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Home > See the impact that your compassion has made on Roberta’s life!

“I felt safe here and I felt like these people will take care of me”

For two and a half years, Roberta often felt helpless and hopeless as she experienced the reality of homelessness in North County. Once she entered the Rescue Mission, she finally felt safe, which made it possible for her journey of healing to begin.

Thank you for being a lifeline of hope for seniors like Roberta and providing the safety and trauma-informed care they need to be whole again!

Contact us to visit the Mission and see your impact at work.

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'Tis the season of giving!

Shop our Amazon Christmas Gift List through the Amazon link in our bio for practical gifts for neighbors in need. Spread joy to those in our residential program 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! 🎁❤️

#BlackFridayDeals #ChristmasGiving #HomelessResources

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🍁 Nicole: A Mission Academy Alumni Story🍂

“Being here has made me feel like I have hope for the future.” – Nicole Mission Academy Student

Nicole once had stability with an apartment, car, and job. Then tragedy struck when her apartment burned down. She lost her home and her car, leaving her homeless and overwhelmed.

After spending a few nights in a tent on the street, she came to the Rescue Mission desperate to keep her girls safe.

🍂 🍁 Thanking God for YOU today and the abundant blessings that you pour out to our students!

#HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #NewBeginnings

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THANK YOU, Thank You, Thank You for your incredible support! 🙏

You brought help that works and hope that starts with a meal and stays in the heart. This past Saturday, we were able to deliver a hearty Thanksgiving feast to 900 individuals! 🍗🍽️ Over 129 individuals also received showers and essential hygiene items—we are deeply grateful. ❤️

Take a look at some photos from this unforgettable day! 📸 Your generosity made it all possible.

If you'd like to continue spreading hope, consider helping us feed our neighbors experiencing food insecurity by donating a meal here. Give by midnight on December 3 to transform twice as many lives this #GivingTuesday through our $50,000 matching challenge. Check out the link in our bio.

@solanabeachchurch Solana Beach Presbyterian Church Holy Spirit Anglican (San Diego, CA) RB Community Church @rbcpc @hopeforsd Hope for San Diego Project Street Vet @thestreetvet @rincontribe Rincon Tribe @bnbuilders BNBuilders Mission Fed Credit Union @missionfed @padres

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

Today, it can!💟Thanks to our $50,000 #GivingTuesday matching challenge, YOUR generosity will have twice the impact—providing nourishing meals🥗and safe shelter🏠at the Mission. These vital services are often the first steps toward recovery, job training and counseling that help our weary neighbors break the cycle of homelessness forever!

💙 Don’t miss this limited-time Matching Challenge! Give by midnight on December 3 to transform twice as many lives this #GivingTuesday. Follow the link in our bio.

#NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #RescueMission #HomelessResources

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🌟 Employee of the Month: Rachel🌟
We’re excited to honor Rachel as our Employee of the Month for November! 🙌
In her work with Church and Community Engagement, she embodies our values of faith, integrity, compassion, and excellence, always leading with a servant's heart. Her unwavering integrity and “can do” attitude uplift everyone around her. Rachel offers grace, and supports those in need, creating a warm, inclusive environment.
Her tenacity and attention to detail drive her to anticipate future needs and enhance our community reach. We’re so grateful to have Rachel as part of our team!

Want to make a difference like Rachel? Check out our current staff openings in the 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

📷 Rachel at a recent graduation with colleague Hannah.

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A Call To Action

Each year, #NationalHomelessnessAwarenessWeek serves as a powerful reminder that the fight against hunger and homelessness is not just an issue—it’s a cry out to do something!

In San Diego County, homelessness increased by 3% in San Diego County overall from last year, the one-day snapshot, point-in-time count found 10,605 people experiencing homelessness. 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.

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 #HHWeek

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Watch this short video and be inspired!

"My future is bright and full of faith. God bless every donor and volunteer for your love, compassion, and care you have given me. Thank you." Joy, Mission Academy Graduate

Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the 48 Mission Academy Fall Graduates who triumphed over homelessness after completing their year-long rehabilitation program.

In this heart-stirring video, you’ll witness how Joy rose above abuse and injury to thrive again, while Kyle fought addiction and a decade of homelessness to gain sobriety. You will be inspired by their stories of resilience.

🙌 See more stories of renewal in the bio links.

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

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Mission Fed + Rescue Mission = Transforming Lives

We're excited to be featured alongside our corporate partner, Mission Federal Credit Union, in this Ch. 10 "Good Things in San Diego" segment.

With the support of partners like Mission Fed, we're able to help individuals experiencing homelessness move off the streets for good. Through wellness programs, education, counseling, and job training, we’re seeing lives transformed. It’s truly a "good thing!"

