The Interfaith Shelter Network is an 20 year old collaborative of religious, social service, and government entities arrayed to help homeless members of the San Diego family. The Network consists of two programs: The Rotational Shelter Program and the El Nido Transitional Living Program. They represent the work of more than 120 San Diego County congregations and 3,500+ volunteers who link to offer hands up to people seeking an end to their homelessness. Our volunteers and congregations collectively have sheltered 6,750 people for 162,000 nights over the past 20 years. More than half of these guests leave our shelters for their own housing because of the professional direction and the shower of affection they receive from Network volunteers.

Our Mission 

To coordinate the efforts of participating congregations, social service agencies, and governmental programs in order to provide shelter and other resources to homeless individuals and families and enable those we serve to move toward self-sufficiency while respecting their dignity as children of God. 

Our Vision 

Our Vision is to eliminate homelessness in the urban communities of San Diego County through a cooperative partnership with faith-based communities, related government programs, and social service agencies. 

Interfaith Shelter Network is a program of the

Ecumenical Council of San Diego County

Supported by the City and County of San Diego and private donations.