Harnessing the Power of Community Relationships

to impact our neighborhood's most urgent social challenges

EIN: 47-4016591

What Do We Do?

We are creating an interdependent community aligned with a common goal — a thriving, safe and welcoming neighborhood for everyone!

Our current focus is addressing the unmet needs of unsheltered individuals and families in the Central Beach Area of San Diego – making sure the most vulnerable are cared for with compassion and equity through the efforts of Community Members and Community Partners.

How Do We Do It?

Shoreline Community Services steps in to fill the gaps by offering connections to existing resources and services. To reduce the barriers that can prevent self-sufficiency, we align our most vulnerable neighbors with resources in the greater community.

Our intentional programming includes:

The Compass Station

A drop-in resource center for unhoused individuals to receive services needed to begin their journey off of the street.

Volunteer Community Outreach

A team of trained volunteers that meet unsheltered individuals where they are, building relationships, trust and support as well as offering connections to the resources and services they need.

image of people in community working together

Medical Respite Hotel Program

Medically fragile individuals who are released from a medical stay are given time to recover in safety and comfort in a hotel room.

photo of hotel for the hotel respite program

Community Care Crew

A transitional employment program for unhoused individuals including paid work, case management, career counseling and temporary workforce housing.

image of man sweeping up trash in Pacific Beach as part of the Community Care Crew

Who Are the Community Partners?

Shoreline Community Services works in association with a growing number of Community Partners to enrich and grow services.

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Blog, News & Media

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: The Role of Transitional Housing and Employment

Homelessness requires a multi-faceted solution. Transitional housing provides stability, safety, and supportive services to help individuals rebuild their lives. Employment programs like Shoreline Community Services’ Community Care Crew offer paid work, skill-building, and career guidance, empowering participants to achieve self-sufficiency.

Learn more about these vital programs and how you can help make a difference—read the full blog today!

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PB Monthly – Pacific Beach streets, sidewalks are getting cleaned by unhoused residents striving to overcome adversity

It’s 6:28 a.m. and it’s quiet in Pacific Beach. There’s a chill in the air left over by the overnight marine layer. Streetlights are all that illuminate the streets. In those waking hours, behind St. Andrew’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, five people gather and don neon green vests. They’re ready to pile into the warmth of the truck. But before they can do that, they load up trash cans on wheels, garbage grabber tools, trash bags and brooms. Louisa Gutierrez has dreams of working in healthcare again. Tristan Amory

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