Come join us for a day filled with diversity and community at the Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater!

  Applicants Must Live, Work in, or Demonstrate Engagement with the Southeast San Diego Community The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is now accepting applications for community [...]

A Day to Remember in San Diego  January 22, 2024, marked a tragic day in San Diego when catastrophic flooding affected more than 2,500 homes, particularly in Southeastern San Diego. The flooding [...]

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 1, 2022) – Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation (Jacobs Center) and Connect celebrate their partnership, legacy, and new strategic directions.   Jacobs Center and [...]

Community Members Make Up Majority of Organization’s Board; Next Milestone to Transition to Community-Run Public Charity   SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2022) – Today, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this November by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting the Rhythm & Blues Festival at the Market Creek Amphitheater, a [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this October by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting a book drive for children, a free job fair and more! You can subscribe [...]

  Learn more about what’s going on in your community this September by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting a free business program for entrepreneurs, the upcoming Diamond [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this August by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting local job openings, the Southeast Science and Art Expo and more! [...]

 Recently Appointed Carlette Lewis to Deepen Organization’s Community Presence and Outreach SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2021) – As a part of its commitment to the Southeastern San Diego community through [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this July by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting COVID-19 vaccine sites, a local food distribution, a FREE youth community [...]

>>> CLICK HERE TO APPLY. <<< Applicants Must Live, Work in or Demonstrate Engagement with the Southeastern San Diego Community The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this June by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting the Jacobs Center COVID-19 vaccine site, free meals program, job [...]

Longtime community advocate Robert Tambuzi works to increase access to healthy foods and shape policies to improve the lives of those living in Southeastern San Diego. He continues to contribute [...]

Learn more about what’s going on in your community this May by reading the Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter, highlighting COVID-19 vaccine sites, how to access free Wi-Fi in San Diego, where to [...]

Join the La Jolla Playhouse virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. PT for the launch of its latest world-premiere Digital Without Walls (WOW) piece, “Towards Belonging.” The dance film was [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, together with the San Diego Architectural Foundation and as part of Open House San Diego, hosted “Design Your Future: Careers that Change [...]

May 25, 2020 – the day of George Floyd’s death – ignited heightened fear, hurt, sadness and anger as a grave act of injustice and tragedy. Its impact was heavy all over the country; we felt it [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center send our condolences to the loved ones and victims targeted and killed in Georgia. We are saddened and hurt by [...]

New Community Board Member, Staff with Proven Dedication to Southeastern San Diego Join Nonprofit SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2021) – Southeastern San Diego has much to offer – its passionate residents, [...]

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, San Diego’s largest African American publication, has selected Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation President and CEO Reginald Jones as one of its [...]

In Partnership with CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center and the City of San Diego, Three Entrepreneurs Recognized  SAN DIEGO (Dec. 18, 2020) — Today, CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center and Union Bank [...]

Check out what’s happening in your community this month by reading December’s Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter. From access to FREE resources to COVID-19 Assistance Programs and a [...]

UPDATE: An encore performance will now be available on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Register for the free Zoom performances at www.commongroundtheatre.com. Free admission, donations appreciated. [...]

Our Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter for this month consists of numerous FREE resources available to you, including COVID-19 resources, self-care tips and to-go meals. Subscribe today to learn more [...]

KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, a tuition-free, charter middle school and the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation announced today that the school has relocated to Southeastern San Diego, [...]

The Complete Streets Project will upgrade portions of Euclid Avenue, Guymon Street and Market Street in the town center area. We are supporting the City of San Diego to encourage active modes of [...]

Read September’s Diamond Snapshot e-newsletter to learn more about what’s happening in Southeastern San Diego. This month, learn more about a variety of FREE resources, including COVID-19 [...]

Why is the 2020 Census important? Learn this and more by joining us HERE on Facebook Live on Thursday, September 10 at 5 p.m. and hear from the US Census Bureau, along with the Jacobs [...]

  Learn more about what’s happening in the Southeastern San Diego community with our Diamond Snapshot monthly e-newsletter. This month, there’s a lot of FREE resources available to [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is supporting an effort by over 25 nonprofits in San Diego County to assess how COVID-19 is impacting individuals and families, especially those in [...]

11 Startups. Five-minute pitches. Three grant prizes. One judging panel. And the audience (watching from their screens). The cohort of local startup companies, ranging from cocktail kits to [...]

>>> CLICK HERE TO APPLY. <<< Applicants Must Live, Work in or Demonstrate Engagement with the Southeastern San Diego Community The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has [...]

    Official Updates Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Page For the latest updates regarding the coronavirus in San Diego County, please visit coronavirus-sd.com [...]

Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 31 CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center, in partnership with the City of San Diego, has decided to temporarily close the business accelerator beginning Monday, March [...]

California Humanities, the statewide public humanities grantmaker and programming nonprofit, announces Bennett Peji as its new Board Chair, effective February 6, 2020. Peji, a board member of [...]

On Monday, Feb. 10, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle celebrated San Diego’s own version of the Tony Awards, the 18th Annual Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence. Hosted at the Joe and [...]

