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Mental Health and Homelessness: Connecting People to Services

People with poor mental health are more susceptible to the main factors that can lead to homelessness: poverty, isolation from family and community, and personal vulnerability....

Caring for Ebony – A Homeless Animals Story

In this second installment about Helen Woodward Animal Centers’ Pets Without Walls program, a program staff member shares the story of Claire and Ebony and their incredible bond....

Homeless Pets Need Luck (& Love), Too

Furry, friendly, and without conditions, pets are a part of us. Homeless pets included. Read Susan and Sunshine's story and find out how to help!...

5 Unique Challenges Homeless Women Face

We recognize the achievements of our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, and friends and honor the homeless women in our communities. Here are 5 challenges that affect homeless women and tangible...

Welcome to our New Executive Director

Help us welcome Drew Moser as the Foundation's new Executive Director. Moser will implement and expand LDF's primary areas of focus to help San Diego County's homeless....

Tuesday Group and LDF Applaud the City’s Use of Golden Hall to Shelter the Homeless

The Mayor’s decision means that Golden Hall will now serve a critical purpose in providing shelter for the homeless women and children displaced from the temporary closure of Father Joe’s...

14 Community Acts of Kindness Guaranteed to Spread Happiness

Every day can be Random Acts of Kindