Mary’s Mercy Center  www.marysmercycenter.org
The center is a response to the less fortunate.  A place where individuals find compassion and acceptance, regardless of their condition of life, and find services that meet their basic needs.  Some of these programs are a meal program which provides a hot nutritious meal six days a week, over 7,000 meals a month are served to those in need. Free Showers and Hygiene Packet program available for those in need.  Free clothing program also available for those in need through a clothes closet program. There are other programs available but these are just a few to assist those in need.

Veronica’s Home of Mercy   www.marysmercycenter.org (same as Mary’s Mercy Center)
Veronica’s Home of Mercy is committed to care for and serve the needs of adult pregnant women and women with children, prenatal to seven years at time of entry. Life at Veronica’s Home of Mercy offers a healthy alternative to substance abuses, domestic violence and homelessness. The home fosters a nurturing environment in which the individual is afforded a unique personal opportunity to hope, to dream, to love and live again.

All for God   www.allforgodcatholic.com
All for God is transforming teens and strengthening families and communities through their Parish Partner youth program. They provide the training and resources to build dynamic, life changing youth ministry in low income neighborhoods. When teens have a Gospel centered home in their neighborhood parish; lives can change! Teens that follow Christ are happier, do better in school and make better life choices; and research studies confirm it. In low-income neighborhoods, youth ministry is a proven way of intervening, helping teens to avoid problems with violence, gangs, drugs and alcohol, and other high risk behaviors. They serve over 1000 teens each month through their Parish Partner youth program.

Nativity Prep Academy  www.nativityprep.org
Nativity Prep Academy is an all-scholarship independent school providing a rigorous college prep education to at-risk children living at-or-near the poverty level in San Diego's inner city. With a 10 hour day, extended year, daily tutoring, weekly mentoring, faith formation, and support in high school and college, Nativity Prep sends over 90% of its graduates on to college.” For volunteer opportunities, visit 

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School  www.bsps-sd.org
Located in San Diego's urban center this school proclaims the Gospel and builds a foundation of Catholic faith through education, worship and service.  It recognizes and celebrates diversity and shares talents in support of one another, its parish, and its community.