Congratulations to Jacobs Center’s Facilities Concierge Alvenesia Sims who recently completed a Certified Property Manager (CPM) certificate from IREM® and received the “Community [...]

On Sunday, Feb. 16, enjoy a *FREE* and highly-entertaining SUNDAY SERVICE performance including live gospel music, rap, comedy and more! Featuring: Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment M.A.N.D.A.T.E. [...]

In celebration of Black History Month in February, we’re hosting three events at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall that are free to attend and open to the public. Pay homage to [...]

The United African American Ministerial Action Council’s 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration was held at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center on January 20. KUSI News [...]

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Over the summer, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation hosted a series of five FREE, culturally diverse events entitled Fall Into Arts.  On August 23, as part of Jacobs Presents “Fall [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is saddened by the loss of cherished community member Barbara Day. Day dedicated her life to servicing the community. Day’s goodwill, [...]

Congratulations to Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation’s President & CEO Reginald Jones for being named one of San Diego Metro’s 2019 Men of Influence! Since 2012, Jones has [...]

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Join us at Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and a discussion on the current development of Southeastern San Diego [...]

Kitchens for Good, located in the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, has transformed the lives of hundreds of individuals by providing tuition-free culinary job training to formerly incarcerated adults, [...]

On Wednesday, October 9, CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center celebrated the graduation of its first cohort with the first-ever Entrepreneur Pitch Day, presented by Union Bank. Nine startups from the [...]

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a special evening with Gilbert Castellanos & The Afro-Cuban AllStars! On September 14 at 7 p.m. at Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater, enjoy music by an [...]

Jacobs Presents brings you “FALL INTO ARTS: FILM SERIES” – a series of FREE and family-friendly movie nights! On Friday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m., the Moana cast of six San Diego [...]

Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Showcases New Public Art at “Celebrating the Arts” “Arts in August” Series Will Feature Diverse Artists, Art Forms Throughout the Month On Saturday, July [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has two community board positions open, and we are looking for individuals who live, work or otherwise demonstrate investment in and commitment to [...]

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Peter Kalivas, artistic director of The PGK DANCE Project and Reginald Jones, president and CEO of Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation joined PGK DANCE Project dancers on KUSI News’s [...]

Immerse yourself in dance on Saturday, June 29 from 12-4 p.m. at The PGK DANCE Project’s “Welcome to Summer” interactive event, which will take place at the Arts Park @ Chollas Creek. PGK DANCE [...]

Recently, Jacobs Center Vice President of Impact & Partnerships, Bennett Peji was profiled for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Someone San Diego Should Know” column. The [...]

After nearly 20 years of making a positive impact on the youth of Southeastern San Diego, Jacobs Center’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek is still fostering a thriving community of young artists by [...]

Join San Diego Grantmakers on a day-long journey to examine and re-envision the Power in Philanthropy. Learn about the evolving nature of power, the sources of your individual power and [...]

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of music and celebrating the iconic Marvin Gaye at Elan Trotman’s concert, Dear Marvin – a Saxophone Tribute to Marvin Gaye. Trotman is [...]

Come for the food and stay for the entertainment! On Sunday, April 28 from 5-7:30 p.m. Kitchen’s for Good is hosting a five-course gourmet meal at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center with Tommy [...]

Don’t miss out on music, dancing and good times at the 8th Annual Jazz at the Creek Festival! Join The Wildside Band on Friday, May 24 from 7-9 p.m. for the pre-party kickoff event at the [...]

On Saturday, June 1, Artists Building Community Project annual program, MOSAICS, is back for its third year and this year’s theme is “Policing Ourselves.” Artists and event [...]

On Saturday, April 6, join San Diego Unified School District, United Way of San Diego County and Dreams for Change for a free resource fair! Free Pre-K enrollment and tax preparation will be [...]

Join the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Alumni San Diego for an evening of fun, food, fellowship and HBCU advocacy at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center located at 404 Euclid [...]

Join Jacobs Center’s Artist-In-Residence and Teatro Izcalli Co-founder and Artistic Director Macedonio Arteaga on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special comedy performance. The [...]

Join the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and Civic Leadership USA at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center on Saturday, March 30 for the San Diego Civic Leadership Forum. [...]

On Tuesday, March 26 from 5-8 p.m., Project New Village is hosting a special event during the People’s Produce Night Market at the Jacobs Center’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek.  The People’s [...]

As you may have noticed, we are starting construction on a new project right on the Jacobs Center campus! This is an exciting project for us and the community, and we look forward to sharing [...]

“The Power of Community Voices: Reflections of a People” is an innovative playwriting program for the residents of Southeastern San Diego, created and produced by Jacobs Center [...]

Our friends at TEDxSanDiego have been working on something new – a special TEDx event that is focused on today’s youth. TEDxYouth@SanDiego will feature Ideas Worth Spreading from San [...]

By Reginald Jones and Greg McKee Diversity, it turns out, is good for business — especially at innovative startups. A 2018 McKinsey report found public companies in the top 25 percent for ethnic [...]