To learn more about the Rescue Mission and how you can make a difference for those without homes, visit sdrescue.org.

#HomelessResources #Nonprofit @missionfed Mission Fed Credit Union

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And the winners are…

🎓 Twice a year, we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of students in Mission Academy, our 1-year residential recovery program. This special event also shines a spotlight on two scholarships that change the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

A huge shoutout to We Revive, our incredible corporate partner on a mission to revive the world one property at a time! They sponsor a scholarship for a male graduate, providing a key to unlock a new life and secure housing. This semester, we celebrate Kyle, the well-deserved recipient of the We Revive Scholarship!

We’re also thrilled to also highlight the Barbara Lee Edwards Scholarship, which began in Spring 2020 to empower women like Nekaiya, who has shown unwavering dedication and has big dreams for her future. Hip, hip, hooray! 🎓 May your journey ahead be filled with endless possibilities!

To our partners and supporters—your generosity is transforming lives and making a real difference in the fight against homelessness. Thank you!

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping to empower lives. Learn more about Mission Academy and donate a meal. Just $2.72 feeds students like Nekaiya and Kyle in our residential program. Link in our bio.

@werevive_ WeRevive

#HomelessResources #ChangingLives #GiveHope #SanDiegoNonProfit

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🏌️‍♂️ 🌞 Last week, under the sunny skies at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, golfers from various businesses swung their way into the Rescue Mission’s 7th annual Corporate Golf Challenge! It was a beautiful day!

A huge shoutout to our amazing long-time partner and presenting sponsor, Bumble Bee Seafoods! Thank you to WeRevive for being the reception sponsor and Rincon for providing the $10,000 match challenge! To all participating businesses: your unwavering commitment to making a difference in our community is truly inspiring. OpenJar Concepts, our 2024 Champions, took home the coveted trophy and, of course, the ultimate bragging rights! 🏆

Each team gave their all, raising awareness about the homeless crisis in San Diego County. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bumble Bee and all our generous corporate, team, and hole sponsors who transformed this event into a day of impact and fun, benefiting our homeless neighbors! 🙌

Let's change the state of homelessness alongside compassionate businesses like Bumble Bee Seafoods. Become a Corporate Partner today. Links in bio.

#CommunityChampions #RescueMissionHeroes #CorporatePartners

Corporate sponsors include:
• Rincon - $10k Sponsor
• WeRevive - $10k Sponsor

Attisha Enterprises Bumble Bee Seafoods @bumblebeefoods @axosbank Axos Bank @boutiquerecruiting Boutique Recruiting @dwellwesthomes @endeavorbank @harperconstructioncompany Harper Construction Company Endeavor Bank Dwell West Homes ICW Group La Costa Dental Group by Espire @lacostadental @mma_west Marsh McLennan Agency - West @onlinebuilders @onlinebuilders Online Builders Planning Center @planningcenter Premier Auto Prevost Construction, Inc. @prevostconstruction @rincontribe Rincon Tribe SD Event Pros Sedano Auto @sharphealthcare Sharp HealthCare TCWGlobal @tcw_global Telos @werevive_ WeRevive Wisdom Wealth Management

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A heartfelt thank you!❤️Your help is working!!!

In 2024, we celebrated the graduation of 160 individuals from our 12-month rehabilitation program, Mission Academy. By addressing the issues of their heart, our students break free from destructive patterns and embrace healthier habits. They find jobs, secure permanent homes, and gain support from God and their community.

Your compassion has played a crucial role in transforming these lives.

Last Saturday, 38 students proudly stepped across the stage, embarking on their journey toward self-sufficiency.

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

Check out these inspiring alumni videos: www.sdrescue.org/real-stories/alumni-videos/

Thank you for being a part of this mission. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of homelessness, one life at a time.
#Graduation #ThisIsMyTestimony #HomelessResources

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🥧🦃 Did someone say PIE? 🦃🥧

Hey there, pie enthusiasts! The San Diego Rescue Mission is cooking up a Thanksgiving feast for our unsheltered neighbors on November 23rd, and guess what? We need your help!

We're on the hunt for dinner rolls and delicious apple pies, berry pies, peach pies – you name it, we'll take it! If you want to add some sweetness to the lives of our community members facing food insecurity and homelessness, this is your chance.

Simply drop off your store-bought pies or dinner rolls before the 18th at the Mission front desk, attention: Alan Kennedy, 120 Elm Street, Monday-Friday between 8 am - 3 pm. Your contribution will make our Thanksgiving meal extra tasty and our hearts extra thankful! 🙌

For more information about our community meal, visit the link in our bio. 🥧✨

#GiveThanks #CommunityLove #SanDiegoRescueMission

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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.

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San Diego, CA 92138
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