211 San Diego received a $100,000 grant from the S.Mark Taper Foundation to break down the barriers of care and improve the delivery of health and social services throughout the San Diego County region.
According to the nonprofit organization, the grant aims to help San Diegans who continue to be impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This support of 211 San Diego is so critical because it will allow us to innovate, and prioritize the real and ever-changing needs of the community we serve,” said 211 San Diego President & CEO William York. “We appreciate the S. Mark Taper Foundation’s commitment to 211 San Diego, our mission, and the community we serve.”
211 San Diego helps residents struggling with the after-effects of the pandemic, including families facing hunger, mental health challenges, and those at risk of homelessness. It has also played a leading role in connecting people with testing and vaccination.
The grant enables 211 San Diego to improve how care is delivered through systems-level solutions; advance and adapt technology to become more inclusive.; advocate for those facing digital or service barriers; and develop new programming where the community needs it most.