Interfaith Community Services

Here’s to second chances! Join us for a day of shopping, food, and wellness at the 4th Annual Change Your Mind Festival—a beachside event featuring Flea by the Sea, a curated collection of vintage clothing, accessories, and more. All proceeds from Flea by the Sea support Interfaith’s programs. Register now to enter our raffle—prizes include a vintage Rolex and a Cartier scarf! Click here: https://lnkd.in/e8Wn4s-e or email communications@interfaithservices.org for more info.

Únete a nosotros y descubre las claves de la resiliencia en nuestra próxima Presentación Educativa Comunitaria gratuita en Zoom “CONSTRUYENDO LA RESILIENCIA Y EL EFECTO EN LA SALUD MENTAL”. Sera el 14 de Abril del 2025 a las 7:00 PM. Hablaremos de ideas y estrategias prácticas para afrontar los desafíos de la vida y fortalecer tu resiliencia. No querrás perder esta oportunidad! Regístrate ahora para continuar el viaje hacia una mayor fortaleza y bienestar. Sigue este enlace: https://lnkd.in/gTfathKK

Why I Care! Hear why Alex volunteers in the video below. Local support keeps essential services strong—and right now, every dollar donated is matched and stays 100% local, helping seniors, veterans, and neighbors in need. Make twice the difference with your gift. Click here: https://lnkd.in/gK4Z523U and select “Match My Gift: Resiliency Fund” from the dropdown menu.

Interfaith is hiring Homeless Outreach Workers! Homeless outreach is hands-on, human work—meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are, building trust, and helping them access the care, housing, and stability they deserve. As part of our team, we empower you to grow professionally through: • Financial aid for SUD counseling & MSW pathways • Paid internships (with university approval) • Reimbursement for licensure, trainings & conferences • Ongoing behavioral health trainings Start your career with purpose. Visit our careers page here: https://lnkd.in/gWaefX4N

Our community is stepping up in a big way! After reaching our original match, a generous donor has added another $100,000—not just extending the match, but increasing it by 4X. Regardless of what’s happening around the world, our neighbors are still counting on us. Federally funded programs include: • Veterans • Senior Services • Rapid Rehousing • Substance Use Disorder (3-month residential treatment) Local contributions are crucial to keeping services strong. Every dollar donated is matched and stays 100% local, helping neighbors in need. Help us reach our match and make twice the impact! Donate today! Click here: https://lnkd.in/gK4Z523U and select “Match My Gift: Resiliency Fund” from the dropdown menu.

Over the weekend, Interfaith hosted a celebration to honor the volunteers and donors who support our work year-round. Their dedication plays a vital role in every aspect of our mission—from providing direct services to participating in community outreach and supporting our programs. Thank you for showing up, time and again, with compassion and dedication. Want to get involved? Visit https://lnkd.in/gtQ3tUxT for more information!

Know a senior who's at risk of losing housing? Our team is here for adults 55+ at our main location, 550 W. Washington Ave in Escondido. Walk-in hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM. Get support with food, rental assistance, transportation, benefits, and more. Questions? Stop by or call us at (760) 489-6380.

Showcase your small business or organization at the 4th Annual Change Your Mind Festival, presented by Interfaith Community Services. This beachside festival will be held at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater ONE WEEK BEFORE MOTHER’S DAY so shoppers will be on the lookout for that special gift or tasty treat. Change Your Mind draws approximately 2,000 visitors and beachgoers, who participate in this day focused on wellness, positivity, and joy. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g6wpG8DF or email communications@interfaithservices.org for more information!

Building a stronger community, together! Thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Walmart Neighborhood Market and Manager Tony at 1266 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, our Family Shelter can continue providing essential care for local families. Thank you, Walmart, for sparking good in our community! #WalmartSparkGood

Volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do! Whether it’s preparing taxes, serving meals, or helping assess a client's needs, their dedication—totaling 28,922 hours last year—makes that clear. April is all about celebrating our volunteers, so be sure to follow along this month as we showcase their dedication and hard work. Want to get involved? Visit https://lnkd.in/gtQ3tUxT for more information!