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One CSUSM

Together we are #OneCSUSM, raising money for student scholarships which helps close important gaps in aid for our students. For many students, financial support from family is not an option – nearly 70% of our students receive financial aid. Scholarships are a vital component to success, encouraging our students to persist to graduation and experience the sense of pride that comes from earning a degree.

Open to all enrolled students, the General Scholarship supports CSUSM students who experience an array of financial issues that would impede their degree progress. Many are experiencing catastrophic events, like loss of income, the death of a parent, or struggling to meet basic needs. Your gift to the General Scholarship will go to our students who need financial assistance the most.

So many scholarship recipients express how much it means to them knowing that someone they’ve never met wants to see them achieve their goals. Join us and carry the flag for our students on April 4th at www.csusm.edu/onecsusm.

MoveFTT: Mile-a-day Challenge for Dementia

KEY DETAILS:

35 day mile-a-day challenge to bring direct support to dementia families and brain health advocacy to the public.

Registration is now open for the third annual MoveFTT (Move For Their Thoughts)

BEGINS: September 18 through October 22, 2023.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, September 16th!

ABOUT MoveFTT:

You may walk, run, bike, swim…just move! mile a day for 35 days to improve their brain health while helping dementia families feel seen, heard and not alone!

Registration may be as an individual or a team.

Participants pledge $1, $2 or $4 a day and earn their pledge back each day they accomplish at least one consecutive mile.  You may also donate you pledge back to the organization or opt to raise $100 through donations or individual sponsorships and join MoveFTT for free.

As a fundraiser, MoveFTT helps For Their Thoughts® Foundation to improve the lives of dementia caregivers nationwide by providing one-time, necessary financial grants and personalized care navigation to families who otherwise may feel alone and unsupported.

Hunt For Art

There are many hidden art treasures in Escondido to be found, and we will discover them All. The treasure hunt/scavenger hunt gives you clues to finding them. But just to be fair, we will all leave at the same time. You will be given your first clue Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online. Then the next one is at the next location.

Upon finding and arriving, you will find the next clue, and so on. Each week we will discover hidden treasures about Escondido art and the artist that make it. Each hunt will take somewhere between 1 to 5 hours depending on you and your team.

You may choose to find the clue, and then quickly move on to the next clue, or you may want to simply stay awhile and enjoy the art at that clue’s location and then move on to the next one. You may opt to stay and enjoy the venue (Your 1st drink is on me and the theater tickets are paid for as well.) Teamwork is encouraged although not mandatory. The object is to have fun discovering Escondido’s hidden art treasures.

You will receive the link to the first clue online, and after your spot is reserved. All the other clues will be found in one of the hidden treasures in Escondido. You can take part in as many hunts as you like. They all start Saturday evening at 4:00 PM online, where you will be given your first clue for the night.

A donation will be made in your name after you pay for your entry to the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego. Thank you for your participation. Good luck and have fun!

Your ticket gives you admission to hidden art treasures, admission to a few of the locations like the theater, and a glass of wine (if you are 21 years old.)  You will receive your 1st clue at the start of the event on Saturday night at 4:00 PM.

Vicarious Trauma as Moral Injury – Webinar

Mental Health Awareness Month with The Innocent Justice Foundation – Moral Injury May 2, 2022

Professionals in the helping fields are more likely to be exposed to conduct, material and circumstances that can lead to vicarious trauma. Individuals can be personally affected by the trauma of victims and others they witness and work with on a daily basis which can impact them professionally and personally. Please join us in this free 1.5 hour webinar as we discuss vicarious trauma and it’s impact on those who serve victims.

When an individual is in a position to have someone else’s life or safety in their hands and is required due to the circumstances, to be witness to an act or directly act in a way that goes against their own moral beliefs, a moral injury can occur. This type of impact, often considered a “soul wound” and can lead to a shattering of one’s worldview, one’s belief and trust in others and potentially, one’s trust in oneself. This presentation will discuss vicarious trauma and the effects of moral injury, as well as, identify tools and techniques to mitigate the negative effects on individuals in the workplace and personal lives.

