THE PROJECT
In the heart of Chula Vista—the neighborhood where our impact began more than 50 years ago—we envision a new center for impact that the community can be part of and proud of.
THE CHALLENGE
Founded in 1971, SBCS employs a staff of nearly 500 who help 50,000 children, youth, and families overcome difficult situations and achieve stability each year. Our community depends on us to provide critical services for families in crisis and the need for our work is urgent and growing.
And today, after 50 years of deepening impact and community investment, we are outgrowing old facilities that no longer meet the needs of our organization or community.
Simply put: we’ve run out of space. Our capacity to serve additional children, youth, and families in San Diego County is limited because we don’t have enough offices to hire additional staff, counseling rooms to provide therapy for more families, or resident meeting space to nurture the growing interest in community engagement.
THE IMPACT
This project will expand our capacity to reach 10,000 additional children, youth, and families every year.
The new SBCS facility will be a beacon of light for families when they need it the most—and the examples below are just a sampling of the services our communities depend on us to provide. With this project, we will bring residents, resources, and comprehensive support services together under one roof in order to better address the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and build a stronger, more resilient future.
Together, we will:
- Build a purposeful, community-centered facility;
- Increase our visibility among families in crisis;
- Provide relevant, valuable resources for South San Diego residents; and
- Reach an additional 10,000 children, youth, and families each year.
With your help, SBCS will build a much-needed central hub for our organization. More than that, SBCS will be able to serve more people, more often. We are seeking community support to help close the $6MM funding gap and inspire additional community support.
Here are two ways you can support the new SBCS Center for Impact:
DONOR LEGACY WALL
SBCS is building a Donor Legacy Wall to honor the people who contribute to make this project a reality.
Leave a lasting legacy at the SBCS Center for Impact by purchasing a 12"x12" granite tile, to be proudly displayed just inside the building's entrance. There are a limited number of Donor Legacy Tiles available—purchase yours before they're gone!
Your 12"x12" legacy tile—listing your name or company (logo optional), made in honor/memory of a loved one, and/or with the positive message of your choosing—can hold up to 10 lines of 23 characters (any letter, number, special character, or space).
Secure your SBCS legacy by purchasing a Donor Legacy Tile here today!
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Let us honor your leadership gift in perpetuity with naming rights to a room, program suite, or the building!
Available opportunities listed in red, please contact Director of Philanthropic Giving Annie Sawyer at
asawyer@csbcs.org or (619) 721-3452 for more information.
CENTER FOR IMPACT BUILDING
available for $2,500,000
With your transformational gift, this purposeful, community-centered facility will be named in your honor. Prominently featured on the building exterior and throughout the interior, your investment will become a landmark in the community and highlight your dedication to SBCS for many, many years to come.
FLOOR ONE
SOUTH WING: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CENTER available for $1,000,000
Turning left from the main entrance, our Resident Leadership Academy will be a gathering space for civic engagement, where residents can learn, organize, and inspire community action. A Neighborhood Computer Lab with 20 individual work stations will be a comfortable space for community members to search for jobs, apply for services, and work on school projects, and a Teen Center and Tutoring Room will provide young people with a safe space to spend time after school and support to excel in school and thrive.
NORTH WING: COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER available for $1,000,000
Turning right from the main entrance, our clinical team will provide behavioral health and family services, with 13 rooms for group and individual therapy and two private rooms to facilitate the only free supervised visitation service in the county for families involved in Family Court Services.
ADDITIONAL FLOOR ONE NAMING OPPORTUNITIES:
STEPHEN & MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION LOBBY
Offering a warm and inviting first impression, all visitors will be welcomed to the new building in this reception area that provides access to both wings of the main floor and the elevator bay.
PLAZA available for $500,000
Beyond the lobby and past the elevator bay, a sun-filled courtyard will hold tables and chairs for visitors and staff to meet informally, share meals, and host small receptions and other special events.
RESIDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY available for $500,000
This suite of adjoining rooms will be a gathering space for civic engagement, where residents can learn, organize, and inspire community action. SBCS will host trainings for Promatoras (trusted bilingual parents from the community who connect residents with resources and service providers) and Resident Leaders (engaged community members improving their neighborhoods through community leadership, public safety, healthy food systems, and more).
