INITIATIVE INVITES COMMUNITY TO SHAPE A GREENER FUTURE 3
Total Views: 58 East County News Service September 6, 2024 (Spring Valley) – The Spring Valley SEEDS (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) partners are inviting residents to help play a vital role in shaping the future of their community. This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at San Diego Youth Service East Campus, 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977. The evening will be filled with engaging activities, discussions, opportunity prizes, and a chance for community members to share their ideas and visions for a sustainable Spring Valley. The community’s input is crucial as it could help secure a follow-up grant to implement climate-resilient projects in the community. The Spring Valley SEEDS initiative was launched in 2022 after the California Strategic Growth Council awarded the County of San Diego and co-applicants: Spring Valley Community Alliance, Bikes del Pueblo, San Diego Youth Services, San Ysidro Health, and the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce; with a planning grant through the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program. This initiative is designed to empower communities most affected by pollution to develop strategies that achieve environmental and economic goals. Key Projects Under the Spring Valley SEEDS Initiative Include: Community Land Trust (CLT): A study to explore establishing a CLT, providing financial equity and stability by holding land “in trust” for community needs, free from market pressures. First and Last Mile Audits and Bike Safety Events: Assessments to improve non-motorized transportation options, such as walking and biking. Food Systems Programming and Community-Based Kitchen Design: Development of plans for a community kitchen and composting facilities, creating job opportunities in agriculture and food services. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC): An assessment to explore the potential for opening a FQHC in Spring Valley to provide comprehensive healthcare services for residents. RSVP to join this pivotal event using the following link: https://svca.betterworld.org/events/growing-spring-valley About the Spring Valley Community Alliance The Spring Valley Community Alliance is dedicated to strengthening the community of Spring Valley, California, by advocating for residents and providing resources that foster economic, environmental, and social well-being. www.theSVCA.org About the San Diego Youth Services San Diego Youth Services is a nonprofit organization serving more than 14,000 youth annually who experience homelessness, are vulnerable or abused. SDYS has helped stabilize the lives of more than 823,000 youth living in San Diego County since its founding in 1970 and provides safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing. SDYS is working to end homelessness, prevent delinquency and school failure, break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and promote mental health and addiction recovery. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, SDYS also helps youth before they need higher levels of care or experience homelessness. Learn more at www.sdyouthservices.org. Printer-friendly version
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Total Views: 22 East County News Service September 6, 2024 (Spring Valley) – The Spring Valley SEEDS (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) partners are inviting residents to help play a vital role in shaping the future of their community. This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at San Diego Youth Service East Campus, 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977. The evening will be filled with engaging activities, discussions, opportunity prizes, and a chance for community members to share their ideas and visions for a sustainable Spring Valley. The community’s input is crucial as it could help secure a follow-up grant to implement climate-resilient projects in the community. The Spring Valley SEEDS initiative was launched in 2022 after the California Strategic Growth Council awarded the County of San Diego and co-applicants: Spring Valley Community Alliance, Bikes del Pueblo, San Diego Youth Services, San Ysidro Health, and the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce; with a planning grant through the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program. This initiative is designed to empower communities most affected by pollution to develop strategies that achieve environmental and economic goals. Key Projects Under the Spring Valley SEEDS Initiative Include: Community Land Trust (CLT): A study to explore establishing a CLT, providing financial equity and stability by holding land “in trust” for community needs, free from market pressures. First and Last Mile Audits and Bike Safety Events: Assessments to improve non-motorized transportation options, such as walking and biking. Food Systems Programming and Community-Based Kitchen Design: Development of plans for a community kitchen and composting facilities, creating job opportunities in agriculture and food services. