211 San Diego
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Charity Navigator
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Research a charity ↗Candid / GuideStar
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Explore GuideStar ↗VolunteerMatch at Idealist
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Find opportunities ↗Veterans Village of San Diego
Explore housing, employment, mental health, rehabilitation, and support services for veterans.
Explore veteran services ↗San Diego Food Bank
Locate food distributions, nutrition programs, and ways to donate or volunteer.
Find food assistance ↗IRS Tax Exempt Search
Confirm an organization’s federal tax-exempt status using the official IRS database.
Verify with the IRS ↗Feeding San Diego
Search a ZIP-code map for free food distributions and learn about volunteer opportunities.
Find free food ↗Father Joe’s Villages
Find shelter, meals, hygiene services, healthcare, and housing support for people facing homelessness.
Get help ↗YWCA San Diego County
Access safety planning, shelter, housing, and support for adults and children experiencing domestic violence.
Explore support services ↗NAMI San Diego
Find education, support groups, helplines, and mental health resources for individuals and families.
Find mental health support ↗Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Explore free legal assistance for qualifying low-income and vulnerable San Diego residents.
Find legal help ↗San Diego Youth Services
Find support for youth and families, including housing, behavioral health, foster care, and prevention services.
Explore youth services ↗ElderHelp of San Diego
Connect with transportation, housing support, caregiver help, and services that support independent living.
Explore senior services ↗The San Diego LGBT Community Center
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Explore Center services ↗San Diego Humane Society
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Explore animal services ↗National Domestic Violence Hotline
Reach trained advocates by phone, text, or chat and find safety-planning and local-support resources.
Get confidential support ↗988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat with a crisis counselor for emotional support at any time.
Connect with 988 ↗Feeding America
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Find a food bank ↗USA.gov Benefit Finder
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