Services available include food assistance, hygiene items, clothing assistance, diapers and formula, and summer camps for children. Additionally, individuals can access referrals and case management, recovery meetings, and the “A Way Back Home” program, providing essential support for those in need.
The Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center
1025 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
(619) 440-4683
infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org
East County Red Shield Community Center, Food Bank & Family Resource Center
The Salvation Army Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need, fighting hunger and supporting communities with compassion.
Your donation to Home Start supports housing, food, hygiene resources, therapy, and child-abuse prevention for vulnerable children and families in San Diego, helping them stay safe and supported.
La Maestra Community Health Centers
La Maestra Community Health Centers provides comprehensive, culturally competent healthcare and support services to underserved communities in San Diego. Their services include primary and specialty medical care, dental and behavioral health services, legal advocacy, and health education. They operate multiple clinics, including school-based and mobile units, to ensure accessible care for all individuals, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay
Founded in 1978, Mental Health Systems provides innovative behavioral health, housing, and recovery services for youth, veterans, and justice-involved individuals, supporting prevention, intervention, and treatment across diverse community populations.
Challenge Center Treatment Scholorship
The Challenge Center Treatment Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to individuals with disabilities, covering up to 75% of service fees for qualifying members. This support helps those with low income or who have exhausted their insurance coverage access essential physical therapy and wellness programs, promoting independence and improved quality of life.
As a friend of The Arc of San Diego, you assist with ensuring our organization provides vital services in helping people with disabilities learn essential life skills, fulfill their personal goals, and reach their maximum potential.
Love is Respect empowers young people to prevent dating abuse and promote healthy relationships, building a future free of abuse.
Think Dignity’s mission is to inspire, empower, and organize our community to advance basic dignity for those living on the streets.
The mission of Dreams for Change remains its guiding beacon: To respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost-effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of families and individuals.
License to Freedom welcomes support to help staff and volunteers protect clients and stand against violence, making a community difference.
For almost 40 years we have helped people find communities where they feel safe and respected, and can be themselves in every aspect of their lives.
East County Donor Center
Provides blood and blood-related laboratory services including but not limited to blood donations. Donations are provided to San Diego, Imperial, and Riverside County hospitals.
San Diego Blood Bank
776 Arnele Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Sunday – Saturday :
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
(800) 469-7322
East County Transitional Living Center
A $25 donation provides a night of care, meals, showers, and safety. Larger donations support recovery programs, offering hope and stability to those in need.
We encourage all of our donors to come into Crisis House with donations. Our team would love to meet you and personally show you the impact your donation has on our clients and ultimately, the community.
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego provides affordable, high-quality care to uninsured, low-income, and underserved individuals, making it Southern California’s largest community clinic for the uninsured.
San Ysidro Health is a non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family.
Community Research Foundation Behavioral Healthcare
CRF Behavioral Healthcare provides innovative mental health services to low-income San Diego residents affected by serious mental illness since 1980. Donations support expansion.
Freedom Ranch provides addiction treatment, housing, and meals to men in need, relying on donations for support and sustainability.
Vista Hill supports individuals and families facing mental illness, substance use, and disabilities, providing guidance and resources to improve lives.
We believe that every person deserves to live the life of their choosing. We partner with people and their families to identify goals, and then provide the support needed to grow and learn new skills using our disability services in San Diego and Imperial Counties. For us, it’s more than just delivering quality services, we are helping people build quality lives.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential, 24/7 support for individuals affected by domestic and dating violence, offering crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources.
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Since 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program has provided free legal services to thousands of low-income individuals, making it the county’s oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal organization.
San Diego Rapid Response Network
The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) is a coalition of human rights and service organizations, attorneys, and community leaders dedicated to aiding immigrants and their families in the San Diego border region.
PATH provided essential services, case management, temporary shelter, and, eventually, a permanent place to call home.
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) serves America’s Veterans and their families in overcoming homelessness, addiction, unemployment, barriers to health and mental health care and related challenges.
Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food to fight hunger, doubling donations to provide fresh produce and meals to those in need.
Join us in Santee to fight hunger—neighbors helping neighbors to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
Organizacion Club Libertad Justicia y Ley
Club Libertad Justicia y Ley promotes community support, justice, and legal education through outreach, empowerment, and advocacy for underserved populations.
McAlister Institute provides professional services that heal the lives of individuals and families, improving the quality of life in communities through the miracle of recovery.
Our free medical clinic serves thousands annually, offering care without charges, bills, or insurance forms, through dedicated efforts.
Southern Indian Health Council
Southern Indian Health Council provides culturally competent medical, dental, behavioral, and community services to support Native American health and wellness.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides education, support, advocacy, and awareness to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
San Diego Centers for Children
JoyMakers make a positive impact on the children, teens, and families we serve. By providing a unique blend of volunteerism, raising awareness, and in-kind and monetary donations throughout the year, JoyMakers continue to make an incredible impact toward our mission.
