Institute for Public Strategies - East County

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

Check out this article by the La Mesa Courier that shares the findings of a Community Walking Assessment of University Ave. in La Mesa, which was conducted by IPS - East County and the La Mesa Collaborative! 👣

Liquor bottles, v**e packages, hand rolls, and whip-its were among the litter scattered across the street and sidewalks during a recent walk.

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Everyone deserves spaces where they feel safe, welcome, and celebrated. 💛🌈

Pride AF created an alcohol-free Pride celebration for LGBTQ+ residents in West Hollywood — showing that connection and joy don’t need alcohol to shine.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help uplift programs like this and support youth, families, and communities across Southern California.

👉 Donate today to help create spaces where everyone belongs: https://publicstrategies.org/donate/

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, and you can help build safer, healthier, more connected communities across Southern California.

Your support uplifts youth leadership, strengthens family well-being, and creates community spaces where everyone feels welcome.

👉 Donate now: https://publicstrategies.org/donate

12/01/2025

We’re one week away from Giving Tuesday! 💙

Youth are leading change. IPS youth recently designed and led a workshop for hundreds of students at a countywide conference — building confidence, connection, and community. 💛

Join us on December 2 as we uplift youth leaders across Southern California.

11/18/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month! A time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Native American people and cultures across the U.S., including the Indigenous communities rooted here in East County San Diego.🌿

Learn more about the history of this important observance, its significance, and meaningful ways we can uplift Indigenous voices and support Native communities, this month and beyond. 🧡🌾🪶

11/18/2025