Sister Cities Project / SCP Newsletter

As families across San Diego head back to school this month, many of us are making our annual contributions to PTAs and school foundations. It's a well-intentioned tradition, but here's the hard truth: these donations, while supporting our own children's schools, are unintentionally perpetuating an...

We're thrilled to share an exciting evolution of our mission to unite North and South County San Diego communities: Experience Encanto.This dynamic new initiative continues our commitment to empowering Southeastern San Diego by celebrating the vibrant arts, culture, and small businesses that make this community...

Juneteenth stands as one of America's most significant celebrations of freedom and liberation. As part of our commitment to building equity for all, Sister Cities Project believes this historic holiday deserves recognition and understanding from every community member. Whether you're already familiar with Juneteenth or learning...

Happy New Year to our community and supporters. In the 50+ years since Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, countless organizations and individuals have been inspired to create a world where everyone can thrive equally. One of the ways that we honor Dr. King is to recommit to this work. I encourage...

When I started Sister Cities Project, this was the vision—a bold, transformative effort to connect affluent and underserved communities, fostering equity and unity. After 4 years of overcoming countless obstacles, hard work, and the incredible efforts of our team and supporters, we’ve made it happen.Here's...

.Sister Cities Project is expanding its Community Connections impact programming to provide casual spaces for like-minded residents of San Diego to talk about racial equity. Over the last four years, I have heard from many people that they care about racial equity but are unsure...

Ready to make a difference? Join us at upcoming gatherings in our Sister Cities Partner communities.Champion food sovereignty initiativesAdvance health equity for allFoster economic opportunities Build authentic relationships with neighborsWe are sharing three upcoming Community Events in our Sister Cities Partner Communities. This is more than attending an...

Hello Sister Cities,Join us as we launch the Sister Cities Project Equitable Schools Fund. It's about communities and neighbors coming together to ensure every child has access to quality education and opportunities, regardless of zip code.Stop by our launch event at Solana Frosty from 2-4pm this Saturday,...

We are all Sister Cities Project! As neighbors, we collectively share in the challenge of building a more equitable society. Any Inequities really do affect us all, and addressing them is crucial for our collective well-being. I ask that you please explore our solutions outlined...

Save The Date for EcoExchange #34!Sister Cities Project is excited to invite you to our first EcoExchange of 2024, on Saturday, April 6th. Please SAVE THE DATE!"Together We Rise: The (Eco)system; The New Blueprint for Racial Equity in America"Embark on a transformative journey with an...