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPUTER LAB DONATED BY THE JAMES M. COX FOUNDATION
With 20 individual workstations, this fully upgraded computer lab will be a comfortable space for residents to work on school projects, apply for services, complete college admissions requirements, attend online classes, search for jobs, and more.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES available for $250,000
For families left especially stranded by the current mental health crisis, our team of therapists will provide individual and family counseling, community support groups, crisis intervention, and case management in a welcoming suite of 13 private rooms and offices. We will also use this space to instruct and observe students and interns training to become mental health professionals.
FAMILY VISITATION SUITE available for $100,000
In two private rooms, SBCS staff will facilitate visits between non-custodial parents and their children. SBCS is the only free Supervised Visitation provider in the county for families involved in Family Court Services and the only center-based program in the South region.
TEEN ROOM available for $75,000
Adolescent years are a time of growth and self-discovery—and a time when many young people are first introduced to many barriers that threaten their chances of success. Furnished with modular seating, tables, and desks as well as games, books, and lots of technology, this will be a safe space for teens to relax, work together, and enjoy programs offered by SBCS staff and community partners.
CHILDCARE ROOM available for $75,000
Alleviating a simple but all-too-common burden facing many families in our neighborhoods, SBCS will provide free childcare for parents and caregivers receiving services or utilizing community spaces.
ELEVATOR BAY available for $50,000
ELEVATOR #1 (inside) available for $25,000
ELEVATOR #2 (inside) available for $25,000
LITERACY ROOM available for $50,000
KITCHEN available for $50,000
CLIENT WORKSPACE available for $15,000
LACTATION ROOM available for $15,000
FLOOR TWO: healthy youth & children
available for $500,000
STRONG FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM SUITE available for $250,000
From birth, SBCS services ensure that children achieve important developmental milestones and connect families to critical early intervention resources. Programs housed in this suite will help children develop tools to prevent challenges as they grow and build a strong foundation to enter school emotionally and academically ready to learn.
BALDWIN & SONS THRIVING YOUTH PROGRAM SUITE
SBCS applies a strengths-based approach to address the barriers facing youth involved with the juvenile justice system. Programs housed in this suite will help youth recognize and develop their unique strengths, stay in or return to their own homes and schools, and thrive.
BRIDGE TO ADULTHOOD PROGRAM SUITE available for $100,000
For young people impacted by homelessness and the foster care system, transitioning to adulthood can be especially hard. Programs housed in this suite will provide a meaningful support network and resources including stable housing, career training, and counseling.
ADDITIONAL FLOOR TWO NAMING OPPORTUNITIES:
ELEVATOR BAY available for $50,000
PATIO available for $50,000
CONFERENCE ROOM (2 available) available for $25,000
FLOOR THREE: supported families
available for $500,000
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM SUITE available for $250,000
SBCS provides stability for families when they need support the most, and this new building will greatly increase our visibility as a place where families in crisis can come for support. Programs housed in this suite will help families overcome challenging situations, providing short and long term solutions for families facing eviction or housing insecurity; fresh produce and pantry staples for families who might otherwise have to choose between food and rent; domestic violence support services with 24-hour emergency response; and more.
NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM SUITE DONATED BY THE JEM PROJECT
For new parents who lack a strong support system, a caring person to listen and provide guidance can make all the difference. Programs housed in this space will empower parents with support, education, and guidance to create stable home environments, with special services and in-home support available for families involved with or at-risk of involvement with Child Welfare Services.
ADDITIONAL FLOOR THREE NAMING OPPORTUNITIES:
ELEVATOR BAY available for $50,000
PATIO available for $50,000
CONFERENCE ROOM (2 available) available for $25,000
FLOOR FOUR: strategic impact
AGENCY LEADERSHIP
The fourth floor will host our administrative leadership team, who support our staff of more than 500 employees and lend decades of experience working with the communities we serve to help SBCS have the greatest impact for children, youth, and families in San Diego County.
This space will also be used to support youth workforce development, with training spaces for motivated young people to gain experience in two fields known for longterm career growth and financial security: the culinary arts and green tech.
