African American Nonprofit Organizations in San Diego, California

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A doorway to the multitude of Black organizations in San Diego, these companies provide cultural, social, educational, civic and recreational activities to the community.

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100 Black Men of San Diego
P.O. Box 740099
San Diego, CA 92174
(619) 270-9422
We are the San Diego affiliate chapter of 100 Black Men of America (100 BMOA), a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing mentoring services, scholarship assistance, and overall support for community development.
African American Business Women of Vision
Dee Sanford
375 Winewood Street
San Diego, CA 92114-5955
(619) 263-6868 - Phone
(619) 266-9205 - Fax
deesanford@cox.net
Founded in 1997, African American Business Women of Vision continues to meet monthly for prayer, networking, an informative speaker, and breakfast on the 3rd Friday at the Hilton Hotel in Mission Valley. Vendor opportunities available at every meeting! To get on the AABWV E-Newsletter email list, and for more info, email deesanford@cox.net.
African American Mothers and Daughters (AAMAD)
(619) 421-9427
(619) 262-4962
AAMADS@cox.net
AAMAD (African American Mothers and Daughters) is a Mother and Daughter organization formed for the purpose of working together to strengthen mother/daughter relationships, encouraging girls to make informed decisions about their futures, and to lead by example for the welfare of the community.
African American Museum of Fine Arts
3025 Fir St, Ste 27
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 696-7799
AAMFA@webtv.net
The African American Museum of Fine Arts commits itself to educating the San Diego city/county residents and visitors/tourist about the art and culture of African Americans from a historical contemporary perspective. The Museum celebrates African American life by producing innovative exhibitions and interpretive programs through extensive outreach to African American artist, lectures, writers and performers. Such programming enables visitors from all cultures to learn about and appreciate both the history and the artistic contributions of the African American culture.
African American Writer's & Artists, Inc
4576 Federal Blvd
San Diego, CA
(619) 636-9558
Waitersl@aol.com
African American Writer's & Artists is a non profit organization committed to serving the youth of the community and encouraging the development of their creative talents and excellence.
African American Writers & Artists, Inc., San Diego (The)
Sylvia Cameron Telefaro
P.O. Box 741323
San Diego, CA 92174
(619) 364-5015
“Writers & Artists on the Move.” Our troupe is available for hire. The African American Writers & Artists is a 25-year old cultural arts organization. We are a support group for all writers and artists. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., and San Diego. At 2:00 pm. Sharing & Critique beginning at 3:00 pm. All are welcome.
Alliance for African Assistance
3148 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-2318
Our mission is to assist all refugees in the resettlement process through social, educational, and cultural support, guiding them towards self-sufficiency and full integration within the San Diego Community, while respecting their dignity as New Americans.
Association of African American Educators (AAAE)
(619) 496-8145
(619) 627-7410 Fax
The Association of African American Educators was founded to promote equity in education within the ethnically diverse pupil population of San Diego County. African American educators by the nature of their ethnicity bring a unique perspective to the education of African American children. The unprecedented intensity of societal demands on the nation's schools emanates from diverse needs and sources. Recognizing that education must serve the interests of all community, the AAAE affirms its commitment to quality education for all children, specifically as it affects the opportunities of African American youth.
Association of Black Psychologists - San Diego Chapter
P.O. Box 23810
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 582-0430
(619) 583-2773 Voice/Fax

