GETTING HOMELESS YOUTH OFF THE STREETS

Solving San Diego Youth Homelessness since 2001

Results are in! 2023 "Concert of Hope" with Ben Harper

We provide rapid, empathetic care to homeless youth who are looking for a way off of the streets.

Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of homeless youth in San Diego County, one young person at a time. For more than 22 years we have helped place over 2,800 homeless youth in safe housing and off the streets.

In 2022 we helped a record 349 homeless youth get safe housing.

In 2023 we anticipate the need will be even greater.

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 homeless youth who are the most underserved homeless population

We work

in San Diego County where homeless youth congregate and hide from danger

We respond

in near real time to help youth who need immediate assistance

We house

homeless youth in temporary shelters and ultimately permanent housing

News & Media

Watch this short video to learn more about how our

Homeless Youth Advocacy Program (HYAP) is changing lives!

Justine’s Rocky Story

Channel 8

Justine’s Rocky

2018 Transforming the Lives of Homeless Youth

NBC 7

Bill Walton’s Support

YOUR SUPPORT CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS YOUTH

Help provide Virtual Case management, safety essentials, food, and more for as little as 36 cents a day!

Join our homeless youth ANGEL TEAM ™

Print Media

Music, art program for homeless youth grows

In a scene that has played out a couple of times a week for the past several years, Jeffrey Sitcov approached a young couple sitting on a wall in Ocean Beach on recent Sunday afternoon and made an offer.

April 15, 2019

Tyler De Los Reyes Honored at Petco Park

Tyler De Los Reyes is a formerly homeless teen who got his life on track with the help of Photocharity, a nonprofit that funds programs at the Storefront, the shelter for homeless youth where Tyler got off the streets. He was honored by the Padres Aug

September 11, 2014

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

"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

"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

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO CHANGE THE WORLD THAN RIGHT NOW!

Doors of Change™ enjoys a wide range of public and private support, though the majority of its funding comes through the generosity of private donors and an annual fundraiser. The music industry has been especially touched by the cause with artists such as Billy Joel, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, (and many others), donating signed memorabilia that has raised $850,000.

If you are motivated to transform the lives of homeless youth in your community, please make a donation here.

After COVID 19: Your donation funds crucial case management services to help homeless youth access vital resources, including safe housing.

FORMER HOMELESS YOUTH ARE CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIETY

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

Homeless from ages 12-15; has now been employed for 10 years, was named Employee of the Month at Petco Park, now a 911 EMS Worker.

Homeless from ages 12-15; now attending UC Santa Barbara on a full scholarship, has lived in an apartment and had her own jewelry business for 10 years.

Homeless for 4 months; has now been employed and living in an apartment for 10 years and has saved $20,000, currently a student at UC Riverside majoring in engineering (full scholarship).

Homeless for 6 months; now lives in an apartment and has been employed for 18 months, has saved $17,000.

Homeless from ages 12-15; has now been employed for 10 years, was named Employee of the Month at Petco Park, now a 911 EMS Worker.

Homeless from ages 12-15; now attending UC Santa Barbara on a full scholarship, has lived in an apartment and had her own jewelry business for 10 years.

Homeless for 4 months; has now been employed and living in an apartment for 10 years and has saved $20,000, currently a student at UC Riverside majoring in engineering (full scholarship).

Homeless for 6 months; now lives in an apartment and has been employed for 18 months, has saved $17,000.

Memorabilia

The first Music Angel to help Doors of Change was Billy Joel. He liked our vision of getting homeless youth off the streets and autographed a keyboard for us. Soon after, Billy Joel told Elton John about the organization and Elton agreed to sign a keyboard. Over the years these two superstars have signed 10 signed keyboards for us.

Their support helped us earn the support of many more musicians and entertainers, including B.B King, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Ringo Starr, James Taylor, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Willy Nelson, Tony Bennett, Steve Martin, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Seal, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Chris Isaak, Johnny Winter, Jason Mraz and many more.

Comedians that have helped us include Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Jerry Seinfeld. Since 2001 we have raised $874,000 selling signed memorabilia. To see currently available memorabilia vist

BILLY JOEL SIGNED ROLAND KEYBOARD

Billy Joel was the 1st Musician to help Doors of Change 19.5 years ago. …

$18,000.00

CHRIS ISAAK SIGNED GUITAR (RULES OF ROCK)

Original Artwork …

$7,000.00

CHRIS ISAAK SIGNED GUITAR (KEEP ON SWINGIN!)

Original Artwork …

$7,000.00

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE ANGEL TEAM™ SPONSORS FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM FOR HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH

Headlining Sponsor

Co-Title Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

2021 New Corporate Sponsors/ Foundations

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.

Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of homeless youth, one young person at a time. Read More

Solving San Diego Youth Homelessness since 2001

Solving San Diego Youth Homelessness since 2001

Results are in! 2023 "Concert of Hope" with Ben Harper

We provide rapid, empathetic care to homeless youth who are looking for a way off of the streets.

Changing lives one youth at a time

We serve

We work

We respond

We house

News & Media

YOUR SUPPORT CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS YOUTH

Print Media

Music, art program for homeless youth grows

Tyler De Los Reyes Honored at Petco Park

Why Doors of Change

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO CHANGE THE WORLD THAN RIGHT NOW!

FORMER HOMELESS YOUTH ARE CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIETY

Memorabilia

BILLY JOEL SIGNED ROLAND KEYBOARD

CHRIS ISAAK SIGNED GUITAR (RULES OF ROCK)

CHRIS ISAAK SIGNED GUITAR (KEEP ON SWINGIN!)

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE ANGEL TEAM™ SPONSORS FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM FOR HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH

Support homeless youth when they need you most.

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