Community Service, Social & Professional Ogranizations

  • 100 Black Men of San Diego
    PO 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 Association of Tax Practitioners
    (619) 470-1234, (619) 470-1235 fax
    The African American Association of Tax Practitioners is an association of African American professionals who are actively engaged in income tax preparation, accounting and bookeeping, financial planning, notary public and other professional services. Our primary focus is to provide quality services for both the African American population and the entire "taxpayer population". An association set up to strengthen our existing businesses in every way possible.

  • African American Business Women of Vision
    375 Winewood St
    San Diego, CA 92114
    (619) 263-6868
    Email: deesanford@cox.net
    This Christian based organization is designed to meet the special needs of African American women who make their living as entrepreneurs, or who are in management in corporate america or in government. Our group is a high level network of experienced business women who understand the challenges facing African American women in high profile positions, and who can advise and support one another. Cost effective vendors opportunities are available at every meeting.

  • African American Mothers and Daughters (AAMAD)
    (619) 421-9427 or (619) 262-4962
    E-mail: 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
    E:mail: 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 Probation Officers Association
    (619) 694-8810

  • African American Writer's & Artists, Inc
    4576 Federal Blvd
    San Diego, CA
    (619) 636-9558
    E:mail: 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.

  • Alliance for African Assistance
    3148 University Ave
    San Diego, CA 92104
    (619) 282-2318
    Our mission is to assist all refugees in the resetlement 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)
    PO Box 152102
    College Grove Center
    San Diego, CA 92195 
    (619) 496-8145, (619) 627-7410 Fax
    The Association of African American Educators was founded to provide academic support and advocacy to students throughout San Diego County. The primary objective of our volunteer association is to address the educational needs and condition of African American students enrolled in K-12 schools and to provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers, school administrators, and other related staff.

  • 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.

  • BAME Renaissance, Inc.
    3085 K St
    San Diego, CA 92102
    (619) 232-0510
    BAME Renaissance Inc is a nonprofit, economic development organization committed to improving the economic livelihood of communities. Our programs include a Technology Resource Center, Summer Literacy Camp for Children and a SHARE Program.

  • Black Contractors Association of San Diego
    5106 Federal Blvd
    San Diego, CA 92105
    (619) 263-9791, (619) 263-6865 Fax

  • Black Historical Society of San Diego
    P.O. Box 122469
    San Diego, CA. 92112-2469
    (619) 685-7215, 819-667-9431(fax)
    Email: Mail@blackhistoricalsociety.com
    The mission of the Black Historical Society of San Diego is to preserve, protect and interpret African American History in San Diego County. Our goal is to provide a vehicle for preserving and promoting the contributions of African Americans in San Diego County through restoration, interpretive programs, museums, cultural tourism, and special events. 

  • 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
    The San Diego Coutny Black Infant Health Program is a community health program dedicated to improving the birth outcomes of African American women and enhancing the overall health and well being of African American families.

  • 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
    Email: 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); Evening (619) 470-0274
    Email: greater.san-diego@bignet.org
    The Greater San Diego Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG), as a 501 (C) 3, non-profit, civil rights organization, is dedicated to eliminating discrimination and racist acts in all forms, against ALL people, but especially (Blacks), in all government agencies; whether it is a City, County, State or Federal government agencies. BIG functions as a knowledgeable, problem-identifying and solving organization for the Black civil servants. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 P.M. at the Malcolm X Library on 5148 Market St, San Diego, CA. 92114

  • 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
    Email: 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.

  • California Black Health Network, Inc.
    7840 Mission Center Ct
    Suite 200
    San Diego, CA 92108
    (619) 295-5413, (619) 295-5749 Fax
    Email:     CBHN@pacbell.net
    The California Black Health Network was origanized 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 incoporated as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit origanization.

