Community Support Fund (CSF)

The Community Support Fund (CSF) is a vehicle through which support can be provided by the community for the community for use as city programs affecting homeowners are mandated.  It includes a loan assistance program to assist those for whom participation in the mandated program would be a financial hardship.

Del Mar residents who meet the income criteria of the program, and own and live in their home, can qualify for a loan.  Loans bear a 3% simple annual interest and are secured by a deed of trust.  No payments are due for 15 years, unless the property is sold or the resident moves out of the home for a reason other than assisted living or long term care.  Loans are subject to the availability of funds. 

The Community Support Fund was developed and is administered by a committee of Del Mar Community Connections.   It relies on donations from other Del Mar residents, although donations from any source are welcome.  Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

The loan application and selection process is confidential and handled by an objective third party using predefined criteria.
 To learn more about this important program, contact a member of the Community Support Fund Committee:

Project CARE

Project CARE is a San Diego County community effort that enables an older person or a person with a disability to remain in their home and feel safe. Each community develops its own program, utilizing core components and adding others, depending upon the needs of the individual and the resources available in the community.
Most older people and people with disabilities prefer to live independently. Those with chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes and emphysema have concerns about who would come to help should a medical emergency occur and they not be able to call for help.
Project CARE keeps seniors living alone from being totally isolated. It provides a welfare-check system through daily phone calls, and training to postal and utility employees on spotting when someone's in trouble, plus other services.

Vial of Life

Seniors and adults with disabilities who sign up for this no-cost program will be given a magnetic plastic container that holds specific information on the individual's medical history. This information speaks for the individual if the individual cannot.  Should the paramedics be called in an emergency situation, they use the information in the box to save precious time in providing medical assistance.

Darcy Mulholland, Care Manager

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Care Management Consultation Services

provided by Darcy Mulholland, MSW, help maturing adults and their families develop solutions to the challenges of aging such as long-term care needs, in-home care, and provides resources and recommendations to help you live safely at home.

Medicare Counseling Clinic

offers personal appointments with a HICAP* counselor to discuss Medicare, Long Term Care or Supplemental Insurance, Medi-Gap and prescription drug programs. Appointments are scheduled by HICAP and held in the DMCC back office on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9 am to Noon. Call (800) 434-0222 to schedule an appointment.
*Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

Legal Clinic Services

are available and free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 zip code area. Our attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals and more. Clinic is held the last Friday of each month. Call Elder Law for an appointment and to confirm date at (858) 565-1392, extension 208 or 209.

Are You Okay Phone Calls

provide a daily check-up call to make sure that you answer your phone at a designated time. Unanswered calls trigger a follow-up response by DMCC personnel to make sure you are okay.

Medication Reminder Phone Calls

can be especially helpful after returning home form the hospital to remind you to take your important medications. Call DMCC to sign up.

Medical Equipment to Loan

DMCC loans wheelchair and ramp, walker and crutches for temporary needs at no charge. Call office for availability and to reserve.

Annual Flu Shot Clinic

Mark your calendars! The DMCC annual flu shot clinic for area residents is scheduled for the first Wednesday each October at the City Hall Annex. Check the DMCC Calendar for details.

New Contact Info for Reporting Lost Pets

We always get the 'warm fuzzies' when we are able to reconnect pets with their humans.  Because we've had calls reporting lost and found pets after hours, we have new contact info to report lost or found pets when our office is closed. 

Phone:  858-925-3494

Email: dmcc_lost_pets@yahoo.com 

You can always call or email the DMCC office during regular business hours, too!