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC): An assessment to explore the potential for opening a FQHC in Spring Valley to provide comprehensive healthcare services for residents. RSVP to join this pivotal event using the following link: https://svca.betterworld.org/events/growing-spring-valley About the Spring Valley Community Alliance The Spring Valley Community Alliance is dedicated to strengthening the community of Spring Valley, California, by advocating for residents and providing resources that foster economic, environmental, and social well-being. www.theSVCA.org About the San Diego Youth Services San Diego Youth Services is a nonprofit organization serving more than 14,000 youth annually who experience homelessness, are vulnerable or abused. SDYS has helped stabilize the lives of more than 823,000 youth living in San Diego County since its founding in 1970 and provides safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing. SDYS is working to end homelessness, prevent delinquency and school failure, break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and promote mental health and addiction recovery. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, SDYS also helps youth before they need higher levels of care or experience homelessness. Learn more at www.sdyouthservices.org. Printer-friendly version
4 viewsSPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE ICE CREAM SOCIAL JULY 27 4
Total Views: 63 East County News Service July 19, 2024 (Spring Valley) — You are invited for a sweet afternoon at the Spring Valley Community Alliance’s (SVCA) Meet and Greet – Ice Cream Social! Discover more about the SVCA and share your community concerns in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, build relationships, and explore how people can work together to make Spring Valley even better. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the back parking lot of Spring Valley Community Church at 3310 Bancroft Drive in Spring Valley 91977. Ice cream and lively conversation await! ————————– The mission of the Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA) is to strengthen the community and passionately advocate for everyone who lives and works in Spring Valley, California. SVCA is a group of local residents and business owners founded in 2020 with a shared interest in improving the quality of life and increasing access to resources within the Spring Valley community. SVCA hosts month clean-ups in Spring Valley and along Highway 94, engages in beautification projects, sponsors dialogues with elected officials and staff regarding issues of concern, organizes the annual Spring Valley Day event, and is a participant in the Spring Valley S.E.E.D.S. (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) project, funded by the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Community grant. Additional information is available at www.thesvca.org Printer-friendly version
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Total Views: 31 East County News Service July 19, 2024 (Spring Valley) — You are invited for a sweet afternoon at the Spring Valley Community Alliance’s (SVCA) Meet and Greet – Ice Cream Social! Discover more about the SVCA and share your community concerns in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, build relationships, and explore how people can work together to make Spring Valley even better. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the back parking lot of Spring Valley Community Church at 3310 Bancroft Drive in Spring Valley 91977. Ice cream and lively conversation await! ————————– The mission of the Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA) is to strengthen the community and passionately advocate for everyone who lives and works in Spring Valley, California. SVCA is a group of local residents and business owners founded in 2020 with a shared interest in improving the quality of life and increasing access to resources within the Spring Valley community. SVCA hosts month clean-ups in Spring Valley and along Highway 94, engages in beautification projects, sponsors dialogues with elected officials and staff regarding issues of concern, organizes the annual Spring Valley Day event, and is a participant in the Spring Valley S.E.E.D.S. (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) project, funded by the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Community grant. Additional information is available at www.thesvca.org Printer-friendly version
5 viewsSPRING VALLEY RESIDENTS UNITE TO SUPPORT FLOODED NEIGHBORS: DONATION SITE OPENS FEB. 24 THROUGH APRIL 15 4
Total Views: 47 Source: Spring Valley Community Alliance February 22, 2024 (Spring Valley, CA) — Spring Valley residents applaud Tuesday’s approval of FEMA aid for those affected by the January 22 rainstorm, but the community is already taking action to support recovery efforts. A coalition of area churches, community organizations, and residents led by the Spring Valley Community Alliance have partnered to open a site at Spring Valley Community Church to collect and distribute donations for those affected. A donation site located at 3310 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley will open Saturday February 24 from 10am to Noon. The site’s regular hours will be Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to Noon. While the waters receded quickly from the thousand-year flood, more than 200 Spring Valley homes were left badly impacted. Cars, furniture, appliances, and other essential belongings were left severely damaged or destroyed. “Many Spring Valley residents were left with the clothes on their backs and the items they could grab as they