A homeless man name Jesse frequently visited our Pacific Beach facility. Often, he just needed someone to talk to or seek clean clothing. From out of state, Jesse had come to San Diego in the hopes of cleaning up his life and was in desperate need of guidance and direction. He had suffered the loss of an eye from a broken bottle injury, lost his ID and belongings and was living in his car.
His simple goal was to, one day, go back home – take his mother to a restaurant for dinner and become a better father to his four children. CCSA wanted to help Jesse reach his goal. In time, things got better; he found a job as a dishwasher, worked hard and kept saving his earnings. A few months later, we were delighted to receive a note from Jesse telling us that he was finally able to make it home!
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Last Updated: September 19, 2016 by ccsa-wpadmin
Jesse’s Story
A homeless man name Jesse frequently visited our Pacific Beach facility. Often, he just needed someone to talk to or seek clean clothing. From out of state, Jesse had come to San Diego in the hopes of cleaning up his life and was in desperate need of guidance and direction. He had suffered the loss of an eye from a broken bottle injury, lost his ID and belongings and was living in his car.
His simple goal was to, one day, go back home – take his mother to a restaurant for dinner and become a better father to his four children. CCSA wanted to help Jesse reach his goal. In time, things got better; he found a job as a dishwasher, worked hard and kept saving his earnings. A few months later, we were delighted to receive a note from Jesse telling us that he was finally able to make it home!
Category: Personal Impact
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Community Christian Service Agency, an ecumenical Christian agency, is to provide emergency services to individuals and families in need in San Diego County, including food, clothing, and referrals, and where practical, counseling to assist in their transition to self-reliance.
CCSA CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS 2018
THANK YOU TO THE ART PRATT FOUNDATION!
Through the efforts of Jack Carpenter and his wife Jackie, CCSA has been awarded a $3899.99 grant for a storage shed by the Board of Directors for The Art Pratt Foundation. The shed is much needed, and CCSA is very grateful for this grant. Thank you Jack and Jackie, and thank you to the Board!
HUNGER WALK 2018 CURRENT DONATION TOTAL!
$37,800!!! Wow! Thank YOU!
Haven’t made your donation yet? No problem! Just drop it by the Clairemont office or click our PayPal link below. Thank you again!
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZON SMILE SUPPORTERS! CCSA RECEIVED $75.52 AS A RESULT OF YOUR PURCHASES FROM APRIL THROUGH JUNE! NOT SIGNED UP YET! CLICK THIS LINK!
Homeless Help Beautify Ocean Beach
http://www.cbs8.com/story/38772006/homeless-helping-beautify-ocean-beach
Thank you Mrs. Dayla Kerwin!
THANK YOU Kiwanis Group for Volunteering at Saturday’s Packing!
The full movie “Tony” is now available on YouTube!
Thank you to these local stores for their regular donations to CCSA!!
Sprouts at 439 Genesee Ave
Sprouts at 3015 Clairemont Dr.
Big Lots at 12342 Poway Rd.
Big Lots at 4829 Clairemont Dr.
Big Lots at 3705 Rosecrans St.
Target at 3030 Grape St.
We appreciate all your support!
TWO BIG THANK YOU’S!
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