Episode 27 | San Diego Gives and the Community From The Perspective Of a County Supervisor's Office | Cipriano Vargas, Manager of Community

In this episode of "Live Local, Give Local" listeners enjoy a great conversation between Dave Mason, the Host, this episode's co-host, David Drazenovich, and Cipriano Vargas, the Manager of Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs for Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer.Hear Cipriano talk about the work done at the office of Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer. Some of the responsibilities include connecting with the community, attending community meetings and events, recognizing what the work businesses and nonprofits do in the community, working as an ambassador for the needs of residents, and more. Since the pandemic, they have focused on creating a lifeline for nonprofits and small businesses that are struggling financially as well as the homeless and housing crisis.Cipriano also recognizes the importance of giving back to the community and the work of non-profits which is something emphasized by San Diego Gives. The offices of the Board of Supervisors all have a focus on providing funding for and learning about different problems in the community. Cipriano talks about how the growth that San Diego gives has demonstrated is reflected in government agencies and businesses looking at how they can help and give back to the community.For more information on the many services of San Diego Gives, please visit www.SanDiegoGives.org.