From Service to Support For many people, the journey from soldier to civilian can be an unexpected last mission. One that can shape the trajectory of their lives. After years…
On International Women’s Day, Children First Collective turned its focus to a group whose impact is profound yet often overlooked: child care providers. These women are the backbone of working…
Community leaders, youth organizers, and advocates gathered outside San Diego City Hall on Monday with a clear message: San Diego’s budget should invest in young people, not scale back the…
One of the voices shaping Uptown 11’s storytelling is Megan Moore, a storyteller who brings empathy, curiosity, and lived experience into her work. Through her collaboration with the Children First…
As kids across San Diego head back to school, we’re reflecting on the critical work we’ve been supporting this summer with the Children First Collective, a community-led movement focused on…
Behind a white picket fence on Chula Vista’s Third Avenue, Mary Ann Canales is playing a game of high-stakes diplomacy. One of the children in her care wants to ride…
