La Maestra Foundation's mission is to provide and support advocacy and community services that improve the overall well-being of low-income, culturally diverse individuals and families in San Diego and guide them along the path to self-sufficiency.
Company Overview:
La Maestra Foundation’s Generations Center opened in 2012 in the culturally diverse inner-city community of City Heights. Youth, older adults, women and other residents are offered a growing range of programs designed to empower them with tools to achieve overall wellbeing and greater opportunities in health, lifestyle, education and career. Programs are free or very low-cost, thanks to the generous support of our funders, partners and volunteers.
La Maestra Foundation (LMF), the sister organization to La Maestra Community Health Centers (LMCHC), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that aims to address the unique needs among diverse emerging communities in San Diego. LMF was created to address the non-medical needs of individuals and families from low-income households, because complete wellness requires more than just a trip to the doctor. The La Maestra Circle of Care™ is a network of integrated services provided by LMCHC, LMF and many partners, that links primary and specialty health care with behavioral health, translation services in more than 30 languages, transportation, housing assistance, supportive temporary housing and counseling for those in recovery, legal advocacy services, a food pantry and community garden, economic empowerment initiatives, and various community programs for all ages.
Programs and Services:
Youth Services (Ages 5 and up) provided by the Center for Youth Advancement at Generations:
Academic Enrichment and Tutoring
Field Trips, Guest Speakers and Career Exploration
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
Self-Esteem and Leadership Development
Financial Literacy and Life Skills Training
Exercise, Nutrition and Healthy Living
Gardening
SKATE4185! Skate and Community Service Program
Music, Dance and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Multimedia
Multicultural Music and Arts
Adult Classes provided at Generations (except where noted):
Culture and Healing through Art - Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and More
Handicrafts - Jewelry and Knitting (at Blossoms flower shop)
Floral Design (at Blossoms flower shop)
Computer Skills Training
Sewing
Music
Yoga
Economic Empowerment Programs (locations vary but all are in City Heights):
Microcredit Program for Women
Financial Literacy Classes
Small Business Assistance
La Maestra Blossoms – Flower Shop Social Enterprise
LM Printing – Print Shop Social Enterprise
Jardin de la Vida / Garden of Life - Community Garden
Bazaars offering Participants’ Products & Handmade Gifts
Offered through the La Maestra Circle of Care:
(To learn more about La Maestra’s comprehensive range of Healthcare and Social Services, visit www.lamaestra.org or facebook.com/LaMaestraCHC)
Healthy Choices Food Pantry
Help applying for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Covered CA, SDG&E CARE, and other assistance programs
Comprando Rico y Sano / Buying
