San Diego Rescue Mission

06/16/2026

Our first-ever Young Professionals Launch Event? Yeah, it delivered. 🙌
A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, brought the energy, and helped make this night happen. New connections were made, plenty of laughs were shared, and people got a closer look at the impact happening every day through the Mission.

🙌 Event Highlights:
• 132 attendees (goal: 100!)
• $818 raised through raffle ticket sales
• 75+ hygiene kits assembled

The best part? We're already being asked when the next one is. 👀
Interested in learning more about our Young Professionals Program?

📩 Contact Jazmin Ernest, Community Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].

Did you attend our launch event? We'd love to hear your favorite moment in the comments! 👇

06/16/2026

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06/10/2026

“Even though so much feels uncertain, we still have our dog. Her presence brings us comfort.”

For the Sores family, homelessness came after a year of unstable housing with a cousin, followed by time in a hotel when that arrangement ended. Exhausted and uncertain, they reached out for help and were referred to South County Lighthouse.

What weighed most heavily on them wasn’t only finding shelter, but the fear of losing their dog, Sasha, who had been part of their lives for over a decade. Being welcomed into a pet-friendly space changed everything. Instead of separation, there was relief.

With Sasha by their side, the days feel lighter, and hope is returning in steady ways. The family has saved money, is exploring sales jobs, and is working toward moving into an apartment.

Healing often begins when you can stay together and move forward with hope. We’re grateful to provide spaces where every family is welcome.

Love your neighbor this summer. Give a gift to support neighbors experiencing homelessness. https://bit.ly/4vlwuGZ

06/09/2026

Are you a young adult who wants to make connections, build community, and enjoy a meaningful and FREE night out in San Diego?

The San Diego Rescue Mission Young Professionals are hosting a Night of Music and Impact 🎶

Head to Quartyard for an evening of live reggae, good energy, and intentional connection. Kat Hall and band will be bringing the soundtrack for a night centered around creativity, community, and doing good together.

This is your chance to meet like-minded young professionals, dance, and be part of something bigger than a typical night out.

👉 Visit our webpage for more info and event details www.sdrescue.org/kat-hall-live-music/

📅 Thursday, June 11th
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Quartyard, 1301 Market Street #3, San Diego, CA 92101

06/08/2026

Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, Ms. Sheila Brown!

For 17 years, Sheila has faithfully served the San Diego Rescue Mission with compassion, joy, and a servant’s heart. From leading Bible based classes and monthly devotions to praying with students, sewing handmade gifts, and creating meaningful moments of connection, Sheila has touched countless lives in extraordinary ways.

Her love, faithfulness, and dedication remind us that ending homelessness takes a caring community. Sheila, we love you and are deeply grateful for the lasting impact you continue to make!

Want to make a difference too? Visit our volunteer page to explore the many opportunities available and join us in bringing hope to our neighbors in need: Volunteer Opportunities https://sdrescue.vomo.org/org/sdrescue

📸 💙 Sheila with graduate Ezekiel and Director of Events and Donor Engagement Abigail at our Graduation Celebration! 🎓✨

06/04/2026

Turn a simple donation into comfort for our neighbors in need!

Right now, we urgently need new towels and bed sheets to support men, women, and families recovering from homelessness at our year-long residential program and 30-Day Emergency Shelters.

Can you help provide dignity and a clean start for our guests by donating fresh, essential items?

You can shop our Amazon Wish List and have your donations shipped directly to us: https://bit.ly/4umJ3Sv

Thank you for your kindness and continued support!

06/03/2026

🎉 June Leader of the Month 🎉
Congratulations to Dan, South County Lighthouse Facilities Manager!
Dan leads through service every day with faith, integrity, compassion, and excellence. From maintaining a safe and welcoming environment to supporting teammates and encouraging others, his positive impact is felt throughout our community.

As a Mission Academy graduate, Dan truly reflects the life transformation we strive to make possible.

We are grateful for Dan and all he does at South County Lighthouse.

👉 Want to be part of a team that brings hope and transforms lives?

Check out our Careers Page to explore ways you can serve, grow, and make a real impact. https://bit.ly/46hRSTl

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Just a few days left to DOUBLE your impact through May 31!

Thanks to our $150,000 Board of Directors’ Matching Challenge, every gift will be doubled to provide life changing care and lasting hope for neighbors facing homelessness, addiction, and trauma in the name of Jesus.

Neighbors like Karen. After a year of recovery and restoration, she and her children now have safe housing, and she is attending college and thriving.

Give now while the Matching Challenge is still live and help more families across San Diego County find hope, healing, and a fresh start.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4tALj8a

05/25/2026

💡Jerry's Journey to Mental Stability 💡

Before arriving at the Mission, Jerry had been struggling with homelessness for almost three years. He had untreated bipolar disorder, and when he lost his mother to alcoholism, he lost his support system.

Jerry’s troubles began when his closest school friend got hurt in a van crash resulting in a lifelong coma. To cope, Scott turned to drinking at 11, and by the age of 20, he was in a downward spiral of drug use, hopelessness, and homelessness.

Jerry mostly lived on the streets but when he was living at a local Motel 6, a housekeeper noticed his daily drinking. Feeling the need for change, he confided in her. She shared her sister's positive experience with the San Diego Rescue Mission and encouraged him to enroll in Mission Academy, our one-year rehabilitation program.

His time with us became a turning point in his life. Jerry found renewed faith, received crucial medical attention, and gained access to mental health services, including medication and therapy, which he had been deprived of due to financial constraints. “I’m grateful…I went 20 years without any insurance, and I think that was part of the reason why I didn’t want to get on meds.”

Jerry has gratitude for the holistic approach provided by the Mission, addressing not only his immediate needs for shelter and sustenance but also offering resources for mental and emotional healing, and spiritual development. “I am a child of God and I know he’s got a purpose for my life… Now I just want to deal with the issues and let Him get the glory.”

It is not too late to help one of our Mission Academy Graduates! For close to $100 dollars, you can give a Mission Academy student one night of care including food, shelter and mental health resources and more tools to help them thrive. When you give by the end of today, your gift will have TWICE the power to change lives through our $150,000 May Matching Challenge! https://bit.ly/4kjQvbw