Community Resource Center
Following is a description of each of the programs and the services that are offered.
You can sign-up to participate in these programs or request an appointment to meet with the on-site HHSA social worker by calling the CRC Support at (619) 870-8075 or emailing us at OLGCRCSD@gmail.com
The mission of the Community Resource Center (CRC) is to advocate for and assist those in need by providing programs and services in collaboration with local service organizations.
The CRC is a collaborative effort between Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, Casa de Misericordia community, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and local Non-profits servicing Barrio Logan and Sherman Heights. It is supported by OLG A Faith That Does
Justice and Guadalupe Organizing Project ministries. All of us have come together to help our parishioners and those who have negatively affected by COVID in Barrio Logan and Sherman Heights and are in need of assistance. The center is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays in the parish hall.
PROGRAMS
Community Garden
This program teaches individuals how to grow their own food sources. It is led by master gardener, Ms. Angelie Ryah, and will meet at Salon Tepeyac (schedule coming soon).
English As A Second Language (ESL)
This program helps Spanish-speakers improve their English-speaking skills. It is a free program led by Sister Mary Avila and Mr. Sean Farry that includes class materials. Class schedule and location are forthcoming.
Healing Heart Wounds
This program uses faith-based materials from the Trauma Healing Institute to help participants enter into emotional and spiritual healing from wounds that may have been caused by living in an abusive situation, grieving the suffering or death of a loved one, recovering from a trauma from the migration experience or other difficult situations. The program is held in a small group setting with personal privacy honored and is led by Sister Mary Waskowiak and Angelie Ryah.
SERVICES
The CRC is supported in partnership by the County of San Diego’s Health and
Human Services Agency (HHSA). HHSA provides a social worker who meets with
families face-to-face to discuss their situations and assist them with available help
from government programs and/or our community partners. To ensure that each
family is given ample time with the social worker we ask that you make an
appointment prior to coming to the CRC but walk-ins are welcomed.
Note: The services listed above are provided by State and Federal government and Non-profit
programs. Funding for these programs is not guaranteed and there
may be eligibility requirements.
CALFresh
CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income
CalWORKS
CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home.
COVID Vaccine Appointments
Community Partners will make appointments for individuals who want to be vaccinated.
Job Preparation and Retraining
Assistance for those who have lost their job and need preparation and/or retraining.
Stimulus Check Inquiries
Assistance to check the status of your stimulus check.
Medi-Cal
Program that pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income.
Mental Health Support
Health and social services promoting wellness, self-sufficiency and a better quality of life for all
individuals and families in San Diego County.
Rental Assistance
Support to apply for rental assistance programs for individuals affected by COVID.
Substance Use Disorder
Assistance for individuals use of alcohol or another substance (drug) leads to health issues or problems at work, school, or home.
FEMA COVID Death Burial Assistance
Financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
Utilities
Assistance to pay gas & electric, water bills for qualifying individuals.