Baby Shots Line
(619) 692-6600
Parents of infants can call the Baby Shots Line to make sure their child has had all the shots he/she needs to be protected from dangerous childhood diseases. The Baby Shots Line will be answered by a bilingual (English/Spanish) nurse, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. The nurse will assess the immunization record and let the parent know if the child is up-to-date. If not up-to-date, parents will be referred to either their own doctor, or to the closest clinic that will provide FREE IMMUNIZATIONS for children under the age of two. they also provide referrals to where kids over 2 may be able to get free or reduced cost immunizations.
Black Contractors Association of San Diego
5106 Federal Blvd
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 263-9791
(619) 263-6865 Fax
Black Infant Health Program
12 N. Euclid Ave
National City, CA 91950
(619) 266-7466
(619) 262-9188 Fax
North County Satellite office
610 N. Redondo Dr
Oceanside, CA 92057
760-435-2270, 760-435-2274 Fax
E-mail: jlopez@bihsandiego.org
Black infants in the United States are twice as likely to die before their first birthday than babies of any other ethnic group. The Black Infant Health Program was implemented in seventeen jurisdictions throughout California in response to the increasing disparities between African American infant mortality and that of other ethnic groups. Black Infant Health is a community service program funded by the State of California Department of Health Services MCH Branch and the County of San Diego Health and Human Service Agency. We are dedicated to reducing the infant mortality rate (IMR) in the African American community by helping parents access necessary resources and information to ensure better health and well being for their children and their families.
Black Millionaires in Motion
Makena Hayes-Gargonnu
(619) 819-7838
Black Millionaires in Motion Mission Statement: We are providing the Black Prosperity Now and Forever Financial Seminar Series to advocate financial independence and wealth for Black professionals around the world through credit repair, option trading and ownership of real estate. Our goal is Economic Empowerment! Home Based Businesses Stock Market Taxation Incorporation Self Development Real Estate- Property Ownership- "Owning Our Communities" Cultural Awareness.
Black Police Officers' Association (BPOA)
101 N 50th St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 262-8800
(619) 262-8851 - Fax
The goal of the BPOA is to protect and maintain an image, by virtue of positive expression and achievement, that will stimulate a feeling of unity between the black community and law enforcement. We are very involved in the community. We participate in parades; Hold recruitment seminars; Sponsor community dinners; Give an annual community banquet; Award scholarship monies to college bound high school seniors; And sponsor programs to benefit the children of our community. Our organization is comprised of both sworn and civilian employees. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Black Storytellers Association of San Diego
San Diego, CA
(619) 422-7053
nshyra@sdblackstorytellers.org
The primary focus of the Black Storytellers Association of San Diego is to preserve and celebrate the unique culture of African Americans through an art form that reaches back thousands of years to the tribal ancestors of Africa.
Blacks In Government (BIG)
Greater San Diego Chapter
PO Box 180134
Coronado, Ca. 92178-0134
(619) 545-2097
(619) 917-5471 - Cell
greater.san-diego@bignet.org
BIG is a non-profit civil rights organization; dedicated to the elimination of discrimination and racism against blacks in all government agencies, whether it be a city, county, state or federal government agency.
Brothers Inc
(619) 451-2934
A non-profit, community action organization of youth oriented men of African American heritage, who volunteer an invest their time and money in the African American youth of the North San Diego County community, committed to hands-on initiatives that improve economic and educational opportunities; and the overall quality of life for African Americans without seeking monetary gains. The goals of this organization shall be to enhance the lives of young African American males through the promotion of cultural awareness, civic responsibility and self-actualization; to challenge young African American males to confidently pursue all available, legitimate opportunities that will facilitate their development toward becoming responsive and responsible leaders; and, to provide a forum for professional and social interaction.
Brothers United, San Diego Fire Fighters, Inc.
3601 Oceanview Blvd
(619) 264-6430
(619) 264-7033 Fax
Brounited@aol.com
Ronnie Hicks, III President
Brothers United is the local chapter of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. It's primary mission is the recruitment, retention and promotion of Blacks and other minorities and women in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services within the County of San Diego. Membership is open to persons who can, through ethnicity or experience, relate or promote the mission of the organization, and are employed in a Fire/EMS service within the County of San Diego. Brothers United is very active in the community and community issues. Brothers United sponsors many community requests for donations and support and provide Scholarships, Emergency Medical Technician training, Pre-hire and Promotional classes for it's and community members; it is also a founding member of "Unity in the Community". Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday and Tuesday of each month.
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California Black Health Network, Inc.
7840 Mission Center Ct, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 295-5413
(619) 295-5749 Fax
CBHN@compuserve.com
The California Black Health Network was organized in 1978 as a collaborative arrangement with the Bay Area Black Consortium for Quality Heath Care, the Black Leadership Council of L.A., and the San Diego Black Health Services Association. In 1982, the CBHN was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Catfish Club
610 Gateway Center Way, Suite G
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7278
(619) 266-8130 Fax
info@catfishclub.net
The Mission of the Catfish Club is to provide a unique forum in which well-meaning individuals from all walks of life may enter into conversation with one another in discussing the salient, sometimes urgent, issues facing us as neighbors.
Center for Parent Involvement in Education (CPIE)
4740 Federal Blvd, Suite F
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 264-8828
(619) 264-8827 Fax
cpie@pacbell.net
The Center for Parent Involvement in Education (CPIE) is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 by concerned parents, educators and community leaders to address the educational crisis facing African American families.
Children Having Children, Inc
5106 Federal Blvd
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 262-2262
(619) 262-2263 Fax
children@adnc.com
The mission of Children Having Children is to strengthen the values, life skills, and aspirations of young people, such that they refrain from premature sexual activity, and engage in socially responsible behavior. This mission is pursued through a coordinated program of values clarification, positive peer support, skill development, information dissemination and community service.
Coalition of Neighborhood Councils
107 South Meadowbrook Dr., Box 40
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 325-3585
vcbgpb@ix.netcom.com
Our goals are to support neighborhood councils in creating a safe, healthy neighborhood environment in which citizens can live, work and play. To serve as a forum for district and city wide concerns. Some of the things that we do are schedule appropriate city, county, state or federal officials and/or the staff to speak to our groups and respond to residents. Find the appropriate resources to address our concerns and hold elected officials accountable for commitments they make. Develop "community pride" events such as Neighborhood Clean-up Day, Paint-out Graffiti Day, Christmas Home Decorating contests and community picnics.
Community Actors Theatre (CAT)
2957 54th St
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-3391
Community Economic Development Association, Inc. (CEDA)
720 Gateway Center Drive, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7272
(619) 266-7270 Fax
ceda@pacbell.net
Our mission is to create an environment of economic opportunity emphasizing self-reliance and economic productivity. The Task Force has historically committed its resources to projects that improve the range and quality of goods and services available in the African American community. The Task Force remains committed to the continued development of Southeast San Diego and activities in other communities where African Americans live, invest and own businesses.

