2012 Annual Conference on Human Trafficking

David Samuail — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:08:30 +0000

On April 16th, Executive Director Estela De Los Rios attended the 2012 annual Conference on Human Trafficking in McAllen, Texas. Experts from around the world joined together at this conference to illuminate the tragedies of human trafficking and to share ideas about …

Home Clinic Events

David Samuail — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:02:15 +0000

The HOME Clinic is a community service program that assists and educates San Diego residents, homeowners and homebuyers with their housing needs. We can answer your questions about homeownership, foreclosure, sales and purchases. Join us to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner and homebuyer.

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE

April 21, San Marcos Community Center (CC), 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

May 12, Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

May 19, Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065

June 9, El Cajon Library, 201 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

June 23, New Creation Church, 3115 Altadena Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

July 21 Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

August 11, Imperial Beach Library, 810 Imperial Beach, Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

September 8, Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, CA 92084

October 27, San Marcos CC; 3 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION

David Samuail — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:42:02 +0000

WHEREAS, April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to affirmatively further housing choices for all Americans; and WHEREAS, the ongoing struggle for dignity and housing opportunity for all is not the exclusive province of the Federal government; and WHEREAS, vigorous local efforts to combat discrimination can be as effective, if not more so, than Federal efforts; and WHEREAS, illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights of all; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in the pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility of providing equal housing opportunities for all men and women, CSA San Diego County, does hereby join in the national celebration by proclaiming APRIL, 2012 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH and encourages all agencies, institutions and individuals, public and private, in San Diego to abide by the letter and the spirit of the Fair Housing law.

La Mesa Rotary Club Presentation

David Samuail — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:50:04 +0000

Executive Director Estela De Los Rios was an invited speaker at the La Mesa Rotary club’s March meeting. Her talk focused on the growing but largely invisible problem of human trafficking in the San Diego region, one of CSA’s core focus areas. With her presentation, Ms. De Los Rios continues to bring awareness to the challenge of assisting victims, current legislation and proposed legislation, and the possibility of justice for victims.

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Multicultural Family Fiesta

David Samuail — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:38:17 +0000

Bring your family and join us as we celebrate our diverse community with entertainment, refreshments, fire engine tours, K-9 police dog demo, prizes, crafts, information fair and more! Free of charge. Saturday, April 14th, 12:00PM-3:00 PM El Cajon Library …

Educational Workshop for Health Issues in Housing (Arabic)

David Samuail — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:34:13 +0000

**FREE CHILDCARE AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED AT THE WORKSHOP**

This workshop, presented in Arabic, will educate tenants about the dangers of bedbugs, lead-based paint, mold and other common health hazards found in housing. These environmental hazards are especially dangerous for children. You don’t have to put up with substandard living conditions-come to this workshop to learn how to protect your family.

Monday, April 16^th 9:00 AM

CSA San Diego County Office

131 Avocado Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020

Educational Workshop for Health Issues in Housing (Spanish)

David Samuail — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:30:43 +0000

**FREE CHILDCARE AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED AT THE WORKSHOP**

This workshop, presented in Spanish, will educate tenants about the dangers of bedbugs, lead-based paint, mold and other common health hazards found in housing. These environmental hazards are especially dangerous for children. You don’t have to put up with substandard living conditions-come to this workshop to learn how to protect your family.

Friday, April 6^th 5:00 PM

882 S. Mollison Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020

A Day of Action Against Human Trafficking

David Samuail — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:18:46 +0000

Date: Saturday, April 7^th, 2012

Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM

Location: El Cajon Blvd & 30^th St. San Diego, CA 92104

CSA Executive Director Estela De Los Rios has been invited to speak at this event, presented by the Radical Feminists of San Diego. The event stands in solidarity with the 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a global level movement to abolish human trafficking. Come and mobilize with us against this modern day form of slavery!

Fair Housing Month Celebration

David Samuail — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:47:02 +0000

Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Date: April 14^th, 2012

Location: El Cajon Library 201. E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

Come join CSA as we celebrate national Fair Housing Month, sponsored by HUD. Our theme is “freedom to housing,” which reflects our mission to ensure that no person is denied housing because of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, family status or disability. Working together, we can continue to provide education and advocacy to end housing segregation and promote equal housing opportunities.

Educational Workshop for Health Issues in Housing

David Samuail — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:15:06 +0000

Date: Monday, March 26^th, 2012

Time: 5:30PM-6:30PM

Where: CSA San Diego County Office

Location: 131 Avocado Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020

**FREE CHILDCARE AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED AT THE WORKSHOP**

This workshop will educate tenants about the dangers of bedbugs, lead-based paint, mold and other common health hazards found in housing. These environmental hazards are especially dangerous for children. You don’t have to put up with substandard living conditions-come to this workshop to learn how to protect your family.