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03/22/2026

🌿 Our First Community Garden Day! 🌿

We kicked off our very first Garden Project at Sweetwater Community Garden — and it was amazing to see it come to life.

We had 5 kids helping clear out our plot, getting their hands in the soil and learning by doing. And in true kid fashion, they made a new friend — a little boy from the neighboring plot who jumped right in with them 💚

Here’s what we did together:
🥕 Planted carrots
🥬 Harvested collard greens & kale
🌳 Visited Masada’s home garden & orchard
🍋 Picked loquats, aloe, and lemons

It was more than just gardening — it was connection, learning, and community in action.

This is just the beginning 🌱

03/20/2026

THE ELEVATION REPORT

Midweek | No Spin. Just Movement.

🗳️ Legislators (All Sides)
Over $1.5T in federal spending is being negotiated right now.
Both parties are involved.
Both parties own the outcome.

🏫 Education
Schools are short 200,000+ staff nationwide.

At the same time:

Battles over state vs. federal control

National voices like RFK Jr. influencing school health debates

Federal leadership, including McMahon, shaping funding direction

This isn’t stability. This is a system under pressure.

⛽ Gas
~$3.50/gallon nationally.
Not shocking—but not affordable.

🛒 Food
Still 20%+ higher than 2020.
No reset. Just adjustment.

🌍 War & Spending
$100B+ to Ukraine.
That’s not opinion—that’s allocation.

🌎 What’s Next
Cuba and other foreign policy moves = more money decisions coming.
Every dollar has a direction.

📊 Bottom Line
Nothing here is random.
It’s all decisions.

📌 Sunday — Full Report
Who approved what.
Where the money actually goes.
What it could’ve done here instead.

Receipts. No gaps.

03/14/2026

A few people have already registered, which is encouraging.

We’re intentionally keeping the first salon small — 12 participants total — so the conversation can stay structured and productive.

If you're someone who values thoughtful civic discussion rather than online arguments, you’d probably enjoy this room.

For clarity:
CCE Salon #1
📍 Novo Brazil Brewing – Imperial Beach
🗓 21 March
⏰ 3 - 5 PM

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03/12/2026

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03/04/2026

CCE is forming a 15-person March Activation Team for two community engagements:

• March 21 – Sweetwater (AM activation & broadcast)
• March 28 – Mundo Gardens (on-site support)

We are filling the following roles:

Sweetwater – March 21
• Garden Support (4)
• Youth Engagement Support (2)
• Media / Livestream Support (2)

Mundo – March 28
• Garden Support (3)
• Setup & Breakdown (2)
• Logistics / Float Support (2)

Total: 15 positions.

To be considered, email: [email protected] with:

The role you are applying for

Your availability for the specific date

We are intentionally keeping this team small for clarity and coordination.

Once roles are filled, recruitment will close.

03/03/2026

Big Step for CCE Today 🌿

We secured our liability insurance.

That might not sound flashy — but it matters.

It means:

✔ Our volunteers are protected
✔ Our events are protected
✔ Our partners are protected
✔ Our organization is operating responsibly

If we’re going to ask people to show up, serve, and build something meaningful — we owe them structure and accountability.

Between Green Corridor engagement, community programming, and upcoming salons, this was a necessary step.

We’re not just talking about Elevation.

We’re building it — the right way.

Thank you to everyone who believes in long-term, disciplined community work.

03/02/2026

🎤 CCE Spoken Word Showcase

San Diego Artists – Submissions Open for 26 September

The Coalition for Community Elevation (CCE) is hosting a Spoken Word Showcase on 26 September, and we’re inviting local San Diego artists to share their voice.

This evening is about story, perspective, and lived experience.

We’re looking for original spoken word that explores themes like:

• Community
• Identity
• Growth
• Healing
• Resilience
• Civic life

We will select 3 local artists to feature during the event.

🎥 How to Submit

• 2–3 minute video clip (original work only)
• Clear audio and visible performance
• Send via DM or email [email protected]

⏳ Submission Deadline: 15 March 2026
We will review up to 12 submissions.

Selected artists will receive:

• An 8–10 minute live feature set
• Promotion across CCE platforms
• A thoughtful, engaged audience

This is a curated showcase designed to uplift voices and build connection — not a competition, and not an open mic.

If your words speak to where we are and where we’re going, we’d love to hear from you.

03/01/2026

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02/26/2026

The Sweetwater Community Garden needs 2 steady hands.

Not a crowd.
Not once-a-year helpers.

Two people willing to:
• Show up consistently
• Help maintain beds
• Support youth engagement
• Build something visible and lasting

Before we debate policy, we grow food.

If that speaks to you, message me.

02/26/2026

We’re building something steady.

CCE is forming a small Green Corridor working team — just 2 committed volunteers who want to be part of real, long-term civic engagement.

No hype.
No spotlight.
Just consistent participation and community alignment.

If you’ve ever said, “I wish more people would actually show up,” this is your chance.

Message me privately if you’re interested.

02/25/2026

CCE Salon #1 is now open for registration.
Seating intentionally limited to 10 participants to ensure structured, high-quality dialogue.
Once filled, registration closes and a waitlist opens.

Featured question:
What does a coalition actually require in a divided city?

RSVP required.

CCE Salon #1 – Coalition & Community Elevation is a working conversation for people building sustainable, resilient communities 🌍. Share real experiences, explore what’s working, and surface what your neighborhood needs next.By registering, you’re joining a collaborative space grounded ...

02/24/2026

Strength Without Demonization

You can hold firm values
without declaring opponents evil.

You can defend immigrant communities
without dismissing safety concerns.

You can demand reform
without hating law enforcement.

Strength is not volume.
It’s steadiness.