GETTING HOMELESS YOUTH OFF THE STREETS

Solving San Diego Youth Homelessness since 2001

Opening Doors for Unhoused Youth since 2001

Our Mission

Doors of Change transforms the lives of unhoused youth through immediate response, personalized support, and pathways to housing, healing, and self-sufficiency.

Be Part of the Solution!

Make a one-time gift today to open a door of hope for a unhoused youth

Start a monthly gift today to ensure no youth has to face the streets alone!

Empower at-risk youth for generations to come by contributing to our Legacy Fund!

Every youth is responded to within 2 hours, and our case management team is available 24/7.

Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of unhoused youth in San Diego County, one young person at a time. For 25 years we have helped over 3,000 youth get off the streets into shelters, permanent housing, and have provided other forms of support for long-term self sustainability.

Every youth works with one personalized case manager throughout their engagement, creating trust and allowing them to navigate emergencies better.

Since starting our Homeless Youth Advocacy Program in 2021, we have helped over 1,000 youth find shelter and safe housing!

Check out our 2025 Impact!

2026 Concert of Hope featuring Tom Petty Tribute Band,

Pettybreakers!

Save the Date!

Join us September 26, 2026 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets on sale soon!

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FORMER HOMELESS YOUTH ARE CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIETY

Doors Of Change gave me an opportunity to change my life and be self-sufficient. – Thomas

Homeless at 15 and diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. Now permanently housed, cancer free, and going to college.

Homeless from ages 12-15; now a law school graduate and DOC Board Member!

Was living in a car and in an abusive, unsafe relationship. Today with a full-time job and is a new homeowner.

Homeless and struggling with severe mental health crisis. Today an aspiring social worker and advocate.

Changing lives one youth at a time

Doors of Change helps “TAY” Youth to get off the street, become self sufficient, and reconnect with loved ones.

We serve

Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 17-24, within the homeless community.

We work

throughout San Diego County wherever youth congregate and hide from danger.

We respond

withon 2 hours of contact and are available 24/7/365.

We house

unhoused youth through our vast network of partners, who specialize in permanent, transitional, and temporary housing.

Why Doors of Change

"I keep signing guitars every year because I believe in what you are doing. Meeting Matt, one of your youth, touched my heart."

B.B. KingSigned guitars raised $165,000

"I saw on TV about the homeless youth issue. Doors of Change gives these youth hope."

Buddy GuySigned guitars raised $40,200

"I keep signing guitars every year because I believe in what you are doing. Meeting Matt, one of your youth, touched my heart."

B.B. KingSigned guitars raised $165,000

"If you didn’t ask me to sign guitars every year, you would hurt my feelings. I am honored to be a part of Doors of Change/Photocharity."

Etta JamesSigned guitars raised $25,000

"I saw on TV about the homeless youth issue. Doors of Change gives these youth hope."

Buddy GuySigned guitars raised $40,200

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE ANGEL TEAM™ SPONSORS FOR HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH

2025 Sponsors

Co-Title Sponsors

Support homeless youth when they need you most.

Your unrestricted gifts enable us to provide immediate shelter, case management, and life-changing ongoing support for Homeless Youth in San Diego County.