San Diego Rescue Mission

Donnie Dee, our President and CEO, has been named Nonprofit CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal! "I'm deeply honored to receive this award from the Business Journal. It reflects the dedication of our entire team’s commitment to transforming lives and changing the state of homelessness in our region. Homelessness is not a government problem to fix, it’s a community issue to address, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead such meaningful, mission-driven work." Watch his 3-minute interview with CBS8, where he emphasizes that homelessness is a "heart issue" and explains how the San Diego Rescue Mission provides rehabilitation and trauma-informed care. Congratulations to Donnie for rising above 100 finalists in the Nonprofit category! 🙌 Read his Op-Ed here: https://bit.ly/45S3ZoP

How can you 💙 #LoveYourNeighbor? ✍️Write an encouraging note card to someone living on the streets. Your heartfelt words can brighten someone’s day and remind them they’re not alone. 🖨️ Print our small Homeless Resource Card PDF listing services for San Diego County's homeless neighbors. 💌 Include the resource card for practical help alongside your kind message. Personally hand them out to those in need. 🌐 Each card features a QR code linking directly to our resource page https://lnkd.in/gS7nC4eA Thank you for showing generosity and compassion to our neighbors in need. Your support truly changes lives! Thank you for loving our neighbors this summer with creativity, generosity, and compassion. 

Yvonne’s Story Yvonne had a tumultuous past marked by childhood trauma. At a young age, her father molested her and after she told her mother, she felt like she was blamed for her parents’ divorce. Struggling to find purpose, she turned to drugs as a means of escape. At just 16 years old, her pain was unbearable so she attempted to end her own life, resulting in a distressing stay in a psychiatric hospital for 72 hours. Over the next 40 years, Yvonne battled substance abuse, enduring periods of homelessness and incarceration. She was eventually introduced to the San Diego Rescue Mission through an acquaintance at church and with the therapy services provided here, she received a diagnosis of PTSD and chronic depression, marking the beginning of her healing journey. “He gives us mercy each and every day. I’m a work in progress.” It is an ongoing journey towards wholeness, but Yvonne has found solace, support, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her desire is to serve others and spread the message of hope. She expresses profound gratitude to God. How have you spread hope and support to those around you? How do you #LoveYourNeighbor? Read more stories of hope here: https://lnkd.in/g-NJ7gZn

“Praise be to God…I love Him and I know He loves me…Be strong and courageous. Those are His words. I want to hide them in my heart. And this place that has so many programs, gave me that. They gave me that hope. They gave me that faith and love.” Thank you for giving help that works. Your support brings hope, faith, and love to those in need. Read Yvonne’s full story tomorrow and be inspired. SDRescue.org

San Diego Padres Padres Foundation is committed to helping people end their homelessness # partnership

"I think Peter is smiling from above... This is a best-in-class charity, expanding its reach to homeless San Diegans, so we are all honored to be a part of it." - Tom Seidler, President of the Padres Foundation Watch a short clip from Fox 5 to learn about the Rescue Mission’s new 162-bed emergency shelter in National City, the South County Lighthouse. And, learn about our longstanding partnership with the Padres. https://lnkd.in/gkQpXdC7 San Diego Padres

Celebrate this #IndependenceDay with joy and gratitude! Have an amazing day filled with freedom and faith in Christ, who is our true hope. "For freedom, Christ has set us free." (Galatians 5:1) #GodBlessAmerica

🚨It’s summertime… and our neighbors are struggling.🚨 Homeless men, women and children don’t get a vacation from their hardships when the weather turns nice – but during our Love Your Neighbor campaign, you can help ease their burden. You’ll be providing access to life-saving resources like meals, safe shelter, guidance and recovery. Please help a hurting neighbor find relief and hope this summer by giving today! https://bit.ly/3CQHino

🌞 Let's spread some sunshine this summer by loving our neighbors without homes! Tip 1: Give Them Essentials! During these hot months, simple essentials like hats, sunscreen, and lip balm can make a world of difference. A shade umbrella or bathing wipes are also incredibly helpful. Your small gesture could provide much-needed relief and comfort. Thank you for showing your generous and heartfelt compassion to our neighbors in need. Your support truly changes lives! 💙 For more tips on how to #LoveYourNeighbor and make a positive impact this season, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gXBuHECK Together, we can make a difference! 🌟

🏟️⚾ The Padres hit a home run in community support, partnering with the San Diego Rescue Mission to tackle homelessness—a cause dear to late owner Peter Seidler's heart. Last week, the Padres Foundation gave a generous $350,000 donation to sponsor the community center in our new 162-bed emergency shelter in National City. Check out the amazing “Sky’s The Limit” Manny Machado mural on our blog. Learn about our new South County Lighthouse and see photos of our long-standing partnership with the Padres organization. https://lnkd.in/gkQpXdC7 San Diego Padres