attempted to escape the rising waters,” said Chris Pierce, Vice President of the Spring Valley Community Alliance. “There are physical needs that our neighbors have beyond what the County Resource Center set up at the Spring Valley Library could provide.” The Alliance documented the impact on their website https://www.thesvca.org/ Organizers are asking for donations of bedding, blankets, towels and washcloths, kitchen items, (new dishes, pots and pans, coffee makers, etc), personal-care items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, hairbrushes, shampoo, feminine care products, etc.), baby products, and cleaning supplies. For those wanting to donate furniture or appliances, please contact floodrelief@thesvca.org as the drop off location will not have enough storage to receive these items and they will have to be managed separately. Due to limited space and volunteers, clothing other than underwear and socks (in the original packaging), water, and broken or soiled items will not be accepted. The donation site will run until April 15 or when all items are distributed. Remaining items after April 15 will be donated to La Mesa Spring Valley Educational Foundation’s C.A.S.A. program (https://www.lmsvef.org/casa/) and other Spring Valley charities or thrift stores. Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to floodrelief@thesvca.org. Printer-friendly version
4 viewsADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SPRING VALLEY RESIDENTS MAKE EFFORTS TO REDUCE CRIME AND HARMS FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, WHILE IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH 4
Total Views: 61 By David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies December 12, 2022 (Spring Valley) — Spring Valley residents have become agents of change for their community’s health and welfare and their work is having significant results. The Spring Valley Community Alliance has become actively engaged in planning and land use issues and neighborhood health and safety concerns, while securing resources for community transformation. Spring Valley is faced with several issues such as overconcentration of alcohol retailers; lack of investment in public infrastructure; drug use and crime in and around parks; areas without walkable sidewalks; significant industrial activity located near homes and recreational areas; and higher levels of pollution exposure relative to other parts of the county. Residents there know that changes in both policy and physical infrastructure are needed. Photo right courtesy SVCA A recent significant accomplishment was the awarding of a $300,000 community planning grant from the California Strategic Growth Council to the County of San Diego and the SVCA. The grant, a part of the Transformative Climate Communities Program, funds development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities. The County of San Diego recently identified Spring Valley and La Presa as environmental justice areas and this grant falls in line with the County and SVCA’s vision of transforming these areas into climate friendly and prosperous communities. “We received this grant because Spring Valley is a disadvantaged community that has been underserved for so long by the county,” SVCA Vice President Christopher Pierce said. “The area was not well thought out or planned, it’s kind of all mashed together.” Photo left courtesy SVCA The Spring Valley-Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies grant will work on planning efforts that include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving the environment and public health, and increasing economic resiliency and workforce opportunities for the residents of Spring Valley. Jamaéla Johnson from Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s office and Ryan Trabuco from Supervisor Nora Vargas’s office have been working with SVCA on the grant application in addition to the County’s Environmental Justice Department, Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, Department of Public Works, the Land Use and Environmental Group, Planning and Development Services and representatives from the Climate Action Plan. Other community partners have also been brought into the effort, including the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bancroft Center for Sustainability, Bikes del Pueblo, San Diego Youth Services, and San Ysidro Health. Photo right courtesy SVCA “For far too long, an interactive community engagement model for planning, land use and development in the unincorporated communities of our county has been absent,” Trabuco said. “We look forward to elevating what’s best for the community, what’s best for the County and to advance the collaborative in Spring Valley.” This grant is just one aspect of SVCA’s larger efforts to improve the health and welfare of Spring Valley residents. The SVCA is working to reduce crime, address homelessness, reduce/address drug and alcohol harm, and improve community conditions in the area. The SVCA strives to accomplish those efforts through service on boards and commissions; attending meetings with elected officials and law enforcement; conducting assessments of local alcohol selling establishments; utilizing County services; and hosting community discussions and clean-ups. “We realize that decades of poor planning and unregulated growth have taken its toll on Spring Valley, and that it’s not going to be a quick