Diversity Training University International
P.O. Box 720207
San Diego, CA 92172-0207
858-672-2654
619-888-1778
858-615-2055 Fax
billy@diversityuintl.com
Diversity Training University International offers FREE on-line resources, including Daily Diversity Lessons and courses, for people who need information fast and credentials in a rewarding profession.

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
P.O. Box 125022
San Diego, CA 92112-5022
(619) 544-1423
The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association (EBGBA) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of nearly 200 predominately African-American attorneys, judges, law professors and students in the county of San Diego.

Fair Housing Council of San Diego
625 Broadway, Suite 1114
San Diego, CA 92101-5418
619-699-5888, 877-699-5889, 619-699-5885 Fax
The Mission of FHCSD is to eliminate unlawful housing discrimination in the housing rental, sales, lending and insurance markets on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, familial status (presence of children), disability, age, ancestry, marital status, or arbitrary basis such as sexual orientation. FHCSD provides housing discrimination services for the following cities in California: Encinitas, Chula Vista, National City, San Diego and San Diego county.
Friends Of Allensworth San Diego Chapter #12
P.O. Box 161211
San Diego, CA 92176-1211
(619) 263-9101 - Phone
(619) 263-9101 - Fax
(619) 849-9129 - Mobile
parnelllovelace@home.com
The Friends Of Allensworth San Diego Chapter #12 Volunteer Program of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is organized to interpret the achievements and contributions of the residents who lived in the historic town of Allensworth from 1908-1918.

