San Diego Expands Homeless Shelter Capacity with 160 New Beds at Rachel’s Promise
The city of San Diego has expanded its homeless shelter capacity by adding 160 new beds at Rachel's Promise in downtown San Diego. The expansion includes 110 beds for single women and 100 beds for women with children, bringing the…
San Diego, CA, August 12, 2026 —
San Diego has increased its homeless shelter capacity with the addition of 160 new beds at the Rachel’s Promise facility in downtown San Diego. This expansion is intended to provide more resources for individuals experiencing homelessness in the city.
The newly added beds are designated for specific populations within the homeless community. Of the 160 new beds, 110 are allocated for single women, and an additional 100 beds are designated for women with children. These additions bring the total capacity at Rachel’s Promise to 210 beds.
The homeless services program at Rachel’s Promise is operated by Catholic Charities and is funded by the city of San Diego. The annual budget allocated for this program is $5.6 million. The services offered at the shelter include meals, clothing, laundry facilities, and showers. Additionally, the program provides support services designed to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency and securing permanent housing solutions.
The expansion aims to address the growing need for shelter and support services for vulnerable populations in San Diego. The specific timeline for the implementation of the new beds was not provided.
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