Celebrating 53 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. View our video.

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. Since CSA's inception, members have donated over $10,900,000 to local charities.

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

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 section of this website or by contacting the CSA Membership Coordinator, Mary Bartholomew at 619-465-2210.

Celebrating 53 years of making a difference in our world.