Wesley House Student Residence, Inc.

Wesley House goes above and beyond to assist students in need. This past year Wesley House opened up their food pantry to all students and have helped countless students as a result!

This is a tremendous organization providing critical services to underserved student populations. Wesley House provides safe and secure housing with support services that allow students to gain a better chance towards graduating with a college degree.

Wesley House owns the facility housing the students and your contributions go towards sustaining this tremendous resource.

Wesley House provides much-needed services to college students in the San Diego area. I myself utilized the food pantry during my time in college. They not only provide access to food but also assistance with Calfresh and navigating other community resources.

The support provided to college students with low incomes and system-impacted backgrounds is incredible! A well-stocked food pantry open 5 days/week, 8 hours/day! On-site social worker and case managment, workshops and seminars teaching basic life-skills, and affordable housing only scratch the surface. The only thing holding this organization back, as is the case for most nonprofits, is funding. When campuses sent people home for holidays and pandemics, Wesley House stays open and keeps serving our most vulnerable students. The best part? They never turn away a person in need - whether they are a student or not - and they don't require a student ID.

Wesley House is enabling a better future for those students who can achieve their educational and professional goals but have affordable housing as a barrier in their path to success. By tearing down the barrier of affordable housing it creates a space for them to start out on equal ground so that they are able to dig into their studies and not wonder where they'll be able to sleep at night. What a wonderful vision and mission!

This is a fantastic nonprofit that continues to aid low income students to achieve their goals through affordable housing, food services, links to scholastic tools, and other local supplies.

Wesley House is small, but the impact they make is far from that! Wesley House has a unique, personable, and dedicated staff ready to help students with their needs. They start by offering the only affordable housing option so close to SDSU. They have an on-site food pantry that is fully stocked and available to serve all their students year around. They offer monthly educational programs on real-life skills students can continue using throughout their lives and careers. Wesley House is a hidden gem that I wish and I am sure many other students wish they knew about while they were in college. My goal is to share the mission of Wesley House with as many people possible so they can help as many students as possible.

Wesley House is a non-profit organization and the sole provider of affordable housing serving students who experience homelessness and housing insecurity in the San Diego area. They empower students through their support services, making a direct impact on their life. I am so proud to be a part of this outstanding organization.

Affordable housing and services located close to secondary education facilities are crucial considerations for a thriving community.

Life outcomes, including success in school, are closely aligned with housing and neighborhood conditions. Evidence also demonstrates that as students progress to postsecondary education, housing conditions continue to affect educational success.

Wesley House provides safe housing and an array of carefully considered supportive programming implemented by thoughtful and expert staff.

Wesley House is a wonderful non-profit that assists low-income and systemically marginalized students obtain an education; they are more relevant than ever during this trying time. I am proud to support this amazing non-profit.

Now more than ever Wesley House is a necessity for low income and systemically marginalized college students. The unwavering dedication of the staff during these difficult times is second to none. The mission to provide housing and support services is never more prescient.

Wesley House Student Residence is the only nonprofit in San Diego County that provides low income college students with an affordable place to live. They also have student support services for each unique student that they serve. This work is essential to help students meet their educational and career goals!

Wesley House is a vital organization for students who need housing assistance for college. Without this assistance, these students may not be able to obtain their degree. And Wesley House offers so much more besides housing assistance - they offer guidance and other support services to help these students succeed. As a Board Member of Wesley House, I stand behind them and encourage others to support them.

This is a fantastic non profit that continues to aid qualifying students to achieve their goals through affordable housing and support services. These services range from housing, food services, links to scholastic tools and other local supplies and fundamental support for students across San Diego.

Unique apartments just step from San Diego State. A non-profit offering low rent, food stability and counseling in a atmosphere of support!

Phenomenal organization addressing affordable housing for students!

Wesley House does important work that no other institution does. I've known the executive director for a long time and I've seen what he can do, the students of Wesley House can count on him to help them, no matter what. Also, the fact that they are the only ones providing homeless youth with support and a chance to succeed should be enough for anyone to support them.
Providing affordable housing for students along with wraparound support services is a model for success and deserves everyone's support. Thanks, Wesley House for all you do!

I recently joined the board of Wesley House (WH) and I am so proud to be a part of this organization. Year after year, WH helps first-generation, homeless and aged-out foster youth committed to attending college by providing affordable housing and so much more , such as:

• Personalized assessment
• Development of customized plan
• Access to Cal Fresh
• Access to a food bank
• Personal finance education
• Career planning
• Mentors and advocacy
• Triage to address other needs

I have worked with Wesley House as a board member for the past five years and continue to be excited about the work they are doing to change students' lives. Wesley House does much more than provide affordable student housing, they engage with the students on a daily basis and ensure the students are getting the support they need to be successful in school. The staff at Wesley House builds amazing relationships with all the residents.

I am very familiar with the terrific work that Wesley House does for their students. They provide counseling, a place to live, mentoring and a community for these students to go to college and become self-reliant . I have donated to this non- profit and will continue
to help them.

