Generations Center | 2012

La Maestra’s Generations center opens in the former amnesty center and clinic buildings on Fairmount Avenue, with start-up funding from The California Endowment and an intergenerational program grant San Diego County Aging and Independence Services. Older adults and youth in City Heights are offered a growing range of programs designed to guide them toward overall wellbeing and greater opportunities in health, lifestyle, education and their future careers. Services include self-esteem and leadership development, academic support, Culture and Healing through Art classes, physical exercise and healthy eating, computer, STEM and job skills training, field trips and exposure to enrichment and career opportunities.