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Join us at our Monthly Huddles!

These gatherings offer a platform for discussing homelessness in San Diego County, learning about the Rescue Mission, and discovering ways you can help. Huddles are held monthly in North County and South County in our emergency shelter community rooms.

Join us for a tasty taco lunch ($15 meal fee) and hear from local community leaders and inspiring testimonies of Rescue Mission graduates.

Location:
SDRM Oceanside Navigation Center
3131 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside

Questions?
Contact Porsche Copeland at pcopeland@sdrescue.org

Location:
SDRM South County Lighthouse
2400 Euclid Ave., National City

Questions?
Contact Jennifer Sailler at jsailler@sdrescue.org

Let’s Get Social.

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Sep 13

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🎨 #nationaldayofencouragement

Our rooftop playground renovation is almost complete, thanks to the incredible collaboration between ArtReach and dedicated volunteers. This vibrant 77-foot mural brings to life San Diego landscapes and gives encouragement and hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

👉 Read the full story behind this unique project and see how you can get involved at the Mission! Read our latest blog post linked in our bio.

#homelessresources

@artreachsd ArtReach San Diego

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Sep 12

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We need YOUR help to stock our shelves this fall!

Our busiest season is right around the corner, and your gift today has the power to fill plates AND change lives. Just ONE hot meal can lead to:
🛌Safe shelter
🧤Warm clothing & hygiene items
✝️Faith-based recovery & counseling

Their need is urgent. Help us fill our pantry shelves by September 30, and open the door for life-saving care and transformation at the Mission this fall. Please give today through the link in our bio.

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Sep 6

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📚 We’re Back to School! 🚍

We’re thrilled to kick off the new school year with fantastic news! Children of our amazing Mission Academy residential program students are off to a great start with 15+ enrolled in San Diego Unified School District and 8 more thriving in other districts and charter schools.

This year, our fantastic kiddos who attend Washington Elementary get an extra boost with a dedicated bus route ensuring they get to school and back safely. 🚌
At our Children’s Resource Center, we’re dedicated to supporting parents and their kids from birth to 18 with:
• 📚 School enrollment and transportation
• 💬 Ongoing in-school support
• 🏠 Parenting classes and family counseling
• 🧸 Play therapy and outdoor play facilities
• 🏥 Access to an on-site family health clinic

For more info about our services for children experiencing homelessness, call us at (619) 819 1847 or e-mail lsanchez@sdrescue.org

Let's keep our students in our prayers for a fantastic school year filled with learning, laughter, and success! 📖 #BackToSchool #HomelessResources

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Sep 3

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Would you help?

We urgently need NEW underwear and clothing items for both children and adults.
As we continue to expand our services for men, women and families experiencing homelessness, these basic clothing items for our emergency shelters and our year-long Mission Academy help our homeless neighbors feel cared for.

You can drop new items off at 120 Elm St., San Diego Front Desk ATTN: Wish List, or shop our Amazon Wish List and have them shipped to us. Click the Amazon link in our bio.

Thank you for your continued compassion and support!

#DonationsNeeded #HelpTheHomeless #UnshelteredNeighbors #SanDiegoNonProfit #HomelessResources

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Aug 30

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What is important to you?

As National Make-A-Will Month comes to an end, take a moment to reflect on how you can influence those around you, and bless your family and the charities that you care about the most.

Making a Will, deciding who will manage your estate, and who will take care of your children are critically important. It is a wonderful way to express your values for generations to come.

Get free Will-making resources including 5 Ways to Bless Your Family’s Future here: www.sdrescue.org/ways-to-give/legacy-giving/.

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Aug 29

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[ENDS 8/31]
📩Your RSVP is needed NOW! Don’t miss your last chance to help struggling
neighbors in our community this summer. During the final hours of our Love Your Neighbor Campaign, your gift will help reach our summer goal to provide…👇

🍽️Nourishing Meals
🏠Safe Shelter
💙Recovery Programs… and more!

