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Thanks to our friends at the
David T. and Dorris E. Staples Foundation, all gifts to Interfaith Community Services will be matched dollar for dollar up to $40,000. This doubles the impact YOU will make in our community today!
Your vital support empowers us to provide transformative programs and access to crucial services. Thank you for being part of the change we need Today!
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Before finding Interfaith, Valerie and her cat lived in a small trailer, isolated and too far from the medical care she needed. For over 12 years, her limited resources provided her with no other option.
Thanks to your support, Interfaith helped Valerie get the help she deserved.
Through our partnership with Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe Program, we supported Valerie’s transition to a senior living community, while addressing her need for in-home care and access to medical services. We also worked with our partners to cover three months of rent, find a suitable hospital-style bed for her medical needs, and Interfaith fully furnished her apartment through our Make-it-a-Home program. Thank you to everyone who supports our impactful work. Together, we truly change and improve lives!
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We are proud to announce that Interfaith Community Services has earned Charity Navigator’s highest possible 4-star rating for a seventh consecutive year. Only 9% of charities or non-profits evaluated in America have been able to achieve this exceptional milestone. It is exciting to see our important work recognized as exceeding industry standards while re-affirming our transparency and accountability to our supporters and community.
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Interfaith Community Services partnered with the Regional Task Force on the Homeless in counting and surveying our neighbors in need. Our gratitude goes out to the over 75 Volunteers who joined forces in Escondido for the annual count. As data is finalized from this year’s Point-In-Time-Count, we will learn more about how State and County funding, essential in reducing homelessness, will be impacted. To learn more about the Point-In-Time count’s importance to our communities, you can read a recent article from the San Diego Tribune by clicking on this link:
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Meet Escondido change makers Schafer, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team Clinician (PERT), and Jen, Interfaith Community Services Homeless Outreach Team member. In collaboration with their teams, Jen and Schafer provide respectful and professional outreach support to individuals experiencing homelessness, including referrals to available community resources and case management services. Thank you Schafer and Jen for your unwavering leadership, compassion and care. |
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A few years ago, Vanessa lived in her car and lost custody of her three children while battling addiction. In her own healing process, she started a non-profit program, Oceanside Homeless Resource, now also called “Love on the ground.” Listen to Vanessa’s powerful story about hope, love, compassion, open hearts and minds. In Vanessa’s own words, “Let us walk together and be love on the ground.”
Vanessa’s story truly highlights the importance and need for treatment programs like Interfaith’s Recovery & Wellness Center.
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Meet Sarah, In-Kind Donations Specialist. Sarah works closely with our staff, clients, donors, partners, and vendors to continue to grow the program’s effectiveness. You can find Sarah at our headquarters in Escondido, supporting our pantry duties, warehouse operations, fresh food rescue, donation drives, and more.
Interested in making a donation to meet our immediate needs?
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Drop-off Donations on Weekdays 8:00am - 5:00pm
550 W. Washington Ave (Corner of Quince St.) Escondido, CA 92025
In-Kind Donations made easy with Amazon
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Thankful for Volunteers and Change Makers |
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Thank you Dr. Bronner's for your very generous donation of Dr. Bronner's Magic All-One Chocolate bars. Everyone enjoyed the delicious chocolate and greatly appreciate you honoring our strength and resilience.
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Huge thanks to the incredible Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club and Foundation for this very generous gift! The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo has been making a difference at Interfaith for years, changing and impacting so many lives along the way!
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We are grateful to the United Methodist Church Of Vista, who has been a supporter of Interfaith's work through partnership, friendship, and funding for nearly 20 years. With a grant of $25,000 through UMC of Vista's Outreach Grant, Interfaith continues its work of providing Vista residents with the resources and services they need to improve their lives.
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San Diego Gas & Electric allows Interfaith to offer vouchers through their Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. Individuals who have received a shut off notice may bring their bill into our office to inquire about financial assistance. Meet with a Case Manager, Monday-Fridays 8-11 AM with the exception of the first Friday of every month.
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We are grateful for Hidden Meadows Community annual Food Drive. This year, they collected over 963 pounds of food and $270 in monetary donations.
Many thanks to Nancy and Val from Hidden Meadows Community for leading this extraordinary effort and Charlie, In-Kind team leader.
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Contributing has never been so easy. Select Interfaith Community Services as your Charity on Amazon Smile!
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Questions:
Shira Jacobs, Communications & PR Manager
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Interfaith Community Services
550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 489-6380
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