CECO Awards $132k to Community

The San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) awarded $132,277 to 83 programs, including the Employee Crisis Fund. Although the Annual Awards Breakfast was canceled earlier this year due the COVID-19 pandemic, grants were awarded to non-profits in all regions of San Diego County (see complete list of recipients).

This was made possible thanks to the generous support of County employees and retirees like you! There are three simple ways to give to CECO: 

  1. Become a biweekly contributor for as little as $2 per pay period or increase your current biweekly contribution by $1.

  2. Make a one-time donation with cash, by check or PayPal Giving Fund.

  3. Make CECO your nonprofit of choice when you shop at Amazon Smile.

In addition, a newly elected Executive Team came onboard in April and excited to continue the legacy of “lending a hand,” as well as further extend CECO’s reach and impact.

To learn more, visit www.sdceco.org or contact sdceco@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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Community Outbreaks Continue to Increase

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The number of COVID-19 outbreaks has been trending in the wrong direction. Over the past seven days, 39 community outbreaks have been confirmed, the highest seven-day total since the pandemic began. Fifteen of the 39 outbreaks were reported in restaurant/bar settings, seven in businesses, four in restaurants without bars and the rest in other settings.

Read more on County News Center.

Donors Needed for County Blood Drive

Blood is needed now more than ever. Not as many people are donating during the pandemic and your donation can help save a life!

Donate at the 36th annual San Diego County Employee Blood Drive taking place at 14 worksites throughout the county. Donors of all blood types are needed!

The San Diego Blood Bank is taking additional precautions due to COVID-19. Donations are by appointment only and all donors must wear a face covering. Find deferral restrictions and frequently asked questions related to coronavirus online.

Employees can use County time to give blood by asking for their supervisor’s approval in advance. Make your appointment today! If you cannot give blood, invite a family member or friend.

For more information, send an email.

Friday Photo: Comic-Con Spirit

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Not all superheroes wear capes. The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital celebrated Comic-Con last week by recognizing their superhero staff of doctors, nurses and staff. Employees dressed up in their finest comic and superhero gear and the administration area was transformed into a mini Convention Center.

Share your fabulous photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. One image will be posted to InSite every Friday.

See the Friday Photo gallery.

kNow Now with New Software Hub

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Need help using OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other applications? Want to learn some tips and tricks? Get in the “kNow” with the Help Me kNow Hub.

The hub, available to all County staff, is a place to learn about software like Microsoft applications and Adobe Acrobat. You can take short virtual classes, self-guided learning courses, or ask an on-demand advisor for help. Assistance is available by chat, email, or phone 24-7.

Take advantage of micro-trainings and special skill tracks for County users. You can visit the Help Me kNow Hub anytime. If prompted to sign in, use your County login username and password.

Bookmark the hub, find it on the InSite homepage in the Top Links (called Software Coaching) and County Technology Office’s InSite page, or enter helpmeknow.sandiegocounty.gov in your web browser.

Listen: Unite and Transform With Your Colleagues

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7/29/20 UPDATE: If you missed the listening session, you can listen to the archive.

Join our Employee Resource Group Council for a listening session on social justice, equity and identity on Wednesday, July 29 from noon to 1 p.m.

This session, moderated by ERG Council Chair Keisha Clark, will focus on Black voices in order to improve our County workforce and customer service experiences. Attendees are encouraged to listen with an open mind and support our courageous peers as they share experiences, concerns and suggestions.

The virtual event will be on Webex. The meeting ID is 133 418 9736 and password is 12345. You can also join by phone by calling (415) 655-0001 with code 133 418 9736.

See the flyer.