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The President’s Council is a group of faithful investors who are engaged in changing the state of homelessness in San Diego County.
People who become part of this group believe wholeheartedly in our mission to lovingly address the needs of men, women and children experiencing homelessness, by sharing the Good News of Salvation and providing a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
Empower Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness to Rebuild Their Lives
We are committed to a regional approach to getting people off the streets immediately and permanently through street outreach, our 30-day shelters and 12-month rehabilitation program.
Your support changes lives. Your partnership helps address the needs of homeless neighbors through advocacy, counseling, addiction recovery, job training, life skills, faith-based guidance and housing assistance.

Shape the Future for Generations to Come
Consistently investing in the future of San Diego County, the place we all call home, provides a safe and healthy community for everyone.
Your partnership means we have the resources ready to:
- Rescue people from homelessness with first-class program facilities, chapels, curriculum, and life-changing classes.
- Accelerate serving student’s goals – job training, housing assistance and long-term life change.
- Enhance, expand or renovate locations and programs to end people’s homelessness permanently.
Each year you continue as a President’s Council member you are investing in neighbors’ futures filled with healing and self-sufficiency.
Benefits of Membership
As part of the President’s Council you’ll have access to insider information and exclusive events including:
- Quarterly updates directly from CEO Donnie Dee
- Annual State of the Mission Dinner
- Priority for volunteer spots at annual outreach meals
- Special seating at Mission Academy graduations
- Opportunity to designate gifts

Partner With Us
We are grateful for your prayerful consideration to support the San Diego Rescue Mission and become part of a select group of committed donors inspired to live a legacy of impact through the SDRM.
The President’s Council program offers four distinct annual giving levels.
Whether you represent a family, business, church or foundation, it is our hope that you partner with us each year.
Annual Giving Levels
- $10,000
- $25,000
- $50,000
- $100,000 +
To get involved, contact Michael Babida, Donor Relations Officer,
at (619) 851-6749 or mbabida@sdrescue.org.
Or simply fill out this form and click submit. We will contact you!

Current President’s Council Members
"We all have a choice: lament the sad state of affairs around us, or, do something about it. The Rescue Mission chooses to do something. It’s inspiring to see their focus on each individual, along with a city-wide perspective. We’re proud to be President’s Council partners and know that whatever we give always goes to good use. We can all do something by supporting the Rescue Mission with our time, resources, and prayers."

"We've supported the Rescue Mission for more than 30 years because they actually do the work everyone talks about. We all want answers to the homeless crisis. SDRM provides them."

"At WeRevive, we believe everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. It's not just about transforming houses, but about transforming lives. We are proud to support the Rescue Mission because they align with our core belief of leading with our heart, and continue to make a tangible impact in our community. Our contribution to their cause is an extension of our mission — to revive the world, one home, and one life at a time."

“The Rescue Mission is an incredible organization that engages churches like us in a way that provides real opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in greatest need right here in our community. The hearts of our volunteers that came to renovate two rooms at the Mission were captured by the amazing staff and the thankfulness of those we were able to bless.”