Gaslamp Black Historical Society
P.O. Box 122469
San Diego, CA. 92112-2469
info@harlemofthewest.com
The Gaslamp Black Historical Society seeks to preserve, protect, restore, promote and interpret downtown San Diego's historic black community. Our goal is to designate black historic properties in downtown San Diego. And to continue studying, researching, and compiling information on the historic Harlem of the West.
Golden ANKH Association
P.O. Box 2057
Bonita, CA 91908-2057
(619) 534-3142
dkammerer@ucsd.edu
We are a non-profit organization (#311579529) dedicated and committed to the empowerment and educational success of African American youth. The mission of the Golden ANKH Association is to advance and promote African American females in their pursuit of higher education.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
(San Diego Chapter)
2340 E. 8th St, Suite G
National City, CA 91950
(619) 475-3870
The objects and aims of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. are to create a medium of contact for children, which will stimulate growth and development, and provide for them a constructive educational, cultural, civic, recreational and social program. This is a Mothers' organization which currently has thirty-five members, has been active in San Diego County since 1955, give to community activities, and last year supported The Elementary Institute of Science, Project Enable, Children Having Children, and The United Negro College Fund.
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
151 YMCA Way
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 264-0144
(619) 263-7445 Fax
jackierobinson@ymca.org
"The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through development of the spirit, mind and body."
Just Divas
760-708-6401 x8620
justdivas@onebox.com
Just Divas is a women's health/fitness and social support group located in San Diego's North County. Our mission is to be healthy - mind, body and soul. We intend to achieve this goal by making salubrious choices when it comes to diet and exercise.
Lemon Grove Senior Club
of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. (NANBPWC)
(619) 573-3135
bmccurle@csc.com
Our purpose is promoting and protecting the interest of Business and Professional Women; creating good fellowship among them; uniting for action to improve the social and civic conditions; creating and developing opportunities for Black Women; developing youth Educational Assistance; and creating better understanding among all people.

MADA (Music Art Development Achievement)
125 Alpha St Suite B
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 264-2220
glhill@ix.netcom.com
SE/SD MADA Children/Youth Community Choir's mission is to provide a program that is a cross-cultural based, interdisciplinary project with emphasis on music, creativity, computers and alternatives to the drugs and gangs which infest the Southeastern San Diego community, and to provide a Computer, Choral music curriculum and other resource services for all children/youth, including the disadvantaged and physically challenged persons.
Martin Luther King Democratic Club (MLKDC)
P.O. Box 740911
San Diego, CA 92174-0911
(619) 583-9671
(619) 286-0783 Fax
javot@Inet1.Inetworld.net
The mission of the Martin Luther King Democratic Club (MLKDC) is to empower African Americans to actively pursue solutions through political activism, assist individual members of the communities, in accordance with the Club's platform, with issues of civil rights and social injustice, work to form a "one America" movement which promotes unity, cultural diversity, and social reform, support legislation that promotes economic and social justice under the law, and assist economically depressed communities to become viable entities in the community.
Metro Network Inc
P. O. Box 1165
National City, CA 91951
The mission of the Metro Network Organization, Inc., is to utilize the collective talents and resources of its members in promoting higher education for the young people in our community, especially among African-American males.

