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Foundation grants over $273,000 to kindergarten-ready orgs

staffJuly 13, 2023

July 13, 20230197

REGION — The San Diego Women’s Foundation granted $273,090 in funding to seven nonprofit organizations addressing disparities in early childhood education, particularly in promoting kindergarten-ready students....

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FutureStitch knitwear manufacturer recruits justice-impacted employees

Samantha NelsonJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023July 12, 20230668

OCEANSIDE — Global knitwear producer FutureStitch is expanding its Oceanside manufacturing facility and seeking more community partnerships to help recruit and hire justice-impacted individuals seeking...

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Homeless in North County: Jake’s story

Stephen WyerFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022

February 11, 2022February 11, 202214024

OCEANSIDE — Deborah said she’ll never forget how she used to drive by an intersection at Vista and Jefferson in Oceanside and see the same...

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Vista City Council to consider parking, camping for unhoused

Stephen WyerJanuary 31, 2022January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022January 31, 202201939

VISTA — The Vista City Council will consider establishing Safe Camping and Safe Parking sites for unhoused and homeless individuals within city limits, which would...

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‘Breaking and Entering Christmas’ brings holiday to families

staffNovember 20, 2020

November 20, 202001027

VISTA — More than 150 recently homeless parents and their children on Dec. 1 will walk into a dramatic transformation of the Solutions for Change...

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Vista approves housing agreements with Solutions for Change

Steve PuterskiDecember 26, 2019December 27, 2019

December 26, 2019December 27, 201901942

VISTA — During Vista City Council’s Dec. 10 meeting, the council approved, 4-1, several housing agreements with Solutions for Change for $2.7 million to assist...

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‘Breaking and Entering’ event boosts Christmas cheer

Steve PuterskiDecember 13, 2019

December 13, 201902697

VISTA — Break-ins are typically not associated with being well-meaning or good-natured. However, Solutions for Change, the Vista nonprofit combating homelessness and poverty, is defining...

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Pre-schoolers Learn Giving

Jean GilletteAugust 9, 2019August 14, 2019

August 9, 2019August 14, 20190928

Summer campers at Discovery Isle Preschool in La Costa-San Marcos held a donation drive in July and collected nearly 300 essential items for care packages...

Volunteers needed to change lives

staffAugust 1, 2019August 1, 2019

August 1, 2019August 1, 20190286

Make a difference at Solution for Change VISTA — Solutions for Change’s day-to-day operations rely on volunteers, working to help transform the lives of the...

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Homeless podcast helping Interfaith to connect people, break down stereotypes

Steve PuterskiAugust 9, 2018August 9, 2018

August 9, 2018August 9, 201811034

As a way to reach more people to enlist their support, Chief Executive Officer Greg Anglea turned to podcasting, launching the show, “Homeless in San...

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Why Solutions for Change refused to adopt Housing First model

Christina Macone-GreeneMay 3, 2018

May 3, 201801982

It doesn’t take all that long to figure out that Chris Megison, the CEO and president of Solutions for Change headquartered in Vista, is a...

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Trust, consistency crucial to break homeless cycle

Steve PuterskiApril 26, 2018April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018April 26, 201801038

Relationships are the foundation for the Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team. The team consists of Sgt. Bryan Hargett and Carlsbad police officers Ron DeMent and Andre...

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Life on the streets: Local homeless detail struggles, new approach with police, city

Steve PuterskiApril 25, 2018April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018April 25, 20186 2536

Warface, Bird Lady and Deaf Don are just a few of the people living life on the streets of Carlsbad. And while the nicknames are...

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Nonprofits join fight against homelessness

Steve PuterskiApril 5, 2018

April 5, 20181657

In a fortunate coincidence, two nonprofit organizations are lending their time and money to help address the city’s homeless situation....

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Council OKs funds for Solutions for Change

Christina Macone-GreeneNovember 17, 2017

November 17, 20170311

VISTA — During an Oct. 24 City Council meeting, council members voted to approve a $140,000 one-time contractual allotment to Solutions for Change, a Vista-based...