With New Vision… hope lives here.
Hope House is a shelter for homeless teenagers in need of support systems and housing.
This is a faith-based program of New Vision Church that supports youth affected by homelessness, neglect, abandonment, and/or abuse, through service to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
We are operate entirely through the investment of resources, time, expertise, and finances of those who share our concern for the unfathomable circumstances that leave young people without a home in “America’s Finest City.”
Homeless youth (12-24) remain the largest subset of San Diego’s homeless population.
An estimated 500 children, ages 12 to 17 years old on the street in the city of San Diego. and 1,000 more aged 18-24.
San Diego Community College District, San Diego’s largest educator has data that 18% of its 100,000 students experience homelessness.
Within 72 hours of being on the street, an unaccompanied minor will be approached by someone whose intent is to victimize or traffic them for sex.
Home-cooked, ordered and delivered from a local restaurant, or arranged to be prepared at Hope House in our own kitchen… one of the best ways to support the youth at Hope House is to provide a meal.
Please use TakeThemAMeal.com to keep it organized.
This video gives step-by-step directions and the log in information.
…those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
What People Are Saying
“Hope House continues to be a haven for our community and the first resource I trust with the children we work with."
— Glady Whitehead, CEO of Homecourt Advantage
“Every time we interact with the staff, volunteers or residents at Hope House, they are kind, courteous, and prioritized to the health and well-being of each teen resident. We will continue to minister with Hope House far into the future.”
— Amy Conrad, Executive Director - Youth For Christ San Diego
“Hope House has been a highly valued partner of the Monarch School. Our Hope House graduates have benefited greatly as a result of the commitment and unmistakable passion that is displayed consistently from their staff and leadership.”
- Mike Paredes, Principal of Monarch School - San Diego County Office of Education
“Their dedication to helping young people grow mentally, spiritually and physically helped my player become an outstanding rugby player AND a wonderful young lady: full of respect for everyone, including herself.”
— Dónal Pugh (“Coach Kiwi”), Rugby Coach - Hoover High School
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress”
What’s new?
New shelter site recently re-modeled and furnished, including a computer lab set up for online learning.
“Under a new roof” as a program of New Vision Church.
A new website & online home here at hopehouse.city
What’s not?
Homeless youth in our community still need safe, stable housing
The inventory of shelter beds for teens remains a small fraction of what is needed in San Diego.
New Vision’s commitment persists to overcome challenges from the pandemic and engage this need with shelter and sustenance,, educational support, personal development, and most of all… hope
What’s necessary?
Investment into the lives of young people whose options and opportunities are severely limited, especially with the barriers from COVID.
Shelter, Supervision, & Sustenance
Housing, utilities, furnishings, cleaning, laundry supplies.
Safe, qualified, and supportive staff 24/7.
Meals, snacks, groceries, cooking ingredients.
Medication management.
Transportation for medical appointments.
Support Systems
Supportive community of faith. Friends. Family.
Shelter staff and volunteers.
Tutors, mentors, techs, sub contractors, and more.
Collaboration with schools, social services, healthcare.
Community partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and other churches.
Specific Needs
Meals (can be prepared or delivered)
Christmas, birthday, and graduation celebrations
Scholarship funding & assistance with referrals and application for colleges, scholarships, and employment.
Transition resources for youth moving in and moving out.
Clothing for daily use and special events.
What’s next?
Hope House has opened its doors and extends this opportunity to San Diego youth in state of homelessness.
We need to expand our tribe of people dedicated to sharing the fruit of their own hope with young people who are struggling to find theirs.