Located in the cities of Clairemont and Chula Vista, LSS San Diego County currently offers a range of programs for seniors, youth, and those in need of emergency services. We strategically partner with schools, churches, and other community locations to bring our services where they are needed most.
Mission
Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping and empowering vulnerable people in Southern California.
Vision
Sharing the love of Christ, we are a community to care and be cared for…where the vulnerable are safer and stronger; where the dependent are self-sustaining; where the isolated dwell in community; where the weary will be given hope.
LSS San Diego operates the Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center, Senior Companion Program, two educational TRiO programs that support entry for first-generation students into post-graduation institutions, and an emergency food pantry. This method of partnering allows us to provide service opportunities that are valuable for our clients and volunteers.
- Food Pantry
- Senior Companions
- Caring Neighbors
- Referral Services
- TRIO Programs (Upward Bound and Talent Search)
- Housing Counseling
- Payee Services
Lawrence and Edna McDonald have been married more than 45 years. They met in San Diego when he was a sailor. He served the USA for 20 years. They are proud parents of a daughter, Myisha.
This couple had a great life together. Lawrence was very active, and he and Edna enjoyed dancing and involving themselves in social activities.
One day Myisha saw her Dad drive by their home several times. She went outside, waved him down and asked why he didn’t stop at their residence. He confessed, “I couldn’t remember where I lived.” Edna consulted a physician, and learned that Lawrence had Alzheimer’s disease.
Darlene Mees, Senior Director
Email: sdcinfo@LSSSC.org
Office: 858-483-4007
Fax: 858-483-4006
Address
4425 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
Eleanor Slaughter, Senior Companion Program
Office: 858-483-4005
Fax: 858-483-4006
Caring Neighbors
Office: 619-448-1888
Gabby Bernal, TRIO Programs
Office: 619-941-2080 x 1103
Eleanor Slaughter, Cathy Hopper Friendship Center
Office: 858-483-4007
cathyhopperfriendshipcenter.com
Address
4425 Bannock Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
Johnny Viloria, Food Pantry Project Hand
Office: 619-425-4061
Address
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
580 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