  • Catfish Club
    610 Gateway Center Way, Suite G
    San Diego, CA 92102
    (619) 266-7278; (619) 266-8130 fax
    Email: 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
    Email: 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
    Email: children@adnc.com
    The mission of Children Having Children is to strenghten 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.

  • C.L.I.M.B. (non profit 501C-3 corporation)
    Community Life Improvement and Multicultural Bridging, Inc.
    CEO, Peyton B. Harrison Jr.
    P.O. Box 13874, San Diego, CA 92170
    Phone 619-599-0610
    Email: phjr48@hotmail.com
    Serving the wholistic needs of the 92113 Community. Food Pantry, Counseling services, Computer Classes and many other services are available.

  • Coalition of Neighborhood Councils
    4931 Logan Ave. Ste. 213
    San Diego, CA 92113
    619-325-3580
    Email: dianes@cnc.sdcoxmail.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. Delevope "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
    Email: 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.

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc - San Diego Alumnae Chapter
    P.O. Box 84781
    San Diego, CA 92138-4781
    (619) 470-3474 Voice/Fax
    E-mail: mshodge@pacbell.net
    Committed to excellence and service, the San Diego Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is comprised of dedicated, college-educated women from a variety of professions and walks of life in the Sand Diego community. The Chapter has been known for its work on such important projects as the Partnership Program with Baker Elementary School, the "Student Study Center," and the Black Art Renaissance Galas. Current activities include the Women Helping Women Program, the Black History Essay Contest, the Bone Marrow Drive, Teen Lift/Teen Advocacy Programs and grants to local organizations in the San Diego Community.
    The San Diego Alumnae Chapter has also sponsored voter registration drives, job fairs and activities in support of the citywide undergraduate Delta Chapter, Nu Upsilon.

  • Diversity Training University International
    PO Box 720207
    San Diego, California 92172-0207
    858-672-2654 or 619-888-1778; 858-615-2055 Fax
    Email: 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.

  • First Friday of San Diego
    (619) 582-1227, (619) 583-9236
    Email: info@ffsd.com
    Social and business networking organization for African American professionals.

  • Friends Of Allensworth San Diego Chapter #12
    P.O. Box 161211
    San Diego, California 92176-1211
    619-263-9101, 619-263-9101 Fax
    Email: parnelllovelace@cox.net
    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 with the following themes:
    * The life of Colonel Allen Allensworth
    * The Dream and Establishment of Allensworth, California
    * The Institution and Life-styles in Allensworth
    * The Town Structure
    Our membership is our voice in preserving the only park in a 175+ state park system that reflect the positive contributions African Americans have made to the development of California and the United States of America.

  • Gaslamp Black Historical Society
    P.O. Box 122469
    San Diego, CA. 92112-2469
    Or E-mail us at:
    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
    Email: dkammerer@ucsd.edu
    We are a non-profit oganization (#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
    Email: 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."

  • Julian Black Historical Society
    2024 Third St.
    P.O. Box 1265
    Julian, CA. 92036
    (760) 765-1120
    Email: letter@julianblackhistoricalsociety.org
    The Julian Black Historical Society (JBHS) is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2004.  The organization's purpose is to research, preserve, interpret and advance the history of African Americans in Julian.

  • 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
    Email: 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. If you believe and are looking for community involvement, please contact us. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2:30-4:30pm at the Malcolm X Library, Room A.

  • MADA (Music Art Development Acheivement)
    125 Alpha St Suite B
    San Diego, CA 92113
    (619) 264-2220
    Email: 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
    Email: 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.
    To support its mission, Metro Network, Inc. will raise the necessary funds and awareness to provide scholarships and other monetary stipends to students who have the ability to succeed, but lack the financial ability to continue their education.

  • Mr. Black America Association (Mr. Black San Diego Contest)
    6738 Arroyo Seco Ct
    San Diego
    (619) 264-6469, (619) 264-3350 Fax
    Email: pearlikillens@cox.net
    The Mr. Black San Diego Contest was created in 1975 as a vehicle for African American males to display their talent, charisma and often times,further their career. The Mission is to showcase and improve the positive images of African American men, through positive visibility and generate community awareness.

