2025 Impact Report
HomeAid San Diego is proud of the impact we had in 2025 thanks to the collaboration of our community, donors, and partners.
Creating Partnerships with Impact
HomeAid San Diego is proud to partner with SDRE Homebuilders, whose mission is to create vibrant and innovative housing solutions that enhance our community.
WORKS Program Achieves Milestone of 100+ Graduates
We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone — the HomeAid WORKS program has officially surpassed 100 graduates!
Congratulations to our WORKS Cohort 11 graduating!
This group showed up, put in the work, and supported one another every step of the way. We couldn’t be more proud of their commitment and growth.
DSD Charity Golf Event Sold Out
From friendly competition to shared purpose, every swing helped raise awareness and funds to support our mission of building new lives through housing and outreach programs.
HomeAid San Diego’s Mid-Year Impact
HomeAid San Diego has had an impactful year so far and is gearing up to end 2025 strong!
HomeAid San Diego Sponsors a Dueling Basketball Carnival Booth at Taste of BIA!
HomeAid San Diego was back at Taste of BIA this year, sponsoring the Dueling Basketball Carnival Booth — and we brought the competition. With more than 350 industry professionals in attendance, it was a great opportunity to connect with partners, share our mission, and have some fun along the way.
WORKS Cohort 10 Graduates
Congratulations to our latest WORKS graduates!
Over the past several weeks, these students have built practical construction skills, learned how to read blueprints and operate tools, and strengthened their communication in the workplace.
Training for Change: HASD featured in “Builder & Developer” Magazine”
We’re honored to be featured in Builder & Developer Magazine’s July issue, highlighting the impact of our WORKS Program here in San Diego. At the intersection of housing and workforce development, this unique program equips young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness with construction training that leads to real, lasting change — for them and for our community.
Community Impact in Action – Essential Care Kit Drive sponsored by Gensler San Diego
Gensler San Diego gathered 32 volunteers to assemble 250 essential hygiene kits for the Downtown San Diego Partnership. This Care Day, led by Veronica Sandoval and Savannah Moore, provided meaningful support to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. HomeAid San Diego Board Members Staci Reidinger, Vera Howell, and Drew DeFalle, along with Executive Director John Peterson, were proud to support the effort on site. Special thanks to Jocelyn Johnson-Wilson, Megan Fowler, and Maria Levin for ensuring these kits reach the people who need them most.
HomeAid San Diego Named Beneficiary of the San Diego Development Services Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Join HomeAid San Diego at the City of San Diego Development Services Annual Charity Golf Tournament! We’re honored to once again be the beneficiary of this incredible event, with proceeds supporting our mission to end homelessness throughout San Diego County. Enjoy a day of friendly competition, community impact, and connection — all on the greens of Riverwalk Golf Club. Whether you're swinging for a cause or sponsoring to show support, your participation makes a difference. Thank you to the City of San Diego Development Services for helping us build new lives!
Turner Construction Company brings hope and a hand-up.
Turner Construction Company sponsored our latest Care Day, assembling and delivering more than 200 care kits to Alpha Project. Led by HomeAid San Diego Board Member Vera Howell, the effort supported individuals working to rebuild their lives through housing, recovery, and employment programs. We’re grateful to Turner and Alpha Project for being part of the solution — one kit, one person, one step at a time.
Building Tomorrow: State of Affordable Housing event a great success.
Real progress starts with real conversations — and San Diego showed up! At HomeAid San Diego’s Building Tomorrow: State of Affordable Housing event, we heard from leaders on the frontlines of housing and homelessness about what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to change. From rising costs and limited inventory to the growing urgency on our streets, the message was clear: collaboration is key. Thanks to everyone who brought their insight, energy, and commitment to the table.
HomeAid’s Board Chair, Jamie Prevost, recognized by the San Diego Business Journal.
HomeAid San Diego is thrilled that the San Diego Business Journal has recognized Jamie Prevost’s incredible impact! Since joining our board in 2021, Jamie’s influence has helped HomeAid San Diego complete over a dozen renovation projects—saving $1.2 million for organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Now serving as our Chairman, Jamie continues to drive meaningful partnerships that expand our reach across San Diego County. Congrats, Jamie!
Opinion: San Diego urgently needs more homeless shelters. This abandoned lot could change the game.
In this opinion piece, ED Mary Lydon discusses how currently the abandoned U.S. Navy’s H Barracks will eventually be demolished down to the concrete slab and will be the future site for the unsheltered.
HomeAid San Diego Newsletters
Oct. 2021 - We’ve Been Busy, 2 Projects Complete, 2 Fundraisers
Feb. 2022 - HomeAid San Diego’s Excited to Celebrate its 20th Anniversary!
Summer 2022 - New WORKS Program Graduates 21 Students, 12 Hired so Far
Nov. 2022 - HomeAid San Diego's 4th Annual STEP UP! Walk to End Homelessness
Spring 2023 - Updates and Events
Summer 2023 - Project Updates, WORKS Program Graduates, and Fall Social Event Prep
Dec. 2023 - HomeAid San Diego’s Impact in 2023