Impact Services
ID Bank
Think Dignity’s ID Bank strives to ensure equitable access to and protection of vital documents for people experiencing homelessness. Our services include the secure storage of vital documents and assistance with acquiring various forms of identification, including birth certificates, social security cards, and California IDs.
You can contact our ID Bank at idbank.thinkdignity@gmail.com
Transitional Storage Center (TSC)
Our Transitional Storage Center (TSC) offers 400 lockers and bins for homeless individuals to safely store their personal belongings for an unlimited period of time, allowing them to use public transportation, work, attend appointments or classes, and participate in activities to support their transition out of homelessness.
The TSC was created in 2011 as a result of a settlement won against the City of San Diego, which involved homeless individuals whose belongings were wrongfully taken and destroyed by the City. We took over operations and management in 2012 and have since helped over 500 people gain employment and obtain housing with the support of the San Diego Housing Commission.
Monday – Friday:
7AM – 11AM and 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 12 PM
Street Boutique
Launched in 2017 as the second program of our Mobile Operations of Dignity (MOD) Squad, our Street Boutique provides menstrual and incontinence products and brand new undergarments to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. The Street Boutique aims to address period poverty and prevent long-term health issues caused by lack of access to hygienic products and garments.
Fresh Start Showers
Launched in 2016 as the premier program of our Mobile Operations of Dignity (MOD) Squad, our Fresh Start Showers is a two-shower mobile trailer that provides access to safe shower facilities and basic hygiene resources for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County.
Mobile showers are available at 1420 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9AM to 12PM.
Survival Supply Distribution
Originally launched as the Backpack Distribution, our Survival Supply Distribution is a bi-annual event that unites community members to collect and distribute thousands of essential supplies, such as hygiene items, sleeping bags, flashlights, and pet supplies, to people experiencing homelessness during the summer and winter months.
Partner Organizations
Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) is a community drawn together to support the dignity, health and well-being of people among us experiencing homelessness and poverty.
This referral-only shelter provides a safe place to sleep, as well as hot meals, clothing, necessities and access to showers, laundry, and wrap-around services.
For the thousands of vulnerable individuals trying to thrive in San Diego East County, You Did It For Me, Inc. offers connections and resources for securing and maintaining housing, food, healthcare, education, and work through a network of service providers, organizations, faith communities and volunteers.
To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations – poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment – while concurrently addressing individual self-sufficiency and emotional needs.
Homeless participants voluntarily sign up for the HCP through their Homeless Service Agency. If a participant signs up and later decided to challenge his case though a trial or motion, the case is set for a certain date in the San Diego Superior Courthouse. Homeless Court Program participants are entitled to all protections afforded by due process of law.
Veterans Village of San Diego National Stand Down is a 3-day encampment each summer designed to guide homeless veterans, and those at risk of homelessness, to services that rapidly remove barriers caused by medical, legal, mental health, and substance use concerns.
The CARE Center is a community satellite office of the District Attorney’s Office where they connect individuals and their families to community-based interventions to prevent crimes and victimization. Their mission is to pursue equal justice for all and build safe neighborhoods in partnership with the communities served by ethically prosecuting criminals, protecting victims, and preventing crime.
Dreams for Change is a force of positive change in communities. We create and apply cutting edge strategies to create paths towards financial and housing stability.
The Salvation Army’s Door of Hope is a 7-acre campus in San Diego dedicated to assisting women and families experiencing homelessness. Since 1931, it has provided support through various programs aimed at fostering independence and stability.
As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages.
