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Dear Center Community,
I am excited to announce that it’s time to nominate this year’s inductees for the Benjamin F. Dillingham, III & Bridget Wilson LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor (VWoH)!
The Benjamin F. Dillingham, III and Bridget Wilson LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor at The Center recognizes LGBTQ veterans with ties to San Diego who served under anti-LGBTQ policies, preventing their ability to serve safely and openly. The idea for the LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor was conceived by City/County Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, and was created with the generous support of veterans Benjamin F. Dillingham, III and Bridget Wilson.
The veterans who have been inducted since the wall’s unveiling in 2011 have taken the oath to serve our country and have done so honorably, and with distinction, acting as role models in advancing equality. The LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor commemorates these veterans’ lives in hopes that their courage, bravery and sacrifices will continue to inspire future generations.
Nominees are eligible regardless of rank earned, branch of service, or component (Active, Reserve, or National Guard) and nominees may be living or deceased. For a list of criteria and to learn about the application process, please visit The Center’s website.
The deadline to submit Veterans Wall of Honor nominations is June 30th, 2022 and we look forward to celebrating the 2022 Honorees this fall as we continue to honor those LGBTQ veterans who served with honor and distinction. Thank you!
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- Cara Dessert (Pronouns: She, Her, Hers)
Chief Executive Officer
P.S. See below for information on our Phase 3 Reopening tomorrow and this June's election!
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PHASE 3 REOPENING TOMORROW
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, The Center will be launching Phase 3 of our reopening! Watch the special video message from The Center's CEO, Cara Dessert.
We will continue to provide virtual services for support and discussion groups and in-person housing services at Sunburst Youth Housing, Golden Hall shelter, and LGBTQ Safe S.T.A.Y., as we have done since the start of the pandemic.
And tomorrow, we are expanding in-person services that will be provided weekly onsite at The Center’s main building at 3909 Centre Street now open Monday through Friday, from 10am - 7pm.
Our Hillcrest Youth Center will continue to be open Monday-Friday, 3-7pm, with a special Tour Day for families on Tuesdays from 11am-7pm. Our South Bay Youth Center will add Fridays to their schedule, and will now be open Monday-Friday, 3-7pm.
Given the increase in COVID-19 cases in San Diego, masks will still be required indoors and clients are required to be vaccinated. Flexibility for mask requirement will be allowed for special health circumstances.
Visit our website for all of the details, services, and information you'll need to come back to Your Center! We can't wait to see you!
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Elections are no longer a one-day event, and you don't have to wait until Election Day to vote. Every registered voter in the county was mailed a ballot and you have several options on how to vote:
- Vote early and in-person voting at the Registrar’s Office at 5600 Overland Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
- Vote by mail. Simply place your ballot in the provided envelope. Date and sign the outside and drop it into the mail. No postage needed!
- Drop off your ballot at any official Ballot Drop Box location
- Vote in person at any Vote Center throughout the County – including at The San Diego LGBT Community Center during the following dates/times!
- Saturday, June 4th, 8am – 5pm
- Sunday, June 5th, 8am – 5pm
- Monday, June 6th, 8am – 5pm
- ELECTION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 7th, 7am – 8pm
Remember, if you are not registered to vote, did not receive a ballot, misplaced your ballot or made a mistake, you can register and vote at any of the 200+ Vote Centers, regardless of where you live.
- Some Vote Centers have already opened as of May 28th
- All Vote Centers will be open 4 days prior to the election starting June 4th – include Your Center!
- You’ll also receive in-person voting assistance from Registrar of Voters staff, including assistance in multiple languages
Fired up and want to get involved in our voter engagement campaign to ensure our LGBTQ community votes in the election? Reach out to our team at civicengagement@thecentersd.org to sign up to volunteer!
This upcoming June election is critical to our LGBTQ community, so make your plan to vote today!
- Rebekah J. Hook-Held, M.A. (Pronouns: She, Her, Hers)
Chief Public Affairs & Civic Engagement Officer
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THE CENTER'S PROGRAMS & SERVICES
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Join us for resources, programming, as well as virtual and in-person events, trainings, Discussion & Support Groups, and more. Please visit our website, visit The Center's Facebook page, or call us at 619.692.2077. Below, find just some of The Center's offerings:
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COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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As we know, cases of COVID-19 are increasing, so please do all you can to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe and protected.
Recently, The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on boosters for 5 - 11year olds - read more.
Schedule your vaccine and booster appointment today! Visit sandiegocounty.gov to find a location and you can also schedule an appointment on My Turn.
Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests! Each residential household may order eight at-home tests and will receive them in 7-10 days. Order your test today and explore the site for at-home tests at retailers or pharmacies, free testing sites, and insurance reimbursement for at-home tests.
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The San Diego LGBT Community Center is one of the most rewarding places to work, renowned for dynamic and creative teamwork, professionalism, and unparalleled heart and dedication. Employees experience an amazing environment where community building, compassion, and care are uniquely combined with an insistent striving toward excellence and best practices. Check out our job listings and apply today!
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Dirt isn’t scary, but accidentally breaking an underground gas line can be! So before undertaking any digging projects, please contact 8-1-1 at least two working days prior to your excavation to have underground utility lines marked for free. Check out more information below:
- Stay safe! Before undertaking any digging projects, please contact 8-1-1 at least two working days prior to your excavation to have underground utility lines marked for free. Learn more at sdge.com/811. #sdge #SDGEassist
- Damaging a gas pipeline or electric line can be dangerous and may result in serious injury, heavy fines or project delays. To prevent damage, always contact 8-1-1 before you dig – or you can create a ticket at Digalert.org. #sdge #SDGEassist
- Planting trees or digging for another project? Contact 8-1-1 to protect your safety and avoid costly repairs. SDG&E will mark underground utility lines at no cost. #sdge #SDGEAssist
- Find out what's below before you dig. Gas pipelines and electric lines can be located anywhere — under streets, sidewalks or even your yard. If you plan to plant trees or install that new mailbox or fence, it’s important to know if there are any such lines that run underground in the area you are planning to dig. Doing so will help prevent damage, service interruption or worse. Learn more at sdge.com/811 or contact 8-1-1. #sdge #SDGEassist
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Covered California's enrollment period is open and consumers may qualify to receive federal and state financial help that can dramatically lower their monthly health care costs. Many may qualify for financial help that can lower premiums to a range of $0 - $10 per month. Find out more:
- Visit CoveredCA.com to find out if you qualify for financial help and see the health coverage options in your area - just enter your household income, ZIP code, household size and the number of people who need coverage and their ages into the calculator on Covered California’s homepage.
- Use the online Shop and Compare Tool.
- Call Covered California at 1.800.300.1506 for free assistance over the phone in a variety of languages, or request a certified enroller call you and receive help for free.
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