The homeless issue in San Diego remains a significant and intricate challenge impacting the city. With a homeless population estimated in the thousands, the difficulties encompass affordable housing shortages, economic disparities, and limited access to mental health services. Despite ongoing efforts by local government and non-profit organizations to provide shelters and support, many individuals continue to grapple with basic necessities and encounter obstacles to achieving long-term stability. At PB Presbyterian, we actively host and offer various programs to aid the homeless community. Further details about these initiatives are provided below, or feel free to visit our office for additional information.
Our Sunday Night Ministry and Mail Service
For over 30 years, Pacific Beach Presbyterian has offered neighbors in need a warm meal every Sunday evening.
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If you’d like to volunteer, join us for Prep Love on Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM to help prep produce for Sunday’s dinner. Tasks include washing and chopping fruits and veggies in a relaxed environment—perfect for getting to know one another better. Sitting tasks are available upon request, and no previous experience is required. Come on Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM for final meal preparations, where you’ll help cook and warm the dishes as everything comes together!
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Join us on Sunday for Serve Love, our Sunday Night Ministry, to help with final preparations for dinner service. We start greeting guests at 4 PM as they arrive and settle into our safe, welcoming environment. Dinner service begins at 5 PM. Once seconds are served and guests start to depart, cleanup will begin, wrapping up around 7 PM. Volunteers are free to come and go as their schedule permits!
If you'd like to make a monetary donation
to help us purchase additional food items,
please click here.
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In addition to our dinner ministry for the unhoused population, PB Pres offers individuals experiencing homelessness the chance to use our address for receiving mail, whether temporarily or long-term. Those interested can visit the church office during designated mail service hours (listed below), where our staff will assist them with the registration process. A photo ID is needed to receive mail.
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Mail Service Hours:
Tuesday: 10am – 12pm
Wednesday: 10am – 2pm
Thursday & Friday: 10am – 12pm
Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA)
The mission of the Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA), an ecumenical Christian agency, is to provide emergency services to individuals and families in need throughout San Diego County. These services include food, clothing, referrals, and counseling where feasible, aimed at assisting clients in their journey toward self-reliance.
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The Pacific Beach Center serves as a vital resource for homeless individuals, The center provides emergency and transitional support on a walk-in basis, offers services such as emergency food and clothing, as well as transportation assistance through day passes for medical appointments. Volunteer clothing services are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and half-days on Thursdays.
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Volunteer nurses provide basic first aid and make referrals to other medical providers when necessary.
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Furthermore, a volunteer hairdresser visits monthly to provide complimentary haircuts for clients. For more information on availability and services, please contact us at (858) 272-0613.
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Additional information can be found on their website.