MID-CITY COMMUNITY ADVOCACY NETWORK 

Mid-City CAN is a community-driven organization focused on improving transportation, empowering youth leaders, advocating for juvenile justice, providing health resources, and building community power.

Our mission is to create a safe, productive, and healthy community through collaboration, advocacy, and organizing.

Our non-profit organization was founded on community-driven power when community members and nonprofit professionals came together to address the challenges of crime, food insecurity, and more, in City Heights. Originally known as Mid-City for Youth, Mid-City CAN organized Momentum Teams — community action groups — dedicated to improving the neighborhood.

Today, we mobilize volunteers to address the issues that matter most to our community. Learn more.

WHAT WE'RE UP TO

Join Mid-City CAN’s Youth Justice Momentum Team for an evening of art, conversation, and community centered on reimagining youth justice in San Diego County. RSVP.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has partnered with MCC to host an evening workshop for the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) service plans. RSVP.

Join Mid-City CAN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Skylight Hillcrest for our 2026 Impact Luncheon! Purchase tickets. For sponsorship info click here.

Feature on the ITCH Transportation Justice Moms: What lessons can be learned from Mid-City CAN señoras that draw on culturally-driven activism? Learn more.

Check out our new Community Resources page! Current focus: Know Your Rights when faced by ICE. Learn more.

Learn more about our Impact in 2025 by viewing the report. Learn more.