Laila Aziz has a vision for Southeast San Diego. She hopes for “young people to feel safe as they walk to school — and if they don’t feel safe, they have a community to help them.
QUESTION Our foundation is considering expanding to fund rural areas, including Imperial County. How can we better understand local needs and support the work already happening? ANSWER When Catalyst expanded our work to Imperial County in 2020, we knew we had a lot to learn. I would encourage funders to approach this work with both … Continue reading Ask Catalyst Issue II: Supporting Rural Communities
The Catalyst community shares a commitment to lift up those around us. Whether your goal is to eradicate hunger, stoke innovation, or ensure every child has a place to call home, the needs across San Diego and Imperial Counties are both plentiful and rapidly changing. This week’s briefing reviews recent policy developments, highlighting the role … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue III: Planning for Scrutiny
As we hear from friends and colleagues how new federal policies and executive orders impact them, Catalyst is here to help you understand how our region is faring. Please find the latest updates since our previous issue below. THE FACTS: Federal and State Funding, Plus Immigration Impacts Federal funding freeze and executive orders: Following the … Continue reading Catalyst Weekly Policy Briefing Issue II: From Federal to State to Border