While less than 1% of the national population lives in San Diego County, nearly 8% of the U.S. active duty military population resides here, as do 17% of all Navy personnel and 30% of all Marine personnel (Nash, 2010).
60,000
In San Diego alone, there are over 60,000 military-connected children (Military Child Education Center, 2010).
1990
This network originally formed in the early 1990s as the “Murphy Canyon Community Collaborative” to coordinate services for military families by Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego. Following an Annual Conference held by Armed Services YMCA in 2010, SDMFC took shape and the rest is history…
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The Collaborative meets monthly and on average, 50 representatives from various organizations come together to share resources and collaborate on programs.
HERE is a snapshot of SDMFC’s Impact for 2022 (click on each image below)
A government shutdown can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, especially if this is your first time experiencing one. Please take a deep breath and know you’re not alone.
We’ve put together the one-sheets below with resources to help guide you through this time. As you navigate the days ahead, remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Navigating Government Shutdown dtd 30 Jan 2026: Please note that this will change as we get updates. For “services expected to remain available”, these were services available during the last shutdown.
If you are feeling anxiety and or want to plan ahead to make sure your 2026 is off on the right foot, we highly recommend you connect with a financial counselor at your nearest military installation. For a list of financial counselors and other resources, please check out our January convening blog page.
If you need support or access to resources, the SAY San Diego Military Family Resource Center is here to help. You can reach them at mfrc@saysandiego.org
DONATIONS
SDMFC works year-round to meet your needs as a collaborative through our bi-monthly newsletters, Action Teams, Membership Opportunities, and Monthly Convenings. Consider supporting our efforts in the coming year by
Thanks for helping us make a difference in the military and veteran-connected community! All donations are welcome and appreciated.
SDMFC 2025 Membership
Looking to become an SDMFC Member or to renew your membership in 2025? You came to the right place! Are you a current member, would like to become a member, or want to know what it means to be an SDMFC member?
