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NEW CEO  Lifeline Community Services, a community-based human services organization that serves low-income and underserved populations in San Diego County, has announced Lisette Islas as...

It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors of Lifeline Community Services announces an exciting new chapter in our organization. We are delighted to introduce Lisette Islas as our new CEO, set to assume her role on January 9, 2024. Lisette, a distinguished leader in community and econo...

SAN DIEGO — Each year in San Diego County more than 400 youth age out of the foster care system without a family, support system or a place to call home. That’s where Lifeline Community Services steps up as a beacon of hope with services to keep at-risk youth on the right track. CEO Don Stump joi...

for 50 years, Lifeline Community Services has been on a mission to help build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families.

Episode 2 - Don Stump, Lifeline Community Services CEO Don Stump is a lifelong helper. After growing up in Texas and attending school in Boston, an internship with a juvenile court diversion program changed the course of his life, leading him to a career in non-profit leadership. After 30 years a...

Incorporated in 1973, Lifeline was founded by community volunteers passionate about making a difference in the lives of local youth. Fifty years later, this remains our focus as we continue to provide cutting-edge, trauma-informed, community-based programming.  After 16 dedicated years o...

VISTA —   Everyone needs a place to just chill sometimes, watch TV with friends, play games and surf the internet. Having a nice shaded backyard patio with a couch wouldn’t be bad, either. With help from two county supervisors and a local church, homeless youths and young adult...

Vista, CA – And Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Organizations to unveil renovated outdoor space for foster youth and youth at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.  WHEN:  Tuesday, July 18th from 3:15 – 4:45 PM  WHERE:  Just in Time for Foster Youth and...

The grants were funded from the SDG&E Community Assistance fund, which is aimed at improving housing stability and food security.

By TR Robertson A full house of Lifeline staff members, volunteers, community members and dignitaries filled the large hall at the Lifeline Vista Campus on Wednesday morning to honor both the volunteer nominees and the winners for various service categories who have dedicated hours and hours of vol...