Celebrating 50+ Years

Mission Statement
The Community Service Association of San Diego City Schools is a non-profit association organized to solicit contributions from district employees for recognized charitable agencies in San Diego County. Our purpose is to provide financial contributions to charitable organizations designed to support educational, health, and human services. In addition, we support the arts, research projects, and literary projects.

History of CSA
The Community Service Association was organized as the result of meetings among employee organizations that felt the need for a contribution club similar to others in the city. A temporary Board of Directors met for the first time on February 6, 1956, and the San Diego City Schools Community Service Association (CSA) was incorporated under the laws of the State of California as a nonprofit corporation.

The Association derives its funds from contributions through the payroll deduction plan. Cash donations are also accepted.

Records show that in the first full year of operation (1956-57) the Association with 2,318 members pledged $26,000 to the Community Chest. In 2006-200, oer 3,100 district employees donated $249,500. These funds will be distributed to 140 agencies through board grants, $20,000 to United Way, and $49,486 to employee-designated nonprofit charities.

How to Get Involved
District employees can get involved in CSA either by enrolling in the voluntary payroll deduction plan or by makinga one-time contribution with a personal check. Payroll deduction forms are available under the Forms sectioin of this website or by contacting the CSA Membership Coordinator, Mary Bartholomew at 619-465-2210.

Celebrating more than 50 years of making a difference in our world.