Urban Street Angels is a non-profit organization that aims to end youth homelessness in the San Diego, California area. Founded in 2012, our mission is to provide supportive housing and job training opportunities to cultivate personal responsibility among transition-aged youth (18 – 25 years old). Recognizing the need for specific services geared towards young adults, we operate in three key areas.

Firstly, we offer supportive housing programs in partnership with the County of San Diego – Behavioral Health Services, providing a 32-bed independent living facility called the Short-term and Bridge housing program (STBH), and a 15-bed facility called the Just Be U (JBU) program. Secondly, we have a partnership with the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless, where we operate a 24-bed independent living facility known as the Youth Housing Demonstration Program (YHDP), catering to individuals aged 18 to 24. Lastly, we provide job skills training and transitional employment opportunities through our social enterprise program, 8 West, where motivated youth learn while handcrafting a line of premium bath shower and spa products.

Our programs are designed to rebuild trust, provide hope and support, and equip young adults to leave the streets behind for good. Urban Street Angels is grateful for the support and donations from grassroots donors, private and public foundations, and partnerships with the County of San Diego – Behavioral Health Services and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. Together, we strive to create a more employable workforce and cultivate personal responsibility among the youth we serve