Highlighting Local Non-Profits

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OCEANSIDE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. They are open every day during non-school hours, when youth need them the most. Celebrating 70 years of service in the Oceanside community, BGCO has served over 500,000 local youth, primarily from low-income families, to engage them in academic enrichment programs and activities. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside serves over 1,400 youth daily, providing stimulating and quality Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) activities, and thousands more need these life-changing programs and positive guidance. In addition, they offer a unique program to adults with disabilities, called R.O.A.D.’s. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside continue to uphold their mission: To inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society.

ONE KITCHEN COLLABORATIVE

One Kitchen Collaborative, known as the OKC, is a zero-waste catering and educational organization. While they are not a relief or emergency services organization, during the pandemic they pivoted quickly to help others in need instead of closing their doors. They partnered with food distribution programs, gleaning organizations and food banks to help raise funds through community partnerships. One Kitchen Collaborative rose to the occasion by feeding 700,000 people in need and diverting 650,000 pounds of edible food from farms, farmers markets and food businesses.

The pandemic changed the organization’s business model, and, now that the world has opened back up, they are hyper-focused on high-end catering, education and will always strive to help the community through food. One Kitchen Collaborative can and will change the world, one pound of diverted food at a time. Currently, the organization is raising funds for their educational and disaster relief food trailer. Their yearly commitment is helping Humanity Showers with monthly meals and daily coffee service for their staff, volunteers and participants. Additionally, their holiday meal drive is will be serving the less fortunate a hot, delicious meal.

Follow One Kitchen Collaborative on their journey or donate at theokc.org.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, Oceanside Provides Accessible, High-Quality Mental Health Care to Veterans, Service Members & Their Families.

To meet the increasing mental health needs for post9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families throughout the state of California, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD recently opened a location in Oceanside. It is the second Cohen Clinic in the state; a San Diego (Mission Valley) clinic opened in 2019. The Oceanside Cohen Clinic is located at 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Suite 120 and offers brief, client-centered therapy for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems. More than 33,000 post-9/11 veterans, nearly 40,000 active duty service members, and more than 31,000 military family members are eligible for care at the Cohen Clinic at VVSD in Oceanside. In addition to inperson visits, the new Cohen Clinic offers telehealth services state-wide to more than 655,000 potential clients. Telehealth is face-to-face video therapy where the client can receive treatment from the privacy and comfort of their own home.

The partner for these clinics is Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD), which has served veterans since 1981 and is dedicated to “Leave No One Behind.” Each year, VVSD provides services to more than 3,000 military veterans throughout San Diego County. For more information, visit vvsd.net/ cohenclinicoceanside

TRI CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

For more than 60 years, the Tri-City Hospital Foundation has played an important role in promoting philanthropy and well-being in our community. With the support of generous donors, we have funded millions of dollars in programs, services and capital needs for Tri-City Medical Center, the 386-bed general acute care hospital serving the needs of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista and our surrounding communities. The Tri-City Hospital Foundation is nearing the culmination of fundraising in support of the muchanticipated redesign of Tri-City Medical Center’s Emergency Department – an important community resource that is home to renowned heart, stroke and other life-saving programs. With the support of our community, including generous donations from the David C. Copley Foundation, Conrad Prebys Foundation and countless other contributors, this dream will soon become a reality. The first phase of that project, which is expected to begin in early 2023 and take approximately a year to complete, will upgrade the waiting room, triage and one of the large treatment areas with new, fresh colors, lighting and furnishings, and is expected to improve wait times and patient experience. We are honored by those who have come alongside us in this endeavor and look forward to what is next as we continue to advance exceptional healthcare in our community.

Founded in 1974, WRC is dedicated to providing the highest quality supportive services and education to all people threatened by domestic violence or sexual assault. The culmination of passion and commitment, WRC was founded by five local Oceanside women who recognized the need to develop services for survivor aid and empowerment. Since its establishment, WRC has dedicated itself to continuously expanding to include more programs and resources to meet the needs and goals of those who seek to heal from domestic violence and sexual assault.

Recently, WRC announced Stephanie Miller, LMFT as the organization’s new CEO. “I am so grateful to accept the position as CEO of this well-loved organization that consists of extremely talented staff, Board of Directors and a long history of dedicated donors and partners. WRC’s future is bright,” said Miller. “My goal in leading this organization is to build on the achievements of the past 48 years. WRC will not only maintain its high level of standards in service delivery but will continue to expand upon our impact in North San Diego County.” A collaborative leader, she is dedicated to equity and consensus building – a dedication that will serve WRC well as it embarks on a new era.

WRC is located at 1963 Apple St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Learn more about the organization at wrcsd.org.