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Sep 4

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A $350,000 Chick-Fil-A Grant can change the state of homelessness in San Diego! But not without your help...

We’ve got BIG news, San Diego Rescue Mission is a finalist for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award®… and your vote could help us win! 🐔💰

That’s enough to provide 120,000 hot meals and safe shelter to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. ❤️🏠

🗳️ Voting is FREE, EASY, and takes 30 seconds in the Chick-fil-A app, we linked it in our bio.
Open the Chick fil A app
Tap “For You”
Select “Vote Now”
Choose the West region
Vote San Diego Rescue Mission 🙌

💥 No purchase needed. Just your vote. 📅 Vote by September 30 and help us bring hope, healing, and home to those who need it most and tag a friend who’d vote too 👇

#TrueInspirationAwards #SanDiegoRescueMission #ChickfilA #MakeADifference #HopeStartsHere
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Sep 3

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What Can Happen in Just One Year?

One year ago, we opened the doors of a new 30-day emergency shelter in National City. We didn’t know how many lives we could touch, but we knew God was calling us.

Today, nearly 1,000 people have found shelter, support, and hope through the South County Lighthouse. Men. Women. Moms with kids. Seniors. Veterans. People with disabilities. Families hanging on by a thread. All welcomed with dignity and care.

As our CEO Donnie Dee shared,
"We are working to get people off the streets. Anyone is welcome to stay here."

We believe in second chances. And we’re just getting started. Learn more about what we do, visit the links in our bio.

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Aug 31

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More than a checklist, the Passport gives new Mission Academy students goals and structure. It offers a clear path toward healing. They begin life skills classes, addiction recovery, job training, and more.
💛 Fund their future: visit the link in our bio.

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Aug 29

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Think you're too young, don’t have enough assets, or simply too busy to write a Will?
Think again. A Will is for anyone who wants to ensure their wishes are honored and their loved ones are protected.

👉New to the idea of writing a Will? Check out our blog where we bust myths such as "I’m not rich enough," revealing that everyone has assets that need distributing.
Check out our blog or bio for links.

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Aug 23

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“God helped me adapt tremendously. It’s not always easy giving up control, but I knew I needed to change. It’s been a continual learning process.”

When Dwight walked through our doors, he was exhausted, lost in addiction after a painful divorce and cut off from family. He was on the verge on losing all hope…
Until he came to the Mission Academy and was handed a simple but powerful tool: the 30-Day Passport.

More than a checklist, the Passport gives new Mission Academy students goals and structure. It offers a clear path toward healing.

They begin life skills classes, addiction recovery, job training, and more. As Dwight filled each page, he felt his heart and mind being reshaped:

Now he’s walking forward with hope. And he’s not alone anymore.

💛 Read more about our 12-month residential program through the Mission Academy link in our bio.

#ThisIsMyTestimony #StoriesOfHope

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Aug 21

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For 13 winters, Tom slept under cold stars, until one Sunday, he stepped toward a new life. A place to heal, a place called home.

When our Outreach Team met him in November 2024, he was open to prayer but hesitant to accept help.

Then one Sunday, everything changed. Tom asked about the safe emergency shelter we had mentioned. That spark of hope led to a bed, a shower, a shave, and a transformation.

Today, Tom is housed. He is reading his Bible and working with a therapist. Thanks to generous donors like you, He is rebuilding his life with strength and grace.

We celebrate the power of compassion from our community and the courage of people like Tom who choose to begin again. 🏠 #hopeliveshere

Read more stories of hope through the link in our bio.

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Aug 15

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August is National Make a Will Month!
A Will says, “I may not be here, but I’ve still got you.”

Creating or updating your Will is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your loved ones. Without one, those you care about may face uncertainty, confusion, or conflict. A Will removes doubt, prevents disputes over “who gets what,” and brings peace of mind to the people you love most. It’s a powerful way to honor your values and protect your family.

This month, as you reflect on God’s blessings in your life, consider not only securing your family's future but also extending that love to neighbors in need. By including a gift to the San Diego Rescue Mission in your Will, your legacy can provide hope, dignity, and a future for our homeless neighbors, changing lives long after you're gone.

Need help getting started?
Download our free Will Planning Guide through the link in our bio.

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Aug 12

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Looking for more ways to love your neighbor?

Here’s a simple tip! Start by showing respect to everyone you meet in our fine city. A friendly greeting can truly brighten someone's day! 😊 If you recognize someone, take a moment to connect. It means so much! And if you're comfortable, say a prayer with them. Let’s create a community where everyone feels valued and cared for! 💖
You can also make a big impact by sponsoring a hot meal and providing safe shelter and resources for families experiencing homelessness. ❤️Give help that works, visit our bio.