NAACP North San Diego County
P.O. Box 5786
Oceanside, CA 92052-5786
(760) 754-9686 Office
info@nsdcnaacp.org
The mission of the North San Diego County NAACP is to empower under-served community members with the knowledge to improve their social and economic status.
NAACP San Diego Chapter
P.O. Box 152086
San Diego, CA 92195-2086
(619) 263-7823
The San Diego NAACP is committed to promoting civil rights not only in our community, but throughout San Diego as well.
Nation 2 Nation
7439 Broadway Ave
Lemon Grove, CA. 91945
(866) 206-9073 x6134
Nation 2 Nation is a fundraising project of the Friends of Russell Latimer, Inc. whose sole aim is to provide MEDICAL ATTENTION, PREVENTION AND TRAINING to needing nations. N2N endeavors to acquire and donate medical supplies, equipment and medicines, preventative information, counseling and case management and training, research and development to combat AIDS/HIV, TB and other diseases and illnesses in developing nations.
National Black MBA's, San Diego Chapter
P.O. Box 501311
San Diego, CA 92150-1311
(619) 599-3577
The San Diego Chapter of the National Black MBA Association is a business organization which leads in the creation of economic and intellectual wealth for the African American Community.
National Council of Negro Women (San Diego Section)
P.O. Box 7403332
San Diego, CA 92174-0332
The National Council of Negro Women (San Diego section) has been working and assisting in a variety of community efforts for the past 29 years.
Neighborhood House Association
Administrative Office
5660 Copley Drive
San Diego, CA 92111
858-715-2642
858-715-2670 Fax
nha@neighborhoodhouse.org
Neighborhood House Association, a multi-purpose human services agency, facilitates leadership in communities, and assists individuals and families throughout San Diego County in improving their quality of life.
North County African American Women's Association (NCAAWA)
211 Brooks St
P.O. Box 2075
Oceanside, CA 92051-2075
The NCAAWA provides a forum for celebrating ethnic pride, sharing information and building personal and professional self-development skills.

Our Place Center of Self-Esteem
2910 Bailey Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 262-9951
OurPlaceSelf-Esteem@excite.com
Our organization works with At Risk youth in: foster homes, group homes, single and two parent Homes. Our goal is to help all children to be proud of themselves and their culture. We have Anger Management and Self-Esteem classes that includes a Rites of Passage ceremony for children. For adults we have: Women Self-esteem/Anger Management groups and men Anger Management/Domestic Violence groups. Dr. Ida Greene provides Business/ Success Coaching and Break Through Coaching to increase your wealth potential. Ida is the author of 9 books. Please call or email for additional information.

Palavra Tree, Inc.
1212 S 43rd St, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 263-7768
CleoMalone@worldnet.att.net
The Palavra Tree's goal is to develop community-based alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention, recovery and treatment programs that promote healthy behaviors, decisions and create an environment that reduces, postpones or eliminates the problematic use of legal and illegal drugs. The Palavra Tree, Inc. is a “launching pad” from which local citizens and community organizations plan, develop, implement, evaluate and duplicate successful activities that reduce local ATOD problems.
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Pan-African Associations of America (PAAA)
San Diego Local Unit
2325 Laconia St
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 582-7149
(619) 582-0430
The PAAA is an internationally recognized non-profit, non-partisan, tax exempt educational membership organization designed to promote African-centered thought and African-centered community development as the basis for building bridges of empowerment for African people locally and globally.
Pat Washington Support Committee
Maggie Allington
4537 Alamo Drive
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-5383 - Phone
(619) 229-8226 - Fax
themorgangirl@aol.com
The Pat Washington Support Committee is a network of local and national social justice, civil rights advocate working to help Pat Washington and other faculty of color facing academic discrimination and retaliation.
Paramount Golf Club
College Grove Center
PO Box 152123
San Diego , CA 92195
Paramount Golf Club is one of the oldest African American golf clubs in the country, and our members from the past to present represent people who have served their country as service men in the military, doctors, lawyers, educators, housewives, business persons, police officers, let us say, for every job, there has been a Paramount man or woman. We welcome new members, we encourage beginning golfers to join, and old members to come back. There is a new energy in our club that wants to make Paramount Golf Club #1 once again! Lets tee it up and hit it long down the middle of the first fairway.
Pazzaz Inc.
1744 N Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-6870
pazzaz@io-online.com
Pazzaz Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the future prospect of our youth and other individuals through quality customized academic and self development programs designed to promote personal achievement and self determination.
Positive Opportunities for Women, Youth and Families Engaged in Recovery (POWER)
7969 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 462-4225
(619) 462-8712 Fax
mail@poweropps.org
POWER's mission is to create a comprehensive community support program that empowers individuals with the tools necessary to make healthier choices, support their families, and improve their communities..
Project Employment-Plus
930 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 527-0457
(619) 527-0559 Fax
Project Employment-Plus (P.E.P.) is an inner-city non-profit corporation whose mission is to assist hotels/motels and restaurants with their employment needs, while offering vocational/career assessments and job training opportunities t residents of Metro San Diego. Contingent upon assessment and suitability appraisals, applicants are provided at least 100 hours of intense classroom training to familiarize them with the basic operations of hotels and restaurants and advise them of the opportunities available in the Hospitality Industry.
Project HOPE Day Treatment Program
1760 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 527-0141
(619) 527-0258 Fax
The mission of the Comprehensive Health Center's "Project HOPE Day Treatment Center" is to promote the emotional, spiritual, and physical healing of substance abusing women and their children, particularly African-American women and children. To empower women to make positive choices, thereby, increasing their ability to take responsibility for their lives and the lives of their children.

