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Financial Donations

Second Chances rarely occur by chance. Private contributions from individuals and organizations in the San Diego community are needed for us to continue to help people achieve self-sufficiency. Please use our Online Donation Form.

Please make your tax-deductible check payable to Second Chance or charge to VISA/ MasterCard Click here to make an online donation through our secure payment system. Tax ID#33-0539640 - 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization

Second Chance does not solicit donations using door-to-door solicitors or magazine sales.  If you are approached by an individual purporting to be from Second Chance, please do not donate to that individual.  Please call local law enforcement to report a fraudulent solicitor.

We do occasionally have Second Chance staff or program graduates phone existing donors and known supporters regarding upcoming fundraising events.  We send letters, newsletters, and other by-mail appeals to existing and potential donors.  The Second Chance Graduate Council holds a monthly cash wash to raise funds to support programs for alumni.

We are very grateful to all of our donors for your support and assistance in making second chances possible.

Adopt-A-House Donations

If you want to donate specifically to the Adopt-A-House program, please go to the Adopt-A-House page.

In Kind Donations

Second Chance also excepts “In Kind” donations of services, supplies, career clothing, etc. Please click the link for the wish list below for more information on the types of things Second Chance needs. Please contact Second Chance at 619-234-8888 to arrange the details of the donation.

• $10 Food Cards from Food 4 Less
• New under garments men/women (all sizes)
• Deodorant for men/women
• Feminine products such as Kotex and Tampax (light, medium & heavy)
• Hair brushes & combs
• Tooth Paste/ tooth Brushes (medium & hard)
• Bus Passes/Tokens
• Disposable Razors
• Women’s nylons sheer black/flesh (all sizes)
• White, beige & light color blouses (all sizes)
• Black and navy blue women pumps (sizes 7 through 11)
• Men's dress white shirts (medium, large, x large, 2x)
• Men's black and dark brown shoes (all sizes)
• Solid black, navy blue & brown men’s ties
• Men's suites: black, navy blue, gray & brown
• Women’s professional attire
• Men’s socks- black & brown
• Bath towels
• Laundry detergent
• Household items/furniture/appliances: bedding, beds, kitchenware, refrigerators, microwaves, dishes, etc.
• Tools, equipment and supplies: weed whackers, shovels, brooms, paint rollers, sunscreen, paint, garbage bags, gloves, cleansers, etc.

Please print out the form on the left and fill it out in advance and bring this to Second Chance with your donation.