City Heights volunteers honored for their impact
In City Heights, volunteers are the heart and soul that keeps the community thriving. They are unsung heroes, many volunteering for decades, dedicating their time, energy, and skills to improve the lives of others.
On January 30, 2025, Mid-City CAN volunteers along with City Heights volunteers were honored at the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Celebration, hosted by SAY San Diego and Price Philanthropies.
For Briseyda, supporting youth is a passion. "They are the future. Volunteering is important so children can have a better opportunity — so they can go to college and have a career," she said in Spanish. Briseyda is a member of our Juvenile Justice and Improving Transportation in City Heights (ITCH) team that has been advocating for the Youth Opportunity Pass to become permanent.
Mid-City CAN volunteer Esperanza, who recently spoke at MTS's press conference to announce the launch of Route 910 — an overnight bus service running between downtown San Diego and San Ysidro — volunteers with seven organizations. "Helping people and bringing them resources is something that I am very passionate about so we can achieve equality and equity," she said in Spanish.
Volunteers were presented certificates from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and District 9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera in recognition of their commitment and service to the City Heights community.
Antonio Figueroa, a volunteer who organizes the annual City Heights Multicultural Festival of Love which will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 11 am to 5 pm at Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, is thankful for the volunteers of City Heights.
"I am deeply grateful to the volunteers of this incredible community — your dedication truly makes a difference. And to the residents of City Heights, thank you for creating such a vibrant and unique place, rich in diversity and culture. You make City Heights truly special!" he said.
Congratulations to all of the volunteers and THANK YOU for all that you do!
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