  • NAACP North San Diego County Chapter
    P.O. Box 5786
    Oceanside, CA 92052-5786
    (760) 754-9686 Office
    (760) 754-9620 Homeownership/Business/Events
    Email: webmaster@naacp-nsdc.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. Or objectives are:

    • To provide professional development opportunities for members, students, and individuals in the community.

    • To build a strong network with corporations, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, and other professional organizations in the San Diego and surrounding areas.

    • To promote the importance of education through mentoring, scholarships and promotion of MBA programs.

    • To participate in community service activities available in the San Diego area.

    We encourage individuals to attend our meeting for more detailed information and to pick up application forms.

  • 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. Among our contributions and donations we give to:

    • The Job Corp

    • The Martin L. King Recreation Center

    • The Palavra Tree

    • Jesus Is the Way Ministries

    • Sisters by Choice

    • The Elementary Institute of Science

    We also have a partnership with Bethune Elementary School where we do volunteer work. Meetings are held the fourth Saturday of every month 2pm - 4pm. We are actively seeking women who want to work in the community and make a serious contribution.

  • National Society of Black Engineers Alumni Extension San Diego (NSBE-AE-SD)
    PO Box 880613
    San Diego, CA 92168-0613
    Email: execboard@nsbe-ae-sd.org
    NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. The San Diego Alumni Extension chapter meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Qualcomm in Sorrento Valley. We strive to support our black college engineering students, as well as support each other in the industry. We are busy with various community, social and professional development events. Email for more information.

  • Neighborhood Fundraising Network
    5106 Federal Blvd, Ste. 207
    San Diego, CA 92105 
    Phone: 619-262-8831 and 858-277-6090; Fax: 619-560-7058
    Neighborhood Fundraising Network, Inc. (NFN) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, solely created for charitable and educational purposes. NFN?s mission is to improve and strengthen the governance and administration of small grassroots nonprofit organizations in under-invested communities of San Diego, by providing professional capacity-building training, strategic planning, technical services and community workshops at below-market rates. Our motto is: ?Give a man a fish, and you feed him today: Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for life.? 

  • Neighborhood House Association
    Administrative Office
    5660 Copley Drive
    San Diego, CA 92111
    858-715-2642, 858-715-2670  Fax
    Emal: 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. The NCAAWA is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and recreational purposes. We:

    • Participate in programs for the benefit of all women in the North County, especially women of African American heritage.

    • Provide an open resource to the community in general through the presentation of seminars and workshops, as to services and skills that will help individuals increase their self-image and self-awareness.

    • Serve the community in ways that have a positive impact on issues that affect women, youth and the family.

Membership is open to all women in San Diego County who wish to participate actively in the goals of the organization.

  • Open Minds African American Poets & Jazz Artists
    (619) 338-9210

  • Our Place Center of Self-Esteem
    2910 Baily Ave
    San Diego, CA 92105
    (619) 262-9951
    Email: 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 icludes 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
    Email: CleoMalone@worldnet.att.net
    Our goal is to develop community based alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention, recovery and treatment programs that promote healthier behaviors, decisions, and that facilitate an environment that reduces, postpones, or eliminates the problematic use of legal and illegal drugs.

  • 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.

  • 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
    Email: 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 voice, (619) 462-8712 FAX
    Email: mail@poweropps.org
    our mission is To make available 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-profect 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 fo 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 responibility 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
    Email: 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
    United States
    619-602-2577
    Email: 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
    Email: 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 acheivements 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
    Email: 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
    E-Mail: 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
    E-mail: 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.
    Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Wells Fargo Building on the 6th floor, in a conference room graciously donated by the Xerox Corporation.

