San Diego, CA — Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) today announced a grant of $250,000 for Health and Well-Being Innovations made possible through the Prebys Foundation’s over $4 million investment in community health across San Diego County. The funding will help FHCSD expand and enhance its Street Medicine Team (SMT), which delivers medical and behavioral healthcare directly to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness throughout San Diego. The grant will support the purchase of vital equipment, mobile medical supplies, and outreach resources, enabling the SMT to reach more people in need and provide comprehensive care in non-traditional settings.
“This incredible support helps us continue to serve vulnerable San Diegans who depend on us for essential care,” said Meredith Johnston, Vice President Development. “We’re committed to ensuring that everyone in our community — regardless of income or background — can access the care they deserve.”
The Prebys Foundation’s recent grants were awarded to 23 trusted community clinics and health organizations across San Diego County — all dedicated to expanding access to healthcare and addressing health equity challenges.
“Community health clinics are the beating heart of San Diego’s care network,” said Grant Oliphant, CEO of the Prebys Foundation. “As policy shifts and funding cuts strain the safety net, these clinics are responding with courage, ingenuity, and a deep connection to the people they serve.”
FHCSD will use this funding to increase the capacity of its Street Medicine Team, allowing for more frequent outreach visits, expanded behavioral health services, and improved connections to housing and social services for people living unsheltered.
This effort is part of United for San Diego, a collective initiative by the San Diego Foundation, Price Philanthropies, and the Prebys Foundation that mobilizes regional partners around a shared goal: protecting access to food, housing, and healthcare for all.
“Every day, our Street Medicine Team meets people where they are—on sidewalks, in encampments, and under bridges—bringing vital medical care, with dignity and compassion. This grant from the Prebys Foundation allows us to reach more individuals who might otherwise go unseen, with tools for high quality medical evaluation, access to necessary treatment, and bridges to resources that can change their lives. We see firsthand how removing barriers like transportation and stigma leads to better health outcomes and a renewed sense of possibility for our patients.” — Dr. Greg Weygandt, FHCSD Street Medicine Provider.
About Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
For more than 55 years, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high- quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. To learn more: www.fhcsd.org/about-us.
About Prebys Foundation
The Prebys Foundation is the largest independent private foundation in San Diego County. Dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all, the Foundation invests in four program areas: arts and culture, youth success, health and well-being, and medical research. Learn more at prebysfdn.org.
