Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Homeless Shelter and Recovery Center in San Diego
San Diego Rescue Mission has been dedicated to addressing homelessness in San Diego County since 1955. Our organization provides comprehensive services including emergency shelters, residential rehabilitation programs, children's educational support, hunger relief, and community outreach. With a faith-based approach, we focus on holistic recovery through job-skills training, spiritual guidance, and long-term care solutions. Our team combines decades of experience in social services with a deep understanding of local homelessness challenges. As a transparent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we maintain strict financial accountability while serving over 10,000 individuals annually.Our leadership team, including President Donnie Dee, emphasizes compassionate care and community partnerships to create lasting change. Through mobile outreach and fixed-location facilities across San Diego, we address both immediate needs and root causes of homelessness. Our track record includes transforming thousands of lives through evidence-based recovery programs and educational initiatives. We prioritize donor stewardship and measurable impact reporting to maintain trust with our supporters.
Services
Emergency Shelters
Residential Program
Children's Resource Center
Hunger Relief
Mobile Shower Ministry
Community Outreach
Job Training
Addiction Recovery
Family Services
Holiday Meals
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of experience addressing San Diego's homelessness crisis
- Our 12-month residential program provides comprehensive life transformation tools
- We serve over 10,000 meals monthly through hunger relief initiatives
- Our faith-based approach combines practical and spiritual recovery
- We maintain full financial transparency with annual impact reports
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What people say
Life-changing programs
Compassionate staff
Successful recovery
Transparent operations
Measurable impact
Services
Emergency Shelters
Our 30-day transitional shelters provide immediate housing, meals, and basic necessities for homeless individuals and families. Located in multiple San Diego County locations, these referral-only facilities offer case management and stabilization services. Guests receive personalized care plans to begin their recovery journey while preparing for long-term solutions.
Residential Program
The 12-month Mission Academy focuses on comprehensive life transformation through addiction recovery, job skills training, and spiritual development. Participants receive housing, educational support, and vocational training to achieve self-sufficiency. The program emphasizes character building and sustainable lifestyle changes through structured curriculum and mentorship.
Children's Resource Center
This center supports school-aged children of shelter residents with tutoring, homework help, and emotional support. We provide parenting classes and family counseling to break cycles of poverty and addiction. Educational resources include computer access, learning materials, and academic mentoring for improved school performance.
Hunger Relief
We serve over 10,000 meals monthly through daily meal programs and holiday food distributions. Our surplus food network partners with local businesses to provide nutritious meals while reducing waste. Mobile food trucks extend our reach to underserved communities across San Diego County.
Mobile Shower Ministry
Our mobile shower units provide essential hygiene facilities at multiple locations throughout San Diego County. Each service includes hot showers, clean towels, and basic toiletries to restore dignity for homeless individuals. This outreach program serves as an entry point for connecting guests with additional support services.
People
Donnie Dee
President/CEO
Donnie Dee leads San Diego Rescue Mission with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience. He emphasizes changing societal perceptions about homelessness through compassionate action and community engagement. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded services while maintaining financial transparency.
Questions
What services does San Diego Rescue Mission offer?
We provide emergency shelters, residential rehabilitation programs, children's services, hunger relief, mobile shower ministry, and community outreach programs for homeless individuals and families.
How can I get help for homelessness?
Contact our referral partners at 2-1-1 or call our main line at (619) 687-3720 for shelter referrals and support services in San Diego County.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations qualify for tax deductions according to IRS guidelines.
How are donations used?
Your gifts directly support shelter operations, meal programs, rehabilitation services, and outreach initiatives. We maintain full financial transparency with annual impact reports.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, we welcome volunteers at all locations. Visit our website to view current opportunities and complete the application process.
Do you accept in-kind donations?
We accept new clothing, hygiene items, and household goods. Contact (619) 687-3720 for donation guidelines and drop-off locations.
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