WH is doing the work that seemingly no one does: shining a light on an oft-neglected segment of our population. They provide a service that is not only *good*, but also crucial, providing a positive impact on the lives of students in need.

I have been familiar with Wesley House for several years. They provide student housing to those in need. Through their excellent, dedicated staff, they offer alternatives to sleeping in one's car or worse. Without Wesley House, schooling for these people would be an impossible dream.

This is one of the most unique non-profits I've ever supported. It highlights a little known issue in our community for homeless/underserved students which is near and dear to my heart as a first-generation American who was the first in her family to complete college in the US. The staff running this organization is extremely dedicated and top-notch. They are supporting these students in ways that are desperately needed. I believe in due time with the proper financial support it will become a state-wide and perhaps even a national organization to better address the nation-wide need for these services and support.

Wesley House is the first in the country to provide on campus housing for lower income students. They are innovative and visionary!!

Bottom Line: The staff care about the students and their success! This nonprofit contributes to addressing a pressing community need of affordable housing.

I know there are many intelligent young people who would be successful in college if given the opportunity. Wesley House Student Residence, Inc. is giving that opportunity to students by providing low income housing. The students living in Wesley House are first generation college students and in the last 10 years, 100% of them have graduated. What a positive difference Wesley House Student Residence, Inc is making in the community!

My grandfather was part of this organization. They have a 100% graduation rate! These kids are making it despite financial backgrounds which may have made it impossible to get a degree!

Excellent organization that strives to empower students to succeed in their college careers and beyond. The organization's board is a committed group of individuals that bring a robust variety of different backgrounds and expertise to the table. The students who join the organization not only get affordable rent on campus but they get a caring team that helps them each step of the way as they earn their degrees. Whether it be their help with onsite services or back patio educations sessions, the students benefit in many ways by being a part of the Wesley House family.

Wesley House is an amazing option for students. The resources are wonderful and the residents are supported well. My daughter had a great experience living here.

The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and accesable. They make living there easy. If we have any questions they are available to answer them. They also put on programs to help with things us like financia literacy or applying for financial aid.

I have bad no contact with this nonprofit organisation, however, I have friends who rave about this institution.
It seems like they do great things with their limited funds.
It is my belief that with further funding they could reach the pinnicle of true excellence in all that they do.

I have volunteered with this wonderful organization for months. It's the most supportive environment! I've never had a question go unanswered while working with them. They've always been open to my ideas, as well.

They deserve your support because they support low income college students to stay at school and build a life for themselves

The merits of a non-profit organization are often assessed by simply judging the worthiness of its cause. This approach isn’t entirely off base, as all charitable organizations are born from the recognition of a need, or a state of inequality in some corner of society.

However, the truly remarkable ones differentiate themselves in several ways. They employ a wide range of methods and approaches, while still remaining focused on their mission. They make an impact not only on their direct audience, but also in ways that benefit the community as a whole. And, they are managed responsibly, employing a strategic plan with an outlook toward long-term sustainability and increased influence.

Few organizations embody this standard as well as Wesley House Student Residence, Inc. (WHSR), which both enables and empowers low-income and homeless students reach their full potential by offering an affordable, permanent living option while enrolled at San Diego State University.

Unfortunately, when it comes to non-profit entities, sometimes a wonderful cause just isn’t enough. Financial threats are constant, and risk of budget collapse is a common theme among many organizations. However, thanks to strong executive and board leadership, making strategically sound decisions, WHSR has become a financially secure non-profit; donors and business sponsors can feel confident that their contributions are not at risk, and are in fact investments in the advancement of the organization’s mission.

As a volunteer at this wonderful non-profit, I've been able to see the impact it has on the student residents, and I know first-hand how committed the leadership team is to seeing each one succeed, not just at school, but at life. Yes, there are a lot of good causes out there, but Wesley House Student Residence, Inc. is one of the truly great organizations, capable of actually advancing their mission.

Wesley House Student Residence is a brilliant charity run by a dynamic and passionate group of employees, Board Members and volunteers. It offers affordable housing to vulnerable students on the campus of San Diego State University. The Executive Director, Jesus Gonzalez is truly inspirational. In the short time he's been heading the charity he has transformed Wesley House infrastructure, its operations and Board Membership. Wesley House is a unique building - a shipping container in fact - transformed to provide safe and comfortable accommodation to its students. I am thrilled to be part of the Wesley House team and look forward to welcoming many more students, volunteers and donors to support our cause.

It's not enough for a student to start college. It's the beginning of a personal growth experience for most students. Some do fine on their own while other students struggle with housing, finances and lack of a support system. I'm serving on the WHSR board because we do more than just house a student. We want them to have good life skills and a staff that can give them support to succeed.

This is a wonderful organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and academic support to students who may be in need. So far, every student that has participated in the program has graduated from college.
The housing facility is right next to the campus, a student could easily walk to their classes no matter their location. The apartments are well-maintained.
A dedicated board spends time, effort and resources to make sure these students are successful getting their college degree.