  • San Diego County Black Chamber of Commerce
    1727 N. Euclid Ave
    San Diego, CA 92105
    (619) 262-2121 Fax (619) 262-3841
    Email: sdcbcc@pacbell.net

  • San Diego Million Man March Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
    P.O. Box 740705
    San Diego, CA 92174-0705
    MMM Message Center: (619) 281-TALK ext. 4000
    Fax (619) 264-8827
    "My dear brothers, when you go home, here's what I want you to do. We must belong to some organization that is working for, and in the interest of the uplift and the liberation of our people" Minister Louis Farrakhan, MMM October 16, 1995
    In response to that call for action, this Local Organizing Committee was formed and given the job of establishing objectives to continue the "movement" created by the October 16, 1995 event. We are asking that conscious, capable and committed people come and join us for the common good of all people.
    San Diego Million Man March Local Organizing Committee "Advancing the struggle for an empowered community"

  • San Diego People Of Color Quilt Guild (SDPOCQG)
    730 Cotton St
    San Diego, CA 92102
    Email: 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 Regional African American Chamber of Commerce (SDRAACC)
    1727 N. Euclid Ave
    San Diego, CA 92105
    (619) 262-2121 (619) 262-3841 Fax
    Email: info@sdraacc.org
    The San Diego Regional African American Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1992 as a non-profit advocate for organizing Black-owned businesses to promote economic development and business opportunities for its members and offer informational resources in the areas of business promotions, networking, advertising and legislative representation to reach a common goal for San Diego County.

  • San Diego Sickle Cell Foundation
    636 Broadway, Suite 315
    San Diego, Ca 92101
    (619) 234-1140, (619) 233-3557 Fax
    Email: 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
    Email: 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
    E-mail: 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, faciliate, and support the ambitions of its members.

  • Sisters...in Fitness
    San Diego, CA
    (858) 860-6400 x2615
    Email: 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
    Email: 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
    Email: 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, leave message)
    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
    E-Mail: 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
    Email: 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 encourges 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 existance since 1989 and have been consistant in providing the community with cultural expression.

  • Third Eye
    10950 Camino Ruiz F
    San Diego, CA 92126
    (858) 586-9669
    E:mail: thirdeyeoutrch@yahoo.com
    Third Eye is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization organized for three main purposes:

    1. Community Outreach - Violence prevention, commmunity 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, (619) 263-4873 Fax
    Email: kidscopy@ix.netcom.com
    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

    • Promote awareness of Black art, culture and literature in North San Diego County

    • Showcase the talents of local creative and performing artists

    Throughout the year, the Umoja Literary Group sponsors Afrocentric-oriented activities and events in North County communities.

  • United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
    c/o Bethel AME Church
    3085 "K" Street
    San Diego, CA 92102
    (619) 463-8623 Fax: (213) 389-9891

  • 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.

  • Women Infants and Children (WIC)
    The WIC Program provides nutritous food and nutritional information to eligible women, infants and children. You can receive vouchers from $55 to $130 for each person in the family. Financial elgibility is based on family size and income.
    WIC Locations

    • University Ave WIC(619) 583-6061

    • Euclid Ave WIC (619) 262-8562

    • Linda Vista WIC (619) 292-2345

    • El Cajon WIC (619) 592-1290

    • Oceanside WIC (619) 433-3814

  • The WorldBeat Center
    Balboa Park
    2100 Park Blvd
    San Diego, CA 92101
    (619) 230-1190, (619) 230-1219 Fax
    The WorldBeat Center is a multicultural, conscious, non-profit organization which is livicated to healing the world through Education, Music, Art, and Dance. Always open to the public for African Dancing Lessons, Drum Making Classes and offers many other educational and culturally minded activities for all ages.
    The WorldBeat Center is also the location of KWBC 89.1 the only 24 hour Reggae/Worldbeat radio station of its kind anywhere in the world. Along with regular syndicated programing the station provides the foundation community strength.