VCC Holiday Homes Tour

Running virtually from December 12th – December 19th, tour 5 gorgeous San Diego homes that have been decorated for the holidays by professional designers.
This year marks 35 years since the beloved North County tradition began, back in 1986, and to celebrate, the clinic is offering a special vacation gift to one lucky registrant. Everyone who purchases a virtual ticket to the tour will be automatically entered; no other purchase or sign up is necessary. As is customary, 100% of the event’s proceeds will directly benefit the services accessible to all community members, giving help to those most in need.
The tour will also include a silent auction, open throughout the week and filled with holiday baskets and beautiful one-of-a-kind items.

Jingle & Mingle @ Community Resource Center

Community Resource Center (CRC) will host its virtual fundraiser Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, November 13 at 3:00 p.m. and invites community members to join to provide help and hope to our neighbors who are hungry, homeless and hurting.

Jingle & Mingle will feature social mingling in breakout rooms, an engaging program and more. VIP Tables include a special gift for each guest, and all virtual tickets and tables include a Kindness Card kit, giving attendees a special opportunity to offer hope and support to our neighbors in need. Attendees will receive the materials to decorate cards and include a message of encouragement and are asked to return them to CRC.

The cards will be distributed to the households receiving food, blankets and gifts on December 4 at CRC’s Holiday Baskets program.

Community members can join by purchasing virtual tickets or virtual VIP tables by November 9
or making a gift at crcncc.org/Jingle.

VCC Virtual Hula Gala 2021

Join Vista Community Clinic (VCC) at 6 pm on Saturday, August 14th, when they will be broadcasting the aloha spirit into homes near and far during a luau-style gala. The FREE event will include authentic hula dancers, real patient stories, and amazing auction items, including a special island getaway for two.

All guests will have access to bid on auction items, enjoy the beautiful hula dancing, and learn so much more about what VCC does. Funds raised during the gala go directly into the services and programs VCC is able to provide to patients and community members. The event is family-friendly, and a great reason to host a get-together to take part in supporting such an important cause. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals and organizations looking to be a partner in health. To learn more about sponsoring community healthcare, please email Betsy@vcc.org .

EXTENSION! Becoming Dr. Ruth starring Tovah Feldshuh at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Most know Ruth K. Westheimer as Dr. Ruth, the extraordinary sex educator who empowered millions across the globe to claim their own sexual pleasure and fulfillment. Few know the whole story of losing her family in the Holocaust, her emigration to Israel where she became a sniper for the Haganah, or the complex personal journey that led her to fame and celebrity status. In Mark St. Germain’s compelling solo showcase, Ruth graciously invites the audience into her living room, chatting in her inimitable fashion while revealing the often-astonishing details of her unbelievable life.

Six-time Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh, is the industry standard for playing iconic Jewish women from Golda Meir to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In BECOMING DR. RUTH, Feldshuh (TV’s “Law & Order,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” and “The Walking Dead”) deftly inhabits the warm, wise, witty persona of the beloved media figure. “Tovah is pitch-perfect in the role of Dr. Ruth. We’re so delighted to have her performing on North Coast Rep’s intimate mainstage,” said Artistic Director David Ellenstein. ”We expect BECOMING DR. RUTH to be a smash hit in our streaming season.” The production will be directed by David Ellenstein.

This production will be filmed for streaming following all COVID safety guidelines from the CDC, SD County and Actors Equity Association. Audiences will see a full theatrical production directed by David Ellenstein with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, costumes by Elisa Benzoni, Prop Design Phillip Korth and  Sound and Projection Designer Aaron Rumley.Wig Design Peter Herman and Stage Manager, Cinematographer/editor Aaron Rumley filmed the show. Reserve your tickets now for this breezy, thoroughly engaging evening of theatre, even as it explores some of the darkest chapters of the past century.

BECOMING DR. RUTH will stream on Showtix4U.com on demand from JUNE 9 to JULY 11, 2021. Tickets are $35 for individual viewing and $54 for group viewing and can be purchased at northcoastrep.org. Runtime is 90 minutes.

The Sustenance of Leadership: What it Takes to Nourish a Community

From Sacramento to Encinitas to the Ipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, food access is a widespread issue. Hear from three leaders working to change the system for the long term while also making sure community members have enough to eat today.

We will also have the opportunity to honor Coastal Roots Farm’s President and CEO Javier Guerrero for being named the 2021 Fran Aleshire Leadership Award winner by CSU San Marcos.

Join us for a virtual conversation with:

  • State Assembymember Tasha Boerner Horvath
  • Javier Guerrero, President and CEO, Coastal Roots Farm
  • Bernice Paipa, Tribal Chairwoman, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel