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Our Point Loma Thrift Store is open. Please adhere to face covering and social distancing guidelines while shopping with us. We are now accepting drop off donations of up to 5 bags/boxes of clothing and household items, except furniture, at our Point Loma Thrift Store.

Donations can also be scheduled through our online donation pickup form. For information on donating goods at our Bread of Life Oceanside location please click here.

There’s no doubt about it. People love to shop in our thrift stores.

That’s because each of our two locations offers the best deals in town on “gently used” donated clothing, sports equipment, furniture, and other household items. Yet they offer more than that…

When you shop at our thrift stores, you also know that the money you spend supports our critical, life-saving programs. Our stores also provide our clients with job training – teaching them retail, book-keeping, and other skills they’ll use when they return as contributing members of society.

We invite you to stop by one of our locations to check out our bargains. You are also welcome to donate your items for us to sell in our stores. Stop by today!

For More Information or Questions

Zenaida Orellana | Director of Warehouse & Retail Operations
Zorellana@sdrescue.org | 619-819-1789

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Let’s Get Social.

Dec 5

At our Oceanside Navigation Center, volunteers are making the days merry and bright for our homeless neighbors.

🌟 82 amazing volunteers joined together to make our Transitional Shelter festive!
🎄 4 stunning trees adorned with ornaments and garland.
🎀 3 beautiful wreaths welcome guests at the entrance.
🚪 14 doors, each uniquely decorated by volunteer families.

We appreciate our community of donors and volunteers coming together with their families to bring Christmas joy to neighbors experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. 🏠 Special thanks to North Coast Calvary Chapel for a delightful chapel service and Day Break Church for their contribution.

Are you curious about our new Oceanside Navigation Center? Click the Oceanside Navigation button in our bio.

#HolidayCheer #HomelessResources
@northcoastcalvarychapel North Coast Calvary Chapel Daybreak Church

Dec 3

🌟🙌 YOU DID IT!

If you were one of the generous friends who gave back on Giving Tuesday, THANK YOU! Because of you, WE MET OUR $100,000 MATCH.

Your gift is helping share the blessings of food, safe shelter, and life-changing care with so many in San Diego County.

🏠 Your kindness is truly making an impact! #GivingTuesday #HomelessResources #CommunityCares

Dec 2

Join us in spreading warmth and compassion this holiday season!

On December 16, we're hosting a special Christmas Outreach Meal for our unsheltered neighbors, and we need your support! As temperatures drop, we're seeking new sleeping bags and cases of water to provide comfort.

Please deliver donations by 12.9 Attn: Zenaida at 120 Elm Street, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 3 pm. Your contribution ensures warmth and care for those in need.

Want more ways to make a difference? Explore our SDRM volunteer opportunities link in our bio.

Every donation and act of kindness counts! #SpreadWarmth #HolidayGiving
#CommunityLove #SanDiegoRescueMission

Nov 30

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE!!!!!

Twice a year, the stage is set for the grand celebration of our Mission Academy students from our 1-year residential recovery program. It marks the year’s breakthroughs and highlights the spirit of giving through scholarships.

The Barbara Lee Edwards Scholarship started in Spring 2020 and empowers women like Serenity, recognizing her dedication to the program and her inspiring plans for the future. Hip, Hip, Hooray for Serenity! 🎓 May your educational journey be bright.

Shoutout to We Revive, our incredible Corporate Partner on a mission to revive the world one property at a time! Two years ago, they started a scholarship for our male graduates, a key to kickstarting their new life and securing housing. A round of applause for Lorenzo, this semester’s WeRevive scholarship recipient! 🙌 Your new season awaits with open arms!

To our partners and faithful supporters, your generosity transforms the lives of our homeless neighbors! Thank you! Visit our residential program page on our website link and see how your support helps.

#HomelessResources #GraduationCelebration #EmpowerThroughEducation #ReviveAndThrive #ChangingLives #GiveHope #sandiegononprofit WeRevive @werevive_

Nov 29

SAY HI to James, our November Employee of the Month!

As a Community Life Ambassador at Mission Academy our 12-month rehabilitation program, he shares wisdom, spreads positivity, and embodies the power of support at the Rescue Mission. 🙌 Having once been a student here, James is living proof that positive change happens with the right support. His journey from homelessness to leadership is truly inspiring!

Ready to make a difference? Join Team SDRM! Explore open opportunities, including a CLA position. Your chance to contribute to our diverse and impactful community awaits! 🌍 Visit our bio for the link to our career page.

#JoinUs #JobOpportunities #PayItForward

Nov 28

James has hope this Christmas!

“Thank you to every one of you for giving me the opportunity and privilege of being at the Rescue Mission. You are responsible for saving my life and replenishing my hope!”

🚨 Exciting News: All donations to support Mission Academy and our programs will be DOUBLED for the $100,000 Giving Tuesday Matching Challenge. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference. Link in our bio.

Nov 24

'Tis the season of giving!

Shop our Amazon Christmas Wish List linked in our bio for practical gifts for neighbors in need. Spread joy to those in our programs by choosing thoughtful gifts that get shipped directly to the Mission.

Spending the holidays alone can be challenging for students and guests at the Rescue Mission. Your support, especially at Christmas, means the world to them! 🎁❤️

#ChristmasGiving #HmelessResources

Nov 23

🍁 Savannah's Gratitude, A Mission Academy Alumni Story🍂

“I am just so thankful. I broke the cycle of addiction for me and my daughter. It’s mind-blowing to me!”

Savannah's journey began with childhood traumas, but she overcame adversity. At 3, her father went to prison; at 12, her sister was tragically killed. From a straight-A student, Savannah veered off course, using drugs to cope with her pain, eventually losing everything.

Arriving at the Rescue Mission with her daughter, Savannah sought a fresh start. Through parenting classes, job training, and holistic recovery, she rebuilt her life—mind, body, and spirit.

Now fully employed, Savannah and her daughter have a place to call home.

On this Thanksgiving Day, we thank God for YOU and the abundant blessings you provide to our students! We are ever grateful for the selfless support of Rescue Mission donors, partners, and volunteers. 🙏🧡

📸 In the center, Savannah is pictured with her fellow graduates. @gildaadlerphotography

#ThanksgivingMiracle #GratitudeJourney #NewBeginnings

Nov 22

Check out our pics📸!

Thanks to your incredible support, we delivered hope and a hearty Thanksgiving feast to hundreds this past Saturday! 🍗150 individuals also received showers and essential hygiene items—a truly AMAZING DAY!

Help feed our neighbors experiencing food insecurity by donating Christmas meals. Follow the Christmas meal link in our bio. 🙏

#SanDiego #GivingBack #NonProfit #EndHunger #FoodInsecurity

Nov 21

“The Mission helped me when past traumas surfaced and gave me the courage to repair relationships and build new bonds.”

Cheer on the 47 Mission Academy Fall Graduates who completed their year-long rehabilitation program, emerging from homelessness victoriously.

Watch this short video and be inspired!

Be moved by Serenity's inspiring journey from a challenging past filled with domestic violence and feelings of abandonment and loss. Her story reflects a powerful breakthrough. Despite hardships, she grew stronger, recognizing God's grace.

🙌See more stories of renewal here: https://www.sdrescue.org/real-stories/stories-of-renewal/

#NewBeginnings #ItsGraduationDay #ThisIsMyTestimony #RescueMission #HomelessResources #Nonprofit #ChristianNonprofit #EndHomelessness

Nov 17

DID YOU KNOW?
Businesses, non-profits, and thousands nationwide unite this week to volunteer, donate, and confront the realities of hunger and homelessness in the US for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

In San Diego County, 12,153 individuals became homeless in 2022, and nearly 1 in 4 of our neighbors struggle with daily nutrition insecurity. That is too many! Do you agree? 🤔

Your partnership with the San Diego Rescue Mission empowers men, women, and children with vital resources, safe shelter and God’s guidance. They are changed, and you will be too. In the last 12 months, we have provided 92,974 nights of shelter to people experiencing homelessness and served 243,961 nourishing meals – because of community support.