fix, but we have to start somewhere, instead of just accepting the status quo,” Pierce said. “Gradually, as more and more residents and businesses gain a sense of pride in their community, Spring Valley will prosper.” The SVCA is making headway with audits and working with local liquor stores that have improved their appearance by covering graffiti and managing trash. SVCA members along with the California Alcoholic Beverage Control are piloting a program to visit alcohol retailers on an ongoing basis to encourage owners to follow standards of operation that they agreed to when receiving their liquor licenses. So far, the owners are receptive and are taking steps to improve their businesses. “These establishments have cleaned up trash and graffiti, greatly improving the appearance of their storefronts,” Pierce said. “We are looking to build rapport with these owners as we increase the number of stores visited and hope to continue to have open dialogue and forge a healthy relationship.” Thanks to efforts by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and County Code Compliance, Pierce says that there have not been any illegal marijuana dispensaries in operation for quite some time. If an illegal dispensary is known to still be in operation, it should be reported to either department. Residents and visitors are encouraged to join SVCA’s increasing number of volunteers. There are more ways to get involved with SVCA other than the community clean-ups. Its focus is to empower the community to come together and correct the environmental injustices that have plagued Spring Valley and La Presa for years. Looking forward to 2023, the Alliance will be hosting Spring Valley Day, a large festival and celebration of the community with local vendors, County departments, craft fair, car show, live entertainment, and much more. Spring Valley Day will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Bancroft Elementary School. Check out www.SpringValleyDay.com for more information. Interested community members are invited to visit SVCA’s website at www.TheSVCA.org for more information about how to get involved. “The website was created for the community and contains all of the knowledge that we have learned from working with various County departments and other agencies” Pierce said. “It’s a valuable resource filled with lots of great information that folks can go to when they have questions about Spring Valley.” Follow IPS by clicking on the links to its social media platforms: IPS East County Facebook, IPS East County Twitter, East County Youth Coalition Instagram. Our website is at IPSEast.org. Printer-friendly version
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Total Views: 29 East County News Service April 15, 2022 (Spring Valley) — The Spring Valley Community Alliance is working to make Spring Valley greener, cleaner, healthier and safer. The Alliance is hosting a community forum on Tuesday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. featuring two experts on community empowerment and revitalization who will share specific examples and resources that residents can use in Spring Valley and other communities. Folks are invited to attend and learn how to become agents of change in Spring Valley and surrounding communities. This event will be held at the San Diego Youth Services Auditorium located at 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977. More information can be found online at www.thesvca.org/events. About the speakers: Majora Carter (right) is an Urban revitalization strategist, MacArthur Fellow,Peabody Award winning broadcaster and Author of “Reclaiming your Community – You don’t have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one”. With her inspired ideas and fierce persistence, she managed to bring the South Bronx its first open-waterfront park in 60 years, and scored $1.25 million in federal funds for a greenway along the South Bronx waterfront. Her efforts to “green the ghetto” and how we all deserve clean air and open space has created a new way of talking about communities Sade Burrell (left) is a Masters of Social Work graduate of the University of Southern California and an undergraduate of San Diego State University. Sade has dedicated many years to advocating and empowering audiences across the world with her heartfelt message of how to overcome obstacles while reaching for your purpose. She uses her enthusiasm and passion for life to encourage others. In addition to being an advocate for change and an inspirational speaker, Sade is also the author of “What Are You Reaching For?” a book that focuses on how to overcome obstacles while prioritizing your purpose. Printer-friendly version
7 viewsADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 2.4K