With your support, dozens of lives will be changed.☀️Summer is ending SOON – so please give now through the link in our bio.

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Aug 27

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Meet our Employee of the Month for August—an individual whose positivity brightens our entire team. This month, we're thrilled to honor Kayla, our Donor Engagement Coordinator, whose unwavering faith and exceptional work ethic set a shining example for us all.

From serving at outreach meals with genuine compassion to organizing one of our best-ever donor events, Kayla’s contributions go above and beyond. We are so grateful to have her as part of our team during this pivotal time.

Want to make a difference like Kayla? Check out our current staff openings link in our bio and join our incredible team. Be a part of something meaningful and contribute to our mission to address the needs of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. 💼

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #JoinOurTeam #wearehiring

📷 Kayla at a recent community meal with a few of our amazing volunteers.

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Aug 21

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Don’t miss your chance to support the Mission at Petco Park!

Purchase your tickets for the Padres vs. Mets Faith and Family Night game on August 24 and make an impact on the lives of our homeless neighbors! For each ticket purchased through the link below, a portion of the ticket will be donated to the San Diego Rescue Mission.

Join us in Gallagher Square after the game for a program featuring Miles McPherson of the Rock Church, SDRM CEO Donnie Dee, as well as a Q&A with Padres players hosted by team chaplain Geoff Horn, and live worship music.

Be a force for good while watching the Padres take on the Mets! Purchase your tickets today through the Faith and Family link in our bio.

#FaithAndFamilyNight

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Aug 20

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Stay compassionate. #WorldHumanitarianDay

Former San Diego Rescue Mission guest Matthew reflects, “When I got here, I was a failure. And now I don't believe I am a failure… I am thankful for Mission Academy because they saved my life.”

Homelessness remains one of the most pressing issues facing San Diego County today.

It’s a humanitarian crisis!

In this year’s 2024 Point-in-Time Count, over 1,700 volunteers gathered data on San Diego residents living on our streets, in emergency shelters, transitional housing, or safe havens.

While it's challenging to determine the exact number, as some people reside in cars or hidden locations, volunteers identified at least 10,605 individuals experiencing homelessness across the San Diego region. This represents a 3% increase from last year. Among this count, 6,110 were found to be unsheltered, and the number of people living in their cars has surged by 44% from 2023 to 2024.

These figures are more than just statistics; each number represents a person with their own story.

We’re thankful for the champions who lead the way in supporting those in need. Your help is truly making a difference!

To help more individuals overcome homelessness, visit the Rescue Mission’s website link in our bio.

#NonProfit #HelpTheHomeless

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Aug 19

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⚾️ This weekend, MLB players across the league celebrated Players’ Weekend with style!
The San Diego Padres took this opportunity to highlight causes close to their hearts, reflecting the values of late Padres owner Peter Seidler and the San Diego community.

All-Star third baseman Manny Machado stepped up to the plate by rocking custom cleats featuring the San Diego Rescue Mission and our South County Lighthouse emergency shelter, the first Peter Seidler Legacy Project. The Padres Foundation and Manny Machado supported the opening of the Lighthouse with a $350,000 donation. 👟

Check out the blog link in our bio to see the amazing Manny Machado mural featured on the wall of the South County Lighthouse. ⚾️
@padres

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Aug 15

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Seniors are among the fastest-growing population becoming homeless. In 2024, over 1,800 seniors are living unsheltered in our region, an increase of 22% from last year.

Sadly, Roberta was one of those seniors until she found safety and hope at the San Diego Rescue Mission and ended her homelessness. Because of you, Roberta is far along in her path to healing! From being overcome by grief when she lost her husband, fear, and social anxiety, Roberta now feels accepted and safe. She loves to greet everyone she meets with a smile.

Thank you, your compassion and faithful partnership are changing lives like Roberta’s throughout San Diego County.

Be a life-changer for our neighbors without homes and consider giving monthly. See our bio for more information.