Together, we can make a difference! #LoveYourNeighbor

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Aug 6

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🌴 San Diego County is sparking a powerful shift in the fight against homelessness by bringing all 18 cities together with one shared vision.

At the 4th Annual San Diego Rescue Mission Mayors Symposium, proudly sponsored by the Rincon Tribe, mayors from across the region reaffirmed their commitment to a united, regional approach.

This year's focus:
🔹By name list (Highlight the importance of learning names and collectively case managing)
🔹 Shelter Ready App (The Hotels.com for bed and resource finding)
🔹City Outreach (Bring SDRM regional approach, starting with Outreach to their cities)

Launched in 2022, the symposium fosters collaboration between public and private sectors. This year, we shared tools like the Shelter Ready App to help cities better serve unsheltered neighbors.

Special thanks to the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians for their continued support and leadership.

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🕊️ In Loving Memory of Rincon Chairman Bo Mazzetti 🕊️
Passed May 1, 2025: A veteran, visionary, and devoted ally in our mission to serve San Diego’s homeless. His legacy lives on through his compassion and leadership.

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Aug 4

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🌟 Leader of the Month: Ana🌟

We’re honored to recognize Ana, our Activities and Volunteer Coordinator at North County Lighthouse, for her Christ-centered leadership and compassionate spirit. Ana serves our guests and volunteers with excellence creating spaces filled with dignity, hope, and the love of Christ.

Through her guidance, volunteers feel equipped and valued, and guests experience genuine care and connection. Ana’s leadership is marked by humility, grace, and a deep commitment to transforming lives—one relationship at a time.

Inspired by Ana’s work and leadership? Join our team and be part of something bigger.

👉 Explore current opportunities: visit the Career link in our bio.

🖼️Ana in front of Mission Academy Downtown San Diego
#EmployeeOfTheMonth

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Aug 1

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🌞 Let’s Spread Some Sunshine This Summer by Loving Our Neighbors Without Homes! ☀️

Show love by giving an "I See You" kit, a simple way to say, “You matter.”

Each hygiene kit includes essentials like soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, socks, and more to offer comfort, dignity, and relief.

Do you have a team that wants to get involved?

The San Diego Rescue Mission offers FREE hygiene kits to help churches, organizations, and community groups serve our unsheltered neighbors.

#loveyourneighbor Request free hygiene kits for your outreach or make a donation. Give help that works, click the links in our bio.

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Jul 30

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National Make-a-Will Month starts in a couple of days! Is there anything stopping you from creating your own Will?

Last year we tackled four of the most common myths about writing a Will. This year you will learn how your Will can offer your family more than legal direction, it can be a lasting expression of your love, values, and faith.
Read our new mission blog post through the link in our bio.

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Jul 25

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We Are Better Together: A Powerful Partnership to Fight Homelessness 🤝

“I want to be a part of the solution…We believe a day is coming when there will be less people sleeping on the streets. We are working a plan to make that happen.” Donnie Dee

San Diego Rescue Mission CEO Donnie Dee joins KUSI News to share how we’re teaming up with the Lucky Duck Foundation and the City of Vista to help more people off the streets and into safe, stable lives.

Watch this clip and visit www.sdrescue.org to learn how you can be part of the solution.
💙 Give help that works. #WeAreBetterTogether
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Jul 22

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In 12 months, Donald went from homeless and addicted to housed and working thanks to our kind donors like you. Learn more about Mission Academy, our12-month residential Christian program for men, women and single parents experiencing homelessness. sdrescue.org

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Jul 18

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🛑 BREAKING NEWS: $1.5M Investment to Expand Shelter Beds Across San Diego County 🛏️

Did you know? For every 10 people seeking shelter in San Diego County, only 1 gets a bed. To urgently address this crisis, the Lucky Duck Foundation is committing up to $1.5 million to the San Diego Rescue Mission, investing $10,000 for every new, permanent shelter bed added through June 2026!

📺 NBC 7’s Todd Strain reports on this game-changing partnership and features Rita, a graduate of the Rescue Mission’s Mission Academy, our yearlong residential program for people experiencing homelessness, who shares how the program helped her reclaim her life.

“This place makes you feel like a person, not a statistic,” she says.

🎥 Watch the full story and learn more or get involved: www.sdrescue.org

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Jul 16

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