12/31/2024
SOHO's 4,500-Square-Mile Mission
Excerpt: .."We know you are deeply passionate about preservation issues that personally impact your community, and want you to know that we hear you. SOHO's small but mighty staff works to balance serving individual communities while meeting expectations as a countywide organization. Your passion for preservation inspires us, and we remain committed to advocating for the historic resources that matter to you.
And, of course, preservation isn’t just about saving individual landmarks. You will often hear more about our fights to protect the most well-known and beloved sites than about our actions in quieter or even remote, but vital historic places. Every community we serve contributes to this broader, multidimensional narrative, and every preservation victory strengthens our county's collective cultural fabric.
We ask our members, supporters, and community partners to solidly uphold SOHO’s mission and to recognize the ongoing challenges we face. Preservation is a collective effort, relying on collaboration and support from all parts of San Diego County. Together, we can ensure that the stories and places that have shaped our region's rich, authentic character are preserved for generations.
We invite you to join SOHO as a member, to donate funds, or to volunteer your time and skills. Your support is crucial to protecting and celebrating our shared heritage."
While much of SOHO’s work is rooted in the city of San Diego, due to the density of historic places within its boundaries, our mission stretches far beyond. SOHO is a countywide organization dedicated to ensuring the stories, structures, and cultural landmarks of all San Diego County communities a...