#HomelessResources

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Aug 13

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🌴 At San Diego’s 3rd Annual #MayorsSymposium, mayors from across the county united to reinforce their commitment to a regional approach to tackling homelessness.

In this PBS clip, our CEO Donnie Dee highlighted the crucial need for a unified strategy that goes beyond individual city efforts.

Learn more about the Rescue Mission’s plan to double the number of emergency shelter beds across San Diego County at www.sdrescue.org/everyheart/.

#HomelessResources

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Aug 9

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It’s #NationalMakeAWillMonth! Want to pass on more than just material wealth after you are gone? Transform lives beyond your lifetime with values that endure.

Here's how to ensure your values encourage future generations to live and give with purpose:
📜 Write it down: Capture your values in personal letters or an ethical Will to guide future decisions.
🤝 Collaborate missionally: Involve loved ones in giving and volunteering, showing them how to align actions with faith.
🕊️ Make yourself available: Invest time and love to set a Christ-like example they'll cherish.

Contact Sonny for helpful Will making resources and start today to create a Will that reflects your beliefs: (619) 819-1849 spyon@sdrescue.org

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Aug 7

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Before summer ends… will YOU do this 1️⃣ very important thing? By August 31, you are invited to help reach our summer goal to provide food, shelter, and hope for hurting neighbors! Don’t wait to help… RSVP now to show hurting people in our community how much you care.🧡☀️

Our Love Your Neighbor Campaign ends 8/31 – please help now!
https://bit.ly/3WGCFXM

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Aug 6

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🌴 San Diego County is taking a step forward in the fight against homelessness!
At the 3rd Annual San Diego Rescue Mission Mayors Symposium, mayors from cities across San Diego County gathered to reaffirm their commitment to a regional approach to addressing the homelessness crisis. This year's symposium, proudly sponsored by the Rincon Tribe, focused on:
🔹 Identifying Collaborative Opportunities
🔹 Sharing Effective Initiatives
🔹 Leveraging Collective Expertise
🔹 Fostering a Unified Approach

The San Diego Rescue Mission started the Mayors Symposium in 2022 to explore strategic ways the private and public sectors could work together to change the state of homelessness in our county.

During the session, the Rescue Mission offered tools to each municipality to help engage with unsheltered people in their cities, including the use of our mobile shower trailer. It’s through building relationships with our homeless neighbors that trust is established and hope and help can be accepted.

We are grateful for the financial support of our community partner, Bo Mazzetti, Chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, who shared his perspective on the importance of a helping hand rather than a hand-out to compassionately provide direction to those experiencing homelessness.

Please continue to keep these leaders in your prayers, as well as those who are still living on the streets.

Learn more about the Rescue Mission’s plan to double the number of emergency shelter beds across San Diego County. Click the links in our bio.

📷 In attendance:
@rincontribe @lesaheebner Lesa Heebner City of Del Mar City of Solana Beach @cityofsolanabeach_ City of Encinitas @cityofencinitas Racquel Vasquez @cityoflemongrove @mayorjohnmccann Mayor Todd Gloria @mayortoddgloria City of San Diego @cityofsandiego @mayor.franklin.cityofvista Mayor John Franklin @ronmorrisonnc City of National City- Government @bill_wells_mayor @mayorbillwells @cityofelcajon Dane M. White - City of Escondido - Mayor Richard Bailey @cityofcoronado @cityofsantee

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Aug 1

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[SUMMER HEAT WATCH] Warmer temperatures in our community are putting people without homes at risk of heat stroke, sunburn, and dehydration. YOU can give them immediate relief from this warmer weather today! Provide help like this during the heat:
🍛Nourishing meals
💧Cold water
☀️Cool shelter & sun protection

As our summer days warm up… please remember our neighbors in need! Give them relief from the heat now! Giving link in our bio.

#SummerNeeds #HotWeather #RescueMission

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San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands of men, women and children experiencing homelessness, hunger, poverty and abuse in San Diego since 1955.

P.O. Box 80427
San Diego, CA 92138
(619) 687-3720
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