Community Resources Guide
Housing Related Programs

Center For Social Advocacy
Formerly known as Heartland Human Relations & Fair Housing Association
(619) 444-5700
277 East Lexington Ave., Suite A
El Cajon, CA 92020

Agency addresses civil and human rights issues, specifically providing fair housing and discrimination assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, hate crime prevention and education, youth counseling, and citizenship and voter education.

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
For information contact:
Affordable Housing Applications: (619) 469-0270

City of Santee participates in this regional program which provides eligible first-time homebuyers with federal tax credits to assist with mortgage payments.

 

Programs Assisting the Homeless/Disadvantaged
Homeless Prevention & Intervention Project (Crisis House)
(619) 444-9926
1034 N. Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020

Provides case management and counseling services to address the employment, health, and emergency needs of homeless individuals.

San Diego Mediation Center
A division of the National Conflict Resolution Center
181 Rea Ave., Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-593-4530
fax 619-593-4533

Santee Food Bank
located @Newbreak Church - Santee Campus
8824 Cottonwood
(619) 448-4456 - no telephone @site
Email: info@thesanteefoodbank.org
Web: www.thesanteefoodbank.org
Hrs: Wed & Fri 9am to 11am
       1st & 3rd Sat 9am to 11am

Commodities Distribution:
Third Tuesday of each month
11am to 1pm

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Santee Santas
(619) 258-5947
P.O. Box 710033
Santee, CA 92072-0033

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)

[Referral by public safety agencies]Provides immediate supportive care and referral assistance to individuals and families traumatized by a crisis or emergency.

 

Programs Providing Youth Services
American Youth Soccer Org. (AYSO)
For information: (619) 562-2976

Provides AYSO registration fees for disadvantaged youth.
Program enables lower income youth to participate in team sport activities.

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program
Contact City Hall: (619) 258-4100 Ext. 207

Provides early intervention counseling for juveniles identified as having potential firesetting problems.

Santee Voucher Incentive Program (VIP)
Contact City Hall: (619) 258-4100 Ext. 222

V.I.P. provides recreation program fees for children of families in need of assistance,which enables them to participate in recreational classes and camps.

Programs Assisting Small Businesses
Contracting Opportunities Program
Santee Chamber of Commerce
(619) 449-6572
10315 Mission Gorge Road
Santee, CA 92071

Facilitate and counsel small businesses regarding competing for and winning government contracts. Provides information regarding training opportunities.

Public Transportation Services
Bus Transportation Services
Contact County Transit System: (619) 448-2720

Five local community routes operate seven days a week serving Santee and surrounding communities.
Commuter Express Bus Services
For route/schedule information: (619) 233-3004 

Two speedy round trips are provided via Highway 52 from Santee/El Cajon to Kearny Mesa--Monday-Friday during peak commuter hours. Commuters purchasing a monthly pass are eligible for the free Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
San Diego Trolley
For trolley/bus transfer information: (619) 233-3004

San Diego Trolley provides service from the Santee Transit Center to downtown San Diego via the East Line. County Transit System (CTS) offers convenient bus transfers to the Santee Transit Center located at Mission Gorge Road and Cuyamaca Street.

Senior/Disabled Transit Services
Contact CTS Wheels: (619) 231-1466

A curb-to-curb service for seniors and disabled individuals. This dial-a-ride service is provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About this Guide This guide is provided as a resource directory of city sponsored programs providing assistance and other services available to Santee residents. These programs are funded from the following sources:

  • City of Santee
  • Santee Community Development Commission
  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund
The City of Santee Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodations to access any city services or programs, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (619) 258-4100 so that arrangements can be made to address your specific needs.

Last updated date: 1/7/2013 3:18:00 PM