"Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else." - Leonardo da Vinci
For my personal thoughts and reflection, I'm going to maintain a running list of programs dedicated to supporting the community Social Artistry has been able to amplify in some capacity and/ or help coordinate through our work with our nonprofit clients.
Programs / Promotions
February 4, 2020 - Coronavirus Press Conference with County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and Councilmember Chris Cate [Press conference addressing Asian business discrimination in Convoy District pre-pandemic lockdown]
March 7, 2020 - Asian-owned businesses in San Diego face coronavirus stereotyping; foot traffic on the decline [Article by SDUT, Quoted on behalf of Convoy District]
Promotion of COVID-19 San Diego Community Resources [Created by Lauren Garces of Social Artistry]
March 13, 2020 - Promotion of ABASD Covid-19 Response [Press release by ABASD SBDC]
Promotion of COVID-19 Impacted Business Community Resources [Created by ABASD SBDC]
March 27, 2020 - Promotion of Initial Small Business Relief Fund ($6.1 million) [City of San Diego Application shared by ABASD SBDC]
March 28, 2020 - How the Pandemic is Impacting San Diego's Asian Community [Article by CBS8, Press conference organized by SD API Coalition]
April 1, 2020 - Task Force Launches for Pro Bono Covid-19 Related Discrimination Cases in SD [Article by CBS8 feat. The People's Alliance for Justice and ABASD]
April 7, 2020 - Convoy Restaurant China Max Destroyed by Fire [Article by Eater San Diego feat. Convoy District and ABASD]
April 9, 2020 - Asian Pacific Islander organizations issue statement against hate, discrimination amid COVID-19 [Article by SDUT, Press conference organized by SD API Coalition]
April 9, 2020 - Promotion of Covid-19 Diverse Chambers of Commerce Conversations [Webinar feat. CSDBCC, ABASD, SDCHCC, Brown Law Group, SD Regional EDC, SDIVSBDC Network]
April 14, 2020 - Promotion of #WestfieldCares Campaign [Shared by ABASD SBDC]
April 16, 2020 - Promotion of Covid-19 Impact on our Asian Pacific Islander Communities [Webinar discussing increased xenophobia/ discrimination towards AAPI communities by RISE San Diego shared by ABASD SBDC]
April 24, 2020 - Promotion of Mu-Tini Happy Hour feat. George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Jay Kuo [Co-Sponsored by NAAAP]
April 29, 2020 - Promotion of Lumpia Club May Luncheon: Small Business Survival Tips During the Covid-19 Pandemic" [Lumpia Club shared by ABASD SBDC]
April 30, 2020 - San Diego DA Establishes Tip Line for Asian Americans to Report Coranavirus-Related Hate Crimes [Article by KPBS feat. San Diego District Attorney and ABASD]
May 17, 2020 - Promotion of MikeFit Local Gains Challenge [Supporting local small businesses campaign feat. MikeFit, NAAAP SD, & Convoy District]
May 19, 2020 - Promotion of Launching A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign with Dennis Caco [Webinar by ABASD SBDC]
May 20 & June 3, 2020 - Promotion of Adapting and Recovery Guidelines for Restaurants - Covid-19 [Webinar by ABASD SBDC]
May 21, 2020 - May Madness: Live Q&A with Director Justin Chon with Lee Ann Kim [Webinar by Pacific Arts Movement, Co-Partnered by Convoy District Partnership, NAAAP San Diego, & ABASD]
June 9 & 16, 2020 - Promotion of Disaster Capital Small Business Assistance in English and Español [Webinar by Strategic Alliance (ABASD, CSDBCC, SDCHCC), Community Event Partners: Adams Ave Business Association, Barrio Logan Association, City Heights Business Association, Convoy District Partnership, Diamond Business Association, El Cajon Boulevard Improvement Association, Hillcrest Business Association, Logan Ave Consortium Logan Heights CDC, North Park Main Street, San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce]
June 9, 2020 - Promotion of Launching A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign with Hansol Hong [Webinar by ABASD SBDC]
June 14, 2020 - City of San Diego Philippine Independence Day Proclamation to Arnel Pineda, Lead Singer of Journey [Invited by Office of Councilmember Chris Cate featuring local Filipinx Community Leaders, Balitang America TFC Feature]
June 18 & 24, 2020 - Promotion of Get Your Money Before It's Gone in English and Español [Facebook Live by SDIVSBDC Network & the Strategic Alliance]
June 23, 2020 - Promotion of Last Chance for PPP$ : Minority & Women Owned Business Webinar [Webinar by LISC San Diego, SDIVSBDC Network, & the Strategic Alliance]
June 26-30, 2020 - Global Shapers Curator Annual Meeting 2020 [Inducted as incoming Global Shapers San Diego Curator]
July 1, 2020 - ABASD Complimentary Membership Campaign [Thanks to Wells Fargo Foundation, SDG&E, US Bank, Sycuan Casino Resort, COX, AT&T, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Supervisor Fletcher and the County of San Diego, San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Community Response Fund, and Councilmember Chris Cate and the City of San Diego.]
July 6, 2020 - Delivering PPE Kits to Small Businesses Video Creation [ABASD SBDC Kit Creation, Distribution, & Media Documenting by Kevin Raquidan]
July 7, 2020 - Call to Action: Support Community Small Businesses [Advocacy call-in to County of San Diego public meeting with the Strategic Alliance]
July 14, 2020 - Promotion of San Diego Approved Expansion of Outdoor Options for Restaurants, Retail [Strategic Alliance Press Conference Support]
July 15-16, 2020 - Promotion of San Diego Outdoor Operation Permit Webinars [Shared by ABASD SBDC]
If you have any questions, would like to be connected to a particular group, or even provide better suggestions, I'd be happy to connect and talk through some of the models in play.
Cheers to our ongoing interconnected innovations and navigations!
Last Updated: 8/10/2020