Volunteer, partner, pray, and more! Together, let's transform the state of homelessness in our county. Visit the link in our bio to get involved.

#EndHomelessness #SupportOurCommunity #NationalHomelessnessAwarenessWeek

Nov 16

What if your life-saving gift could have TWICE the impact?

Today, it can!💟Thanks to our #GivingTuesday matching challenge, YOUR generosity will go 2x as far to fund nourishing meals🥗and safe shelter🏠at the Mission. And these vital services are often the first steps toward life-changing recovery programs, job training and counseling that help our weary neighbors break the cycle of homelessness forever!

💙Don’t miss this chance – GIVE TODAY to offer twice the hope, healing and transformation for our weary neighbors. Check out the giving link in our bio.

#GivingTuesday #GiveBack #HelpTheHomeless #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #RescueMission

Nov 13

Invite a Neighbor in Need!

This Saturday, November 18th the San Diego Rescue Mission is opening its doors at 120 Elm Street, from 1pm to 3pm, to share a warm, traditional indoor sit-down meal experience with those in need.

Our guests will enjoy a delicious feast and vital services such as medical care and prayer. Additionally, from 11am to 2pm, we will be offering hot showers and haircuts, restoring dignity and confidence to our neighbors.

Spread the word! Let's ensure no one goes hungry this special day. Check out our bio links for more event details.

#CommunityMeal #FoodInsecurity #MoreThanAMeal #Thanksgiving #OutreachMeal #Homelessness #GivingBack #Volunteering

Nov 9

Meet Janiecia, who found herself at our Oceanside Navigation Center after facing the harsh realities of homelessness. Since August, she and her two precious children, aged 12 and 5, were uprooted from their home.

The City of Oceanside guided her here, where she has been with us since late September. 🏠

Janiecia just celebrated her daughter's 5th birthday and holds immense gratitude for her case manager, Kay, who has been encouraging her. “She is a blessing to my life.”

Janiecia is exploring opportunities to return to school and pursue a future in public administration. She dreams of providing a stable, loving environment for her family.✨

Your generosity is empowering people like Janiecia to overcome the challenges of homelessness. Join us in this journey of transformation today. Learn more about what we do through the Oceanside link in our bio.

#ThisIsMyTestimony #Healing #RescueMission #SanDiegoNonProfit #HomelessResources

Nov 8

This is Help That Works!

In 2023, more people graduated from our 12-month rehabilitation program than ever before. When we address the issues of the heart, they leave behind destructive patterns and build healthy new ones. They find jobs and get off the streets permanently. Because of you, many lives are being transformed.

Last Saturday 43 Mission Academy students confidently crossed the stage into a future of self-sufficiency.

May God's blessings guide them on this new adventure, empowering them to share their stories and spread joy wherever they go.

Check out our alumni videos from the link in our bio.

Thank you. Together, let's rewrite the narrative of homelessness, one life at a time.

Nov 7

🏌️‍♂️✨ Last week at Aviara Golf Club, businesses teed off for our 6th Annual Corporate Golf Challenge!

A huge shoutout to our generous corporate, team, and hole sponsors especially our amazing long-time partner and presenting sponsor, Bumble Bee Seafoods! Their unwavering commitment to making a difference in our community is truly inspiring. Kudos to Cub’s Lawn Care, our 2023 Champions, who took home the coveted trophy and ultimate bragging rights! 🏆

Let's join forces to change the state of homelessness alongside compassionate businesses like Bumble Bee Seafoods. Become a Corporate Partner today; check out the link in our bio.

#CommunityChampions #EndHomelessness
@bumblebeefoods @bumblebeefoods Attisha Enterprises Axos Bank @axosbank @bdi.agency BDI Empire Steel FleetLogix @fleetlogix Intake On Demand LaCosta Dental Online Builders @planningcenter Sedano Auto @@sharphealthplan @tcwglobal TCW Global Telos Capital Management, Inc. Wisdom Wealth Management

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