Rancho Mesa Gives Back: Supporting San Diego Animal Welfare

Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Rancho Mesa hosted a successful community service event for its team members in support of animal welfare within San Diego, which brought employees together for an afternoon of service and connection.

Team members and their families spent time creating handmade pet toys that were donated to the San Diego Humane Society, helping provide enrichment and comfort to animals awaiting adoption.

We are grateful for the employees who offered their time to support this cause. Their enthusiasm and willingness to give back reflects the values Rancho Mesa upholds. We are proud to create opportunities for our team to support our San Diego community.

“My daughter and I truly enjoyed participating in making toys for homeless cats and dogs. It gave me an opportunity to teach my daughter about giving back, and showing her that small acts of kindness can have a big impact.” Client Technology Specialist Brenda Colby said. “Events like this, really make working for Rancho Mesa even more special.” 

Client Spotlight: Family Health Centers of San Diego Provides Medication to Displaced Homeless

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Hundreds of San Diego’s homeless were forced to evacuate a downtown shelter on Thursday, December 6, 2018 after heavy rains caused a flash flood.

City crews worked with local police, fire fighters and lifeguards to safety evacuate the shelter.

A temporary shelter was established at the SDCCU Stadium where Family Health Centers of San Diego stepped in to provide much needed medications. Many of those staying at the shelter feared their medications were washed away in the flood waters. Several people were cited by the San Diego Union Tribune as seeing personal items like backpacks, clothing and medication floating in the flood water.

Additionally, the American Red Cross provided cots and blankets, the Lucky Duck Foundation contributed clothing, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office donated blankets, Feeding San Diego brought food, and the San Diego Humane Society attended to pets that were also staying at the shelter.

It is unclear when the Alpha Project, the organization who operates the shelter, anticipates the facility to reopen.

About Family Health Centers of San Diego

For more than four decades, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. Annually, our staff provides care to more than 190,000 unique patients—a third of our region’s low-income patients—through more than 800,000 encounters. For more information, visit www.fhcsd.org.