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San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands
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San Diego Rescue Mission exists to spread the good news of salvation through Christ by serving the needs of the poor, addicted, abused, and homeless, thus improving the quality of their lives. We believe in the inherent worth of every homeless man, woman, and child, and provide rehabilitation and discipleship programs that lead to permanent change and independent living.

11/05/2026

“I was terribly lonely and unhappy.”

After more than 30 years as a security officer, Christopher looked forward to retirement. But when his first Social Security check arrived, it wasn’t enough to cover basic expenses. Torn between paying bills and buying groceries.

Soon he found himself sleeping on a bench in Balboa Park, with no support network and uncertain where to turn next. Each day brought new challenges as he searched for safety, stability, and a place to belong.

A stranger eventually directed him to the San Diego Rescue Mission and, soon after, South County Lighthouse. Having experienced previous rejection, Christopher expected judgment. Instead, he found acceptance, compassion, and renewed faith.

Now, a housing opportunity offers Christopher something he once feared was out of reach: a place to call home.

❤️ Learn more about how you can help people like Christopher: www.sdrescue.org/what-we-do/

10/29/2026

44 Graduates. 12 Children. Countless Futures Rewritten.

This fall, graduates of the San Diego Rescue Mission’s 12-month Mission Academy took a powerful step toward a new future.

Through faith, healing, and your support, lives are being transformed, families are finding hope, and new legacies are taking shape.

For 71 years, we’ve witnessed the power of transformation throughout San Diego County. Thank you for making these new beginnings possible!

Join us in praying for our graduates as they step boldly into their next chapter.

📸 Enjoy this photo gallery from last Saturday’s Fall graduation! Each graduate proudly walked across the stage, stepping into a future filled with purpose and hope. Visit our website to see what we do: www.sdrescue.org/what-we-do/

Thank you for standing with us. Gilda Adler Photography Desiree Stamat

10/28/2026

10/24/2026

Our Fall Mission Academy 2026 Grads!

10/23/2026

TOMORROW IS GRADUATION DAY!

After 12 months of recovery, restoration, and hard work, another class of Mission Academy students is preparing to graduate and step into a new chapter beyond homelessness.

Come meet the men and women whose lives have been changed, in part, because people like you chose to believe a new beginning was possible.

We'd love for you to be there to celebrate with us:

Tomorrow Oct. 24th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date St. San Diego, CA 92101 See less

10/22/2026

"Nobody knew the pain I was carrying inside."

One in three women and one in nine men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. AND approximately 15.5 million children in the U.S. are exposed to domestic violence each year. Like Rosanna, many flee with their children, often finding themselves homeless.

Escaping domestic violence and her partner's drug use, Rosanna was forced to live in her car with her kids. In denial and confusion, she focused solely on protecting her children, silently carrying the weight of her pain for months until she discovered the Rescue Mission.

Their journey is a powerful testament to resilience and strength. Your support and kindness have been vital in their path to healing and safety.

If you or someone you know is seeking shelter because of domestic violence, please know that help is available. Visit: sdrescue.org/what-we-do/get-help-now/

10/22/2026

Rosanna part 8

10/22/2026

Rosanna part 7

Address

120 Elm Street
San Diego, CA
92101

Telephone

+16196873720

Website

http://www.sdrescue.org/

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