Total Views: 49 By David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies Photo: celebrating the first anniversary of of the Spring Valley Community Alliance are, L to R, SVCA President Braulio Sanabra, Regional Manager Charles Gailband of County Park and Rec., and SVCA Vice President Chris Pierce. Photo courtesy IPS. August 5, 2021 (Spring Valley) – Braulio Sanabria felt uncomfortable with what was happening in and around Lamar County Park in Spring Valley. There were discarded mini alcohol bottles, drug paraphernalia, graffiti, drug sales and homeless encampments. So he decided to do something about it. What began as one man with a trash bag on a summer day in 2020 has evolved into the Spring Valley Community Alliance (SVCA). The effort grew organically as more and more neighbors began joining Sanabria on Sunday mornings to pick up trash, adopt a highway, report graffiti and take pride in the neighborhood. SVCA recently celebrated its first anniversary with a community cleanup, picnic and celebration at the park on Bancroft Drive. “We want beautiful neighborhoods and are willing to work for it. Our community needs advocates. We want to celebrate our community, which is one of the most diverse in the county,” Sanabria, SVCA founder and president, said. “We advocated for the homeless because there was not enough being done for them.” Photo, right: volunteers after cleaning up Lamar Park. Photo courtesy IPS. The SVCA is a growing group of about 50-60 local residents and business owners with a shared interest in improving the quality of life and increasing access to resources in the Spring Valley community. It operates as an all-volunteer organization. It has a website at www.TheSVCA.org where neighbors can get more information and learn how to join. The SVCA thrives on community participation, honest discussions and the generous donations of time and supplies from its members. The mission of the SVCA is to strengthen the community and passionately advocate for everyone who lives and works in the area. SVCA is seeking a diverse, healthy and safe Spring Valley where residents are committed to the prosperity of their community. Photo, left: San Diego County Office of Homeless Solutions Director Omar Passons addresses the crowd at the SVCA first anniversary celebration. Photo courtesy IPS. Over the course of the past year, the Alliance has met with representatives from the County of San Diego’s District 2 County supervisor, Office of Homeless Solutions, Code Enforcement, Park and Recreation and Traffic Engineering, as well as the California Highway Patrol. Alliance members raised their concerns about lack of services for those experiencing homelessness, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, dilapidated properties, speeding and the need for additional sidewalks and crosswalks. Additional conversations have centered around the impact that illegal dispensaries are having on the community and concerns about overconcentration of alcohol retailers. Donna Williams has lived in Spring Valley near Lamar Park for more than 20 years. One day, as she and her husband were taking their daily walk, they spotted a couple cleaning up the area. They were invited to join and have been at it ever since. It looked like some individuals who were experiencing homelessness were taking over the park and that made her feel uncomfortable enough to stop taking her grandkids there to play. “I live close, so it’s exciting to see people using the park,” Williams said. “People are coming back to the park, bringing kids and dogs and it’s alive.” Williams says the SVCA is advocating for a diverse, healthy and safe Spring Valley where residents are committed to the prosperity of their community. “All of our neighbors are invited to join us, have some fun, help us clean up the area and get to know each other,” she said. Jesus Gonzalez is another resident and member of the SVCA who helps with the cleanups. He likes the progress he is seeing. “Thanks to our neighbors, (San Diego County) health department and elected officials, we got our park back by picking up trash and cleaning graffiti. We are celebrating the present and future of Spring Valley,” Gonzalez said. “The neighborhood is being transformed away from businesses that focus on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs into an area that is cleaner, safer and more family-friendly.” The SVCA board will soon have the results of a July survey of residents, business owners and employees. They want to know if neighbors feel safe during the day and whether they feel safe at night in Spring Valley. What kind of businesses do they want to see open there? What types of development do they want in Spring Valley? What kinds of improvements are needed? SVCA wants suggestions for enhancement. Do they want more cultural events, or a farmer’s market or a street fair, or what? They want to know whether or not business owners want a business improvement district and how they feel about county services and law enforcement. One of the recent efforts of the Alliance is to get a crosswalk installed in front of Lamar Park. A petition has been set up asking for the County of San Diego to fund the project. Community members can sign the petition here. Sanabria summed up the Alliance’s goals. “It’s about making Spring Valley all that it can be.” He contacted the Institute for Public Strategies after hearing about our work with the Casa de Oro Alliance. Sanabria wanted help with some of the alcohol and drug issues they were experiencing in Spring Valley. IPS staff worked with SVCA to develop a strategic plan and connect them with resources to help address their concerns. IPS is a nonprofit that is contracted with the Behavioral Health Service division of the county’s Health and Human Service Agency. We work alongside communities to build power, challenge systems of inequity, protect health and improve quality of life. IPS has a vision for safe, secure, vibrant and healthy communities where everyone can thrive. To find out more about IPS East County,
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