Community Improvement Partners

Here are some of the Community Groups and funding agencies that help to make University City more than just a neighborhood.

• University City Community Association (UCCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization funded through membership dues, which provides and promotes the civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City (a neighborhood of San Diego, CA); and provides a forum where the interests of residents may be expressed and contributions made to the protection of life and property in the community.
• University City Community Foundation (UCCF) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that undertakes community improvement projects and advocates for south UC residents.
• Standley Park Community Recreation Group (CRG) is a volunteer group that makes recommendations to City Council, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the various advisory boards with respect to proposed parks infrastructure and recreation programs in the community and to provide recommendations on the expenditure of Recreation Center Funds.
• University City Parks Council (UCPC) is a volunteer community group, 501(C)3 that advocates for parks in University City.
• University Community Planning Group (UCPG) is the recognized planning group for both south and north University City community areas. It is advisory to the City of San Diego on land use, environmental, circulation, public transit and life safety issues. UCPG does not raise private donations for projects.
• EdUCate! Foundation for Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising supplemental funds for the five public schools in University City.
• The UCHS Centurion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to support the University City High School athletic programs, extracurricular and alumni activities.
• University City Little League (UCLL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing and raising funds for youth baseball in University City.
• UC Del Sol (UCDS) is an ASA-affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing and raising funds for girls fast pitch softball league in University City and surrounding communities.
• The San Diego County Board of Supervisors offers grants for non-profit community organizations. The Community Enhancement Program grant is funded by a set percent of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues to stimulate tourism, promote the economy, create jobs, and/or a better quality of life. The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funds to County departments, public agencies, and to non-profit community organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or recreational needs.
• The City of San Diego Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) Funding Program awards funds at the discretion of each City Councilmember to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and City Departments for community, social, environmental, cultural, and recreational needs that serve lawful public purposes. The CPPS funding program is governed by Council Policy 100-06.