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In 1984, a coalition of Sherman Heights (SHCC) residents incorporated to create a facility to consolidate health, social, recreational and child-care services for inner-city residents. In 1994, the Sherman Heights Community Center opened its doors and became a place for people of all ages to gather and receive needed services in the heart of their neighborhood. We predominantly serve working class Mexican-American, Chicano and Latinx communities living in Sherman Heights and surrounding neighborhoods of Grant Hill, Stockton, Logan Heights, Memorial, Downtown San Diego, and Barrio Logan but our audience extends beyond these neighborhoods.
Our mission is “Fostering community through education, cultural enrichment, health promotion and personal development.” With this in mind, we promote programs, services and events that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in our communities. Our programs and services includes:
¡Jóvenes!: youth afterschool enrichment, summer camps, celebrations & internships;
Club Amistad: senior enrichment, games, concerts & celebrations;
Art & Culture: Día de los Muertos, festivals, concerts, art workshops & more;
Barrios Limpios: neighborhood beautification projects, clean-ups & public art;
Food Access: monthly distributions, onsite meals, commercial kitchen access, small business support & more;
English as a Second Language: adult conversation & literacy classes;
Health & Wellness: Zumba, healthy parenting & domestic violence mediation classes, cooking & nutrition classes;
Digital Literacy: computer classes, free onsite WIFI, & access to devices
Events: resource fairs, health fairs, vaccination drives, employment readiness workshops, movie nights, etc.
