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Foster & Adoptions Wish List
Housing Essentials Wish List
Youth Drop-In Center Wish List
Domestic Violence & Trafficking Program Wish List
Your support provides:
Every night in San Diego, young people face homelessness, trauma, hunger, and the fear of having nowhere safe to turn. When you choose to donate, your generosity gives young people:
- Safe housing and shelter for homeless youth
- Mental health counseling and crisis care
- Emergency support and healing services for human trafficking survivors
- Programs for foster youth transitioning into adulthood
- Warm meals, clothing, and essential winter supplies
Youth Success Stories
“We do not look like what we’ve been through! Many children who suffer from youth homelessness are couch surfing, staying at parks hidden and still attending school. We are a hidden but very real population of youth who aren’t so clearly seen. SDYS is working to help the hidden population of youth like me.”
"I became homeless, sleeping behind shipping containers until my dad could figure out his next move...Then I was connected with San Diego Youth Services. Because of that support, I became the first in my family to graduate high school, with a 4.3 GPA, was accepted to most of the colleges I applied to, gained valuable work experiences, and built a stable, thriving life."
A year ago, John was just focused on survival. With no roof over his head and no real sense of direction, his goal was to make it through each day. “But then I found SDYS. They met me where I was, gave me support when I needed it most, and helped me cover the basics so I could finally do something I hadn’t done in a long time—dream."