SAN DIEGO — Logan Heights is a vibrant neighborhood, rich with cultural heritage and a diverse community. It’s also recognized as part of the San Diego Promise Zone, an area that faces a distinct set of socioeconomic challenges, that is one of only four communities in California that was recognized by the federal government. Nonprofit Logan Heights Community Development Corporation creates pathways to opportunity, equity and prosperity to give residents a chance for a brighter future. CEO Monte Jones joins our Laura Cavanaugh to share more about their mission.
“Our families are struggling, 40% of our families live below the poverty line,” said Jones. “They might have two or three jobs and it’s just not enough money to survive. We help them by providing those resources. Logan Heights CDC is trying to give a hand up and make our residents and our community as resilient as they want to be.”
Logan Heights CDC helps thousands of San Diegans each year through their preschool, youth services, career and financial advancement center, as well as small business development. Now, thanks to a $250,000 grant from SDG&E’s Community Assistance Fund, the nonprofit will be able to provide direct rental assistance to local residents at risk of eviction.
To learn more about building resilient families and communities in Greater Logan Heights, call (619) 858-0563 or visit www.loganheightscdc.org
And to learn more about how SDG&E is powering positive change and for a full list of the grant recipients, visit www.sdge.com/community
Sponsored by: SDG&E