A Night in White

A father was trying to get custody of his four children because their mother was a drug addict and unable to properly care for them. To get custody, the court required the father to go from San Diego to LA every weekend for two months to be with the children. This was quite a financial strain. The father was able to pay for accommodations, but needed help with his travel costs. Travelers Aid came to his rescue, making it possible for him to meet the court's requirements. Today, this father and his four children are happily reunited   .

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Established in 1902 and incorporated in 1914, Travelers Aid Society is a private, non-profit agency that provides social service assistance to San Diegans, travelers, and newcomers in need. Services include crisis and short-term assistance for food, shelter, and transportation as well as advice and resources for leisure and business travelers to our region.  

The mission of Travelers Aid is to assist individuals and families who, in times of crisis or transition, are disconnected from their support systems. Travelers Aid provides access (rather than directly providing programs) to critical services for those who have no other means to reach those services.

We are proud to be members of Travelers Aid International, the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.

How to Get Help

How to Volunteer

How to Donate

 

How to Get Help

To request assistance, call our main office number, 619.295.8393. Our automated menu will help you find the service you need.

Crisis Intervention Services: Our casework counselors meet clients at St. Vincent de Paul, 1501 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, 92101, Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Visitor Services: You can also get assistance at any one of our Information Booths, which are located at the Airport in both Terminals 1 and 2, the Santa Fe Railroad Station, and the "B" Street Pier at the Cruise Ship Terminal. Volunteers who are trained to help you in all travel-related matters staff our booths.


How to Volunteer

We currently have 300 wonderful volunteers who have made Travelers Aid Society one of the most respected public service organizations in San Diego.

If you'd like to join this distinguished group of people, you can find out how on the Volunteers Page of this site.


How to Make a Donation

At Travelers Aid Society, we graciously accept any and all donations, regardless of the amount. Of course, any donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so by mailing your check (no cash, please) to:

Travelers Aid Society of San Diego
306 Walnut Street, Suite 21
San Diego CA 92103-4980

If you'd like to make your donation in person, please call 619.295.8393. We'd be delighted to meet with you at our administrative offices in Hillcrest.

We also sponsor two fundraising events each year. the first is our Help on the Move Luncheon, where we share information about the people we serve and the services we provide. The second is A Night in White: An Evening of Wine Tasting, a major social which is held annually. You can find out more about both of these events on the Events Page of this website.