Project New Village
Euclid Medial Arts Bldg
286 Euclid Ave, Suite 304
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-0101
(619) 263-0102 Fax
pvillage@adnc.com
Project New Village is a programmatic endeavor encompassing the intention of AB 1741 Youth Pilot Program Plan in neighborhoods in Southeastern San Diego. Project New Village is a governed by the Commission on African American Family and Community Health. Project activities are planned and implemented via a multiethnic and multi-disciplinary community coalition, including youth and other residents. Our mission is to establish and maintain a community safety net, i.e., a seamless supportive network of organizations and individuals working together to address safety and security, health and well being and community development.

San Diego African American Chamber of Commerce
1717 N. Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA
(619) 262-2121
San Diego African American Digital Connection
P.O. Box
92102 San Diego CA
619-602-2577
mdwilson1@cox.net
The SDAADC is an association of African American Technology Professionals committed to proactively bridging the "Digital Divide? through exposure, involvement, education and employment. By supporting the community in a collaborative manner, members also provide business-to-business support to one another stimulating their economic growth. We are a social organization who sponsors events, seminars and other activities that enhance and promote the growth of technology, and its utilization within the African American community.
San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group
P.O. Box 740240
San Diego, CA 92174-0240
(619) 566-7566
marvh@prodigy.net
The purpose of the San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group is to promote interest in, and the study of, genealogy, heraldry, and history with particular emphasis on the challenges unique to the research of African American family histories; To encourage group members to research and record their own family histories through individual and group efforts; And to develop pride in the remarkable achievements African Americans have brought to the American experience.
San Diego Association of Black Journalists (SDABJ)
P.O. Box 880815
San Diego, CA
92168-0815
619-291-6078
sdabj@hotmail.com
The SDABJ is a branch of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The SDABJ's mission, like that of the NABJ, is to strengthen ties among African-American journalists, promote diversity in newsrooms, honor excellence and outstanding achievement in the media industry, expand job opportunities and recruiting activities for established African-American journalists and students interested in the journalism field, and expand and balance the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.
San Diego Black Ensemble Theatre (SDBET)
4143 Cleveland Ave, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 578-3029
(619) 578-5183 Fax
sandiegobet@mail.virtualave.net or Mescus@aol.com
SDBET's purpose is to illustrate the richness and diversity of the African American culture through performance art. We engage primarily African American directors, actors, design artists, technical staff, as well as performance art professionals and amateurs from other ethnic groups to showcase new and classic works reflecting artistic integrity, cultural openness and social consciousness. We also strive to show how people of different cultural backgrounds can work together by collaborating with business establishments and other area artistic, musical and performance groups.
San Diego Black Nurses' Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 740088
San Diego, CA 92114-0088
(619) 470-0714
(619) 262-9133
Fax (619) 470-4157
The San Diego Black Nurses' Association's mission is to provide a forum for collective action by African American Nurses to "investigate, define, and determine the health care needs of African Americans and to implement change to make health care available to African Americans and other minorities commensurate to that larger society."
San Diego City Black Employees Association (SDCBEA)
BEA P.O. Box 2392
San Diego, CA 92112-2392
(619) 533-4276
The SDCBEA is dedicated to advancing excellence in public service and promoting professional development. Membership is open to all City of San Diego employees and other individuals interested in supporting the goals of SDCBEA, and affords you the opportunity to meet colleagues from all levels of City government and from a variety of professional disciplines.
San Diego Civic Chorale
San Diego, CA
(619) 685-7701
Mission Statement: "sings classical music of all historical periods and styles through a regular concert schedule. In particular, it performs works by African American Classical composers. The Chorale's outreach activities target the underserved and underprivileged to bring fine music to the inner city."
