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.
End of Year Appeals
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 by
Thanks for helping us make a difference in the military and veteran-connected community AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at SDMFC!
SDMFC 2021 Membership
Looking to become a SDMFC Member or to renew your membership in 2021? 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 a SDMFC member?
The San Diego Military Family Collaborative (SDMFC) is currently accepting applications for 5 Coordinating Council positions beginning in 2022.
In order to be considered, please email Danny Romero dromero@saysandiego.org by November 30th sharing how you feel you can contribute to SDMFC’s overall success.