Do you or someone you know have a startup business in San Diego that has had a successful beginning and is ready for rapid growth? CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center, the San Diego region’s first [...]

By The San Diego Union-Tribune Reporter Brittany Meiling All the money and tech talent in San Diego tends to collect north of Interstate 8 – and with them, startups proliferate. But a new [...]

Hey 92102, 92113, 92114! Do you have a business or are you planning to start one soon? Maybe you have a side-gig that you’d like to turn into a full-time business? If you do or are thinking about [...]

Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m., starting Nov. 20 through Jan. 31 5010 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102 November 20, 2018 is the date for the re-opening of the People’s Produce Night Market at a new [...]

Come enjoy a unique and diverse dance event hosted by PGK DANCE Company’s best at Jacobs Center’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek (5010 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102) on Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. [...]

Public Welcome! National Black Contractors Association’s Community Open House Come see a newly remodeled home going to a deserving veteran family! Thursday, Oct. 18 10-11 a.m. 754 Euclid Avenue [...]

On Oct. 27, Writerz Blok, the graffiti group that turns blighted spaces into art, will be hosting the “Third Annual NOF (Nineteen Oh Four) Reunion” to bring together pioneer graffiti artists and [...]

“Partnerships for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods” Invests in Grants to Incentivize Local Leaders to Identify and Solve the Greatest Needs in Distressed Communities JPMorgan Chase & Co. [...]

September 20, 2018 By Bennett Peji, Vice President, Impact & Partnerships for Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation On September 15, one of the largest international delegations the San [...]

Arts, Crafts and Presentation by Macedonio Arteaga and Izcalli From the strike of dawn on Halloween to the end of the second day of November, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated by Mexicans all over [...]

Market Creek Partners is pleased to announce that Market Creek Plaza’s restaurant space at 342 Euclid Ave. is being leased by Castañedas Mexican Food. As longtime San Diego residents who grew up [...]

Fund for Shared Insight is proud to announce the 59 newly selected grantees to participate in Listen for Good (L4G), our signature national feedback initiative. The latest awards bring to 217 the [...]

Media Contact: Sandy Young, J. Walcher Communications sandy@jwalcher.com, 619-295-7140 Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Opens Arts Park @ Chollas Creek Home to Writerz Blok, Park Will [...]

Following the restoration of Chollas Creek, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation conducted a competitive process to commission an artist team to create a permanent art installation at [...]

Company Success Will Be Community Success at New Accelerator By Sarah de Crescenzo Tuesday, August 14, 2018 *Article published in the San Diego Business Journal here.  San Diego — The second [...]

WATCH: Student Success Video  SEE: San Diego Promise Student Photo Library   SAN DIEGO—Today, two of the largest and most community-centered organizations in Southeastern San Diego begin a [...]

Check Out What’s Happening in Your Community this Month! Look ahead and plan your next family outing, arts and cultural performance, educational seminar and so much more! All of these [...]

The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation invites you to celebrate the grand opening of the newly re-designed Arts Park @ Chollas Creek, home to Writerz Blok, on Saturday, June 23 from 12-4 [...]

JCNI’s own Artist-In-Residence Gina M. Jackson, will be directing and narrating the play Flyin’ West on Monday June 18 at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. We hope you will come out and [...]

Read JCNI board member Andrew Hapke’s blog post about investing in a resident-driven, community ownership model for Southeastern San Diego. To read the article on the National Center for [...]

Mosaics II: Dueling Identities – April 7 Join “Mosaics II: Dueling Identities” on Saturday April 7th @ 2pm to discover your connection to code switching through visual & [...]

  San Diego – April 11, 2018 –In 2015, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation launched an artist-in-residence program to provide artists an opportunity to develop and present high [...]

Check Out What’s Happening in Your Community this Month! Look ahead and plan your next family outing, arts and cultural performance, educational seminar and so much more! All of these [...]

Look ahead and plan your next family outing, arts and cultural performance, educational seminar and so much more! All of these events are happening right here in YOUR community and are hosted by [...]

“Woman’s Worth: Reclaiming Our Divinity & Our Destiny” is a unique multigenerational women’s empowerment experience facilitated by Starla Lewis, Ishe and Yah Yah. Three women, [...]

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! TELL YOUR OWN STORY ON STAGE! NEW THEATER PRODUCTION ABOUT REAL LIVES AND COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO Ping Chong + Company (New York City) is partnering with La [...]

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT Project Ordinary Magic – A Spoken Word Opera by award-winning poet/playwright Gill Sotu. Directed by Ise Lyfe (HBO Def Poetry, Huffington Post, New York Times) Plot An [...]

Inspired and grateful are two words to describe the students of the inaugural class of the Jacobs Center’s Creative Industries Program. Many have overcome challenges to be in the program and are [...]

Our Diamond Spotlight series celebrates the Jacobs Center’s arts, culture, and creative placemaking partners who bring their engaging performances and events to Southeastern San Diego. This [...]