San Diego Council of Black Engineers and Scientists (SDCBES)
P.O. Box 82292
San Diego, CA 92138
(619) 222-8641
sdcbes@afrinet.net
The SDCBES is a non-profit (501-c3) corporation representing a wide range of professionals in engineering and science related fields. Our primary purpose is to promote educational and membership programs designed to encourage African Americans to pursue careers related to these fields.
San Diego County Black Chamber of Commerce
1727 N. Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 262-2121 Fax (619) 262-3841
sdcbcc@pacbell.net
San Diego People Of Color Quilt Guild (SDPOCQG)
730 Cotton St
San Diego, CA 92102
LOOSETHREADS@netscape.net
The guild goal is to promote interest in all forms of quilting and textile art. To provide a forum for the continuation of the tradition of quilting as an art, as a method of recording history and story telling within the community. It is our goal to bring quilting to the attention of our community, endeavoring, as always, to pursue the recognition of quilting as a true national art form. We meet on the 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30am at Malcolm X Library September thru June Membership: $20 a year
San Diego Sickle Cell Foundation
636 Broadway, Suite 315
San Diego, Ca 92101
(619) 234-1140
(619) 233-3557 Fax
Nogame@usa.net
San Diego Urban League
4261 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-3115
(619) 263-3660 Fax
Providing essential social services to the San Diego community since 1953 in the areas of education, employment and training, crisis intervention, and other youth and family services.
San Diego Urban Economic Corporation (SDUEC)
415 Euclid Ave
P.O. Box 741017
San Diego, CA 92114
619-262-4922
eddie@sduec.org
The San Diego Urban Economic Corporation is a nonprofit corporation formed to educate, advocate, and accelerate economic parity for African American Businesses and Communities in, and around, San Diego County.
San Diego Young Professionals
(619) 263-3115
The San Diego Young Professionals, an auxiliary organization of San Diego Urban League, is comprised of young, professionals between the ages of 18-40 whose focus is community service. In addition to supporting the San Diego Urban League, the young professionals focuses on three areas of community service, including economic and political awareness, community development and real world education. We support our membership through special activities and programs designed to help them grow personally and professionally.
Sankofa Bird Project
P.O. Box 22496
San Diego, CA 92192
(619) 546-0288
The Sankofa Bird Project is a yearly non-profit program which provides Symposia focusing on the needs of people of African American descent.
The SisterFriend Society
2936 Lincoln Avenue #240
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 493-8588
evente@pacbell.net
An organization for minority ladies entering high school (ages 13 and 14) designed to instill positive qualities, enhance self-esteem and promote resourcefulness among the organization's members. The SisterFriend Society also seeks to encourage, facilitate, and support the ambitions of its members.
Sisters...in Fitness
San Diego, CA
(858) 860-6400 x2615
jenwaldon@onebox.com
Women's walking group that meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. for a 4-6 mile walk or hike. Different location each week.
Sisters in Survival
RChar38146@aol.com
Sisters in Survival (SIS) is dedicated to becoming comprehensive in scope, meaning and intensity, thereby promoting advocacy leading to the empowerment of women to increased survivorship by providing them with information, resources, and accessibility of services .

Southeastern Community Theatre
sectheatre@sectheatre.org
Southeastern Community Theatre (SECT) is San Diego's oldest African-American theatre. Without a permanent home in which to perform, or any of the other basic requirements necessary for the operation of a theatre, SECT has made the effort to provide theatre to the African-American communities -- continuing to produce The Black Nativity, which is presented during the Christmas holidays.
Sudanese English Project
P.O. Box 15153
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 907-3960 - Pager
The Sudanese English Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to meet the educational needs of Sudanese and other African refugee youth in San Diego. These children arrive in the United States and are placed in the appropriate grade level for their age even though they are illiterate and unschooled. We provide after-school English as a second language, tutoring, soccer, and field trips.

