Majdal Center - مركز مجدل

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Majdal Center - مركز مجدل Mission: The Majdal Community Center seeks to empower all members of the Arab community in San Diego.

The Majdal Center is a community center based in El Cajon, California that seeks to empower all members of the Arab community in San Diego through campaigning, advocacy, and cultural programming! Vision: As a grassroots, locally driven institution, Majdal Community Center is committed to uplifting the Arab community in San Diego through political engagement, advocacy, and cultural programming that can help to build a foundation for political power and secure a more just and dignified future for our people. Through campaigning, advocacy, and cultural programming, our mission is to uplift Arab youth, workers, families, and elders in their pursuits and to support them in overcoming whatever social, economic, and political challenges they may face. The Center works to cultivate a communal identity based on a deep understanding of the rich histories and cultures present among us. We aim to foster an environment rooted in trust and support that can help to realize the goals and pursuits of our community members while ensuring a continued right to both individual and collective self-determination.

10/20/2026

🚨 URGENT: Don’t Let the Government Erase Us!

Bureau proposed sweeping changes that would erase millions of people from census data! Without data, we lose funding for education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and workforce development. Without data, we lose political representation.

Don’t let the government erase us! Tell the Census Bureau why they need to count us and our communities!

Submit a unique comment before November 2 to tell our government why you need to be counted.

Visit: bit.ly/Census2030 (case-sensitive) or use the link in our bio.

Did you know that today is Majdal Day across San Diego County? 🗓️ On October 19, the County delivered a proclamation at ...
10/19/2026

Did you know that today is Majdal Day across San Diego County? 🗓️ On October 19, the County delivered a proclamation at our Homeland & Homemaking showcase with 300 of you in attendance!

It’s been two years since then, and our impact continues to grow through direct services, youth initiatives, educational programs, and advocacy.

In honor of Majdal Day, please consider making a donation at majdalcenter.org/donate to help keep our doors open! 🌱

As the Majdal Center enters its ninth year, we invite community to join us in a community forum to share your challenges...
10/19/2026

As the Majdal Center enters its ninth year, we invite community to join us in a community forum to share your challenges, experiences, and ideas for addressing key issues in our community.

We will be hosting a share back on the work Majdal has accomplished this year. Childcare and a light lunch will be provided.

🗓️ Saturday November 7 from 12-4pm
📍329 E Main St.

10/13/2026

🚨 URGENT: Don’t Let the Government Erase Us!

The Census Bureau proposed sweeping changes that would erase millions of people from census data! Without data, we lose funding for education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and workforce development. Without data, we lose political representation.

Don’t let the government erase us! Tell the Census Bureau why they need to count us and our communities!

Submit a unique comment before November 2 to tell our government why you need to be counted.

🔗Visit: bit.ly/Census2030 (case-sensitive) or use the link in our bio.

We recently welcomed researchers from UC San Diego working on A People’s Guide to San Diego. A People’s Guide to San Die...
10/01/2026

We recently welcomed researchers from UC San Diego working on A People’s Guide to San Diego.

A People’s Guide to San Diego is a project that seeks to challenge the popular narratives of San Diego and re-envision the city through the lens of its history, “colonization, and the freedom struggles that have shaped it”.

As part of their work researchers facilitated conversations with members of our community to hear more about their experiences as newcomers to San Diego. They asked community members about the places that were important to them when they first arrived, the places that are part of their daily lives today, and the places they would share with someone visiting San Diego.

We’re grateful to have been part of this conversations and look forward to seeing the published People’s Guide to San Diego

09/25/2026

More from our summer youth institute! This one’s about our workshop with the

Dabkeh is a traditional folkloric dance enjoyed during celebration and practiced to honor our heritage and resilience!

Join us tonight for an evening with and at 6 PM at the Seville Theater (1343 C St, San Diego) 📿

🚨TAKE ACTION TODAY! 📣 Our work to secure a MENA category for better community representation and resources is at risk. T...
09/24/2026

🚨TAKE ACTION TODAY! 📣 Our work to secure a MENA category for better community representation and resources is at risk. The federal administration is proposing to remove all race and ethnicity categories AND to exclude non-citizens from the 2030 census.

We urge you to take 5 minutes at the link in our bio to write to the Federal Register opposing this! 📝📣

Last week, we were joined by the California Public Utilities Commission to discuss the CPUC grant that supports our Digi...
09/22/2026

Last week, we were joined by the California Public Utilities Commission to discuss the CPUC grant that supports our Digital Literacy program!

Our Digital Literacy program is designed to empower our community with the skills they need to successfully navigate today’s digital world. Students go over basic computer skills learn how to use everyday programs such as google docs, gmail, as well as practicing online safety.

Thank you to Executive Director Leuwam Tesfai, Deputy Executive Director Ana Maria Johnson, and Director Maria Ellis for supporting this work and investing in our communities!

We’re excited to share that the Majdal Center has been selected as one of two pilot sites for the internationally renown...
09/21/2026

We’re excited to share that the Majdal Center has been selected as one of two pilot sites for the internationally renowned Peer-Driven Change Initiative, a project that puts community members at the helm of change.

The initiative began with five community leaders we selected, who then formed peer groups and began meeting monthly to share their experiences, challenges, and concerns. Through these connections, participants are supporting one another, sharing strategies, and pursuing self-defined goals to improve both their own lives and the lives of their communities.

We’re grateful to the Center for Peer-Driven Change and the Alliance Healthcare Foundation for your partnership and for investing in the power of community-led change!

Majdal and the El Cajon BUILD Team welcomed the St. Louis team for a full day of connecting, learning and sharing approa...
09/17/2026

Majdal and the El Cajon BUILD Team welcomed the St. Louis team for a full day of connecting, learning and sharing approaches on how to address community health needs. We discussed language access, community surveys, and coalition building, among many other topics. Later, we took a walk around El Cajon, visiting LTF’s Housing Navigation office and HAWA’s Digital Literacy class, as well as the “Postcards from a Future” community art display.

Thank you to the St. Louis team ( ) for spending the day with us, and to our partners for joining us!

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329 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA
92020

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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