The mission of All Kids Academy Head Start is to serve children, families, and communities by closing the achievement gap. To this end, we provide quality school readiness and comprehensive services; and partner with families to support their hopes and desires, in achieving their maximum potential as productive members of society.
211 connects over 45,000 people daily to local resources, services, and support from experts across the U.S. and Canada, improving lives and addressing community needs for individuals and families.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Make a difference for San Diegans in need and support our work in the fight against poverty and injustice
Your gift positively impacts seniors, keeping them supported & safe so they may age with dignity and independence. Thank you for making a difference!
CSA San Diego County promotes social justice, advocates against discrimination, and ensures equal housing opportunities for all individuals.
The YMCA of San Diego County promotes healthy living, serving nearly 400,000 residents with a faith-based mission and 4,500 employees.
San Diego Youth Services provides shelter, housing, and support for youth, offering prevention, intervention, and long-term solutions.
Volunteers of America Southwest provides education, substance use treatment, and housing for vulnerable populations, including children, veterans, seniors, and mentally ill.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Opportunity Matching
Dedicated to making volunteering easier and communities stronger, offering carefully selected projects that ensure a meaningful experience for volunteers.
HandsOn San Diego
Saturday – Sunday:
12:00 am – 12:00 am
info@handsonsandiego.org
Share your skills to support vulnerable communities through mentorship, outreach, legal aid, fundraising, marketing, budgeting, and public speaking.
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego provides affordable, high-quality care to uninsured, low-income, and underserved individuals, making it Southern California’s largest community clinic for the uninsured.
San Diego Centers for Children
JoyMakers make a positive impact on the children, teens, and families we serve. By providing a unique blend of volunteerism, raising awareness, and in-kind and monetary donations throughout the year, JoyMakers continue to make an incredible impact toward our mission.
Getting involved at your local library is a fun and rewarding experience. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at San Diego County Library.
ElderHelp is a dynamic, values-based agency dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families. We provide community-based solutions through professional staff and over 350 volunteers committed to helping older adults live independently in their own homes.
License to Freedom welcomes support to help staff and volunteers protect clients and stand against violence, making a community difference.
Volunteers of America Southwest provides education, substance use treatment, and housing for vulnerable populations, including children, veterans, seniors, and mentally ill.
Volunteers support Feeding San Diego’s mission to end hunger by sorting food, assisting distributions, and helping with community-based efforts.
East County Transitional Living Center
ECTLC volunteers help end homelessness by supporting fundraisers, serving meals, offering jobs, and empowering participants to become independent and whole.
Home Start has an AMAZING community of volunteers, interns, group partners, and Board Members that selflessly give their time to make our work easier and support our mission to help families thrive.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness advocates for mental health awareness, providing support, education, and resources to individuals and families.
Volunteers are vital to our ongoing success. They come from all walks of life with the common pursuit of making a difference in the lives of others. Over 200 dedicated volunteers annually help The Arc carry out its mission of empowering individuals to achieve their life goals each year. As an organization, we do everything to ensure you have the best experience volunteering in our programs
Think Dignity’s mission is to inspire, empower, and organize our community to advance basic dignity for those living on the streets.
The mission of Dreams for Change remains its guiding beacon: To respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost-effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of families and individuals.
The YMCA of San Diego County promotes healthy living, serving nearly 400,000 residents with a faith-based mission and 4,500 employees.
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) serves America’s Veterans and their families in overcoming homelessness, addiction, unemployment, barriers to health and mental health care and related challenges.
Volunteers 16+ help sort donations, pack food, assist clients, and clean during 2–4 hour shifts with light lifting.
East County Red Shield Community Center, Food Bank & Family Resource Center
The Salvation Army Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need, fighting hunger and supporting communities with compassion.
Our free medical clinic serves thousands annually, offering care without charges, bills, or insurance forms, through dedicated efforts.
Volunteering at Neighborhood improves lives, builds skills, and fosters community. Join us to make a rewarding impact together.
We believe that every person deserves to live the life of their choosing. We partner with people and their families to identify goals, and then provide the support needed to grow and learn new skills using our disability services in San Diego and Imperial Counties. For us, it’s more than just delivering quality services, we are helping people build quality lives.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Legal Aid Society of San Diego offers free legal services to low-income residents, funded by government, endowments, and guided by a local board.
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Since 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program has provided free legal services to thousands of low-income individuals, making it the county’s oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal organization.
We are moving thousands of families, Veterans, and chronically homeless individuals into permanent housing each year. Support our neighbors experiencing homelessness by volunteering with PATH. We offer opportunities for groups and individuals.