The African American Parents & Students (TAAPS)
c/o Mr. Howard Collins
16886 St. Andrews Dr
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 679-4868
(619) 748-4864 - Fax
Edye567@home.com
Our mission is to unite parents to support the needs of African American Students in the Poway Unified School District by working to create an unbiased learning environment in which all students are prepared to succeed in a diverse society.
Tayari African-American Adoptions
995 Gateway Center Way
Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92102-4543
(619) 266-6060
Tayari African-American Adoptions is San Diego's only adoption service dedicated to placing black children into permanent homes. Operated predominantly by and for African-Americans, Tayari preserves one of our culture's most precious assets - the African-American Family.
Teen Life Choice Ministry
A Division of Youth For Christ
San Diego, CA
(619) 292-8499
eaph1@aol.com
A ministry to pregnant teens and teen moms, providing: Mentor Program, Support Groups, Hangouts, Education Guidance and Encouragement. TLC promotes education and/or job training to produce a self-reliant lifestyle as the teen mom grows as a woman and a mother. We strive to provide an environment that encourages social, mental, physical and spiritual strength for the teen mom and her child. Through mentoring, support groups, community outreach and education, our goal is to help pregnant and parenting teens work, through the difficult choices and stressful times they may face. Women who are interested in volunteering as a mentor, support group facilitator, advisory board member or fundraising auxiliary member, please call or e-mail for more information.
Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company
PO Box 621011
Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92162
(619) 262-5392
Teye Sa Thiosanne "Keeper of the Tradition", African Drum and Dance Company is a San Diego based non-profit organization providing performances and programs in African music and dance. We have been in existence since 1989 and have been consistent in providing the community with cultural expression.
Third Eye
10950 Camino Ruiz F
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-9669
thirdeyeoutrch@yahoo.com
Third Eye is a 501©)3 non-profit organization organized for three main purposes: (1) Community Outreach - Violence prevention, community cleanups, voter registration; (2) Cultural Awareness - Increasing knowledge about minority cultures, especially African Americans; (3) Community Health - Educating about and receiving free testing for STDs, drugs, and more. Third Eye is run by youth for the benefit of youth. When it really comes down to it, ain't no one else watching our backs-- we've got to look out for each other, ensure our own future. Third Eye is an offshoot of the African American Student Union at the University of California, San Diego.
Tubman/Chavez Multi-Cultural Youth & Family Center
415 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-4772 Phone
(619) 263-4873 Fax
Tubman/Chavez Multi-Cultural Youth & Family (TCYF) Center provides a safe and secure environment where youth and families can meet and feel free to express their individuality with dignity; and where multi-cultural and individual differences are valued and nurtured. The goal of the TCYF is to be a community resource center that will encourage family unity and reunification, education, arts and cultural awareness, economic development, and to increase capacity to find and utilize community resources. The TCYF has meeting rooms that seat up to 250 people and will provide forums for discussions, exhibits and theatrical performances.

Umoja Literary Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2242
San Marcos, CA 92079
(619) 598-5388
The mission of Umoja Literary Group is to foster an appreciation of Black literary works and promote awareness of Black art, culture and literature in North San Diego County .
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
San Diego Chapter
3025 Fir Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-2359 FAX: (619) 465-6124

Women, Inc
San Diego, CA
(619) 527-0491
The purpose of Women, Inc. is to develop civic programs to meet the needs of our society, and to honor women who are making worthwhile contributions as volunteers for the betterment of the community. Also, students are saluted for their excellent academic accomplishments.
Women for Financial Independence
(619) 595-3665 Pamela Stanley or Betty Allen
Provides a networking forum to empower women through ongoing support, assisting in the achievement of personal and financial goals through business ventures that have long term growth potential.