A Glimpse into Our Impact
Here are the highlights of what we've been up to in the past few years.
March 2022 - Redistricting Reform
At City Council Rules Committee, we presented research and recommendations for redistricting reform in the City of San Diego.
April 2022 - Get Out to Vote Campaign Kickoff
We had our Get Out To Vote (GOTV) Campaing kickoff for an initiative to increase API voter engagement.
April 2022 - Consulting Youth-Led Tennis Clinic
Our Time To Act began consulting JAMMA Tennis Clinic, a youth-led non-for-profit, as they scaled up their programs and considered acquiring 501(c)(3) status.
June 2022 - Our First Retreat Ever
For the first time, Our Time To Act staff and board members gathered in the SF Bay Area for a retreat.
July 2022 - Our Time To Act Marches in San Diego Pride Parade
Our Time To Act took part in the 2022 San Diego Pride and Festival.
Sept. 2022 - Community Planning Reform
Alongside Circulate San Diego, we pushed for reform in San Diego’s community planning group (CPG) policies. Reforms were adopted on September 13th, 2022.
Oct. 2022 - "Paws-itivitely Ready for the Polls" Event
Our Youth Voter Engagement Project (YVEP) held several successful GOTV events by bringing dogs to campus. Our fluffy friends helped us reach thousands of US San Diego students.
Oct. 2022 - Co-Hosting local Candidate Forum
YVEP co-hosted a local forum for San Diego City Council DIstrict 6 and Office 35 of the San Diego County Superior Court. Over 80 UC San Diego Students attended.
Nov. 2022 - 300+ Doors Knocked for the Asian and Pacific Islander Voter Survey
Our API Voter Engagement Project (AVEP) knocked over 300 doors in Mira Mesa, San Diego, to survey unregistered voters in our efforts to understand and close the API voter registration gap.
Dec. 2022 - Annual Gala: A Sky Full of Stars
To cap off the year, we hosted our first-ever annual gala. With the remarks and attendance of local elected officials, 11 co-hosts and three sponsors, and over 75 attendees, this event was an incredible success.
Mar. 2023 - Pro-Housing Rally
We shifted the narrative by hosting a pro-housing rally, garnering community members to collectively voice their opinions on the street.
Mar. 2023 - Mini-Workshop with SEEN@SDHS
Aidan Lin, the Executive Director of Our Time To Act, hosted a workshop to Students 4 Education Equity Now.
April. 2023 - National Walkout Against Gun Violence
Although Gun Violence Prevention is not an official subject Our Time To Act covers, Our Time To Act members passionately march in support.
May. 2023 - Housing Listening Session
We sat down with community members, discussed our ideas and feelings in regard to the housing situation in San Diego, and created art.
June. 2023 - Finding Hope In Housing
One month later, we regrouped again, this time with lego pieces.
June. 2023 - Radical Candor Workshop
We hosted a Radical Candor Workshop, a concept we value and often share with others.
June. 2023 - Our First Ever Coffee Chat
Members of Our Time To Act gathered together to sip on some coffee while listening to a presentation on how our brand was created.
Aug. 2023 - Planning Committee
We attended another planning committee to fight for affordable housing and transportation.