Client Spotlight: The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

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

Rancho Mesa is pleased to highlight the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Jim Floros from the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Anahid Brakke from San Diego Hunger Coalition discuss San Diego's Hunger Awareness Month in September.

^{Video courtesy of Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank}

About Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 22 million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 370,000 people per month in San Diego County.  The Food Bank receives food from the USDA, food manufacturers, food retailers, the agricultural sector, food drives, and through financial contributions that enable us to purchase protein-rich foods, fresh produce, and dry staple foods such as beans, oatmeal, and rice. We also benefit from the generosity of more than 28,000 volunteers annually that help to sort and distribute donated and purchased food products.  For more information, visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.

Client Spotlight: Interfaith Community Services

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

Rancho Mesa is pleased to highlight Interfaith Community Services, an organization that empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.  Here is their story. 

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About Interfaith Community Services
Interfaith Community Services was founded in 1979 by a handful of diverse faith communities to address the needs of low-income, homeless and under-served people in North San Diego County.  Separately, these congregations were providing relief to people in need, but by creating Interfaith they were able to collaborate to make a bigger impact on the needs of the people in our community.  For more information, visit www.interfaithservices.org.

Client Spotlight: UCP Annual 35th Golf Classic Raises $57,000

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

For the 35th year, golfers rallied their support at the annual United Cerebral Palsy Golf Classic on Monday, July 10th, 2017 at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA.  After a challenging day out on the course, participants raised $57,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. was honored to be the title sponsor for the event and would like to thank all of the associate sponsors for their support: The Land Stewards, Rose Munns and Chin, Location Edit, Enterprise Truck Rental, and Bob Stall Chevrolet – La Mesa.

Visit the event's facebook album for pictures from the event.

^{Video courtesy of United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County}

Rancho Mesa Supports Family Health Centers' Mobile Medical Unit

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance is pleased to support the Family Health Centers of San Diego's (FHCSD) Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). Donating nearly $1,000,000 to various community organizations throughout San Diego, Rancho Mesa continues to support local nonprofits like FHCSD.

"For over 20 years, Rancho Mesa Insurance has continually supported the mission of FHCSD, particularly our pediatric exam rooms, homeless healthcare services and multiple capital campaigns for new clinics. Recently, they pledged to support our Mobile Medical Units to keep them operational and providing quality health care to those who lack transportation," wrote the Family Health Centers of San Diego in the June 2017 issue of Adelante. "We thank Rancho Mesa Insurance for their continued support and commitment to helping the patients of FHCSD!"

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, the staff provides care to more than 190,000 unique patients—a third of the region’s low-income patients—through more than 800,000 encounters. For more information about the Family Health Centers of San Diego, visit www.fhcsd.org.

Mobility & Stretch Program Workshop

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

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Rancho Mesa clients gathered to learn about the Mobility & Stretch Program designed to reduce employee injuries and workers' compensation costs at a workshop held at San Diego Christian College.

Drew Garcia, the NALP Program Director, introduced the crowd to the mobility and stretch program. He provided data to support the idea that prevention of injuries through a mobility and stretch program can reduce workers' compensation costs for employers.

Personal Trainer and developer of the program, Collin Dawson, was on site to demonstrate the program and answer questions from the participants.

The Mobility & Stretch Program is offered in both English and Spanish.

Watch the Mobility & Stretch Program Instructional Video.

Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County Hosts 35th Annual Golf Classic

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

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. is honored to support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County (UCP) at its 35th UCP Annual Golf Classic. The tournament will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA. The event raises funds for the organization's programs.

UCP is one of the top ten largest nonprofit organizations in the United States. It has nearly 100 affiliates across the country that provide programs and services to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Some of the programs include:

• Adult Day Programs
• Assistive Technology
• Children's Services
• Equipment Recycling
• Family Support

• Grants & Funding
• Information & Referral
• Project College
• Respitality
• Self-Advocacy Conference

Be a part of the 35th Annual "UCP Golf Classic" to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.  

Learn more about the 35th UCP Annual Golf Classic

Watch highlights from the 34th UCP Annual Golf Classic (2016)

“For many years now, Dave Garcia and his staff has been a great partner with UCP.  The firm has helped us control our insurance costs with innovative programs and meticulous follow-up, and that means more dollars go into our program services through reduced premiums.  The company continues to maintain a high level of professional standards with us and is also very supportive of the mission of our agency.  We’re pleased and proud to be working with Rancho Mesa,” wrote Dave Carucci, Executive Director, UCP of San Diego County.

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

Founded in 1958, the local United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit www.ucpsd.org.

Client Spotlight: Boys and Girls Club of East County

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

Rancho Mesa's Dave Garcia was featured along with Sam Attisha, Todd Raley, Bob Elkins, Vicki Petix, and Ron and Mary Alice Brady in a Boys & Girls Club of East County's video, "Conrrad's Supper Club 2017."

"The Boys & Girls Club really helped shape me as an adult, in terms of being able to own and run a business, by all the traits I learned like leadership, competitiveness, honesty, integrity.  They established a lot of those core values - through the Boys & Girls Club, right here in El Cajon." - Dave Garcia, President/CEO, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

About Boys & Girls Club of East County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County have been developing, implementing, and providing activities and programs to disadvantaged youth since 1961. Operating in the communities of El Cajon, Lakeside, La Mesa and Santee, the Clubs offer three full –service clubhouses with gymnasiums for children 5-10, and two Teen Centers in La Mesa and El Cajon designated for teens ages 11-18. Providing children with age appropriate activities, trained professional staff, state of the art computer labs; cool, clean, well maintained buildings and a safe, healthy atmosphere to learn and grow has been the ultimate goal of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. For more information, visit: https://bgcec.org

Client Story: MAAC Project Video

"My MAAC Story - Darjené Graham/Rancho Mesa Insurance"

MAAC Project,  a local organization providing career pathways, education, health & wellness and housing in the community, recently published a video featuring Darjené Graham, one of the parents from the Child Development Program and Sam Brown from Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

MAAC builds partnerships with each one of their Head Start parents, providing them with opportunities to grow as leaders and develop their own professional paths, as they open up the doors to academic success for their children.

"Thank you Rancho Mesa Insurance, for believing and investing in our work," wrote Elsa Roth, Manager, Development and Donor Relations for MAAC Project. "Rancho Mesa is not only a sponsor, but a community partner. Together, we provide life-changing programs and services to over 70,000 individuals every year in San Diego through Career Pathways, Education, Health & Wellness and Affordable Housing. We really appreciate you sharing your commitment to MAAC!"

About MAAC Project.
Since MAAC’s beginnings in 1965, its focus has remained constant: to help individuals and families create the lives they want and deserve.

Today, MAAC provides life-changing services to over 35,000 individuals annually throughout San Diego County. Collaboration with community partners ensures MAAC remains on the forefront of the community’s ever-changing needs, while strong relationships with funders foster strategic planning around emerging trends. MAAC’s Pillars of Service — Career Pathways, Education, Health & Wellness and Housing — support our mission of maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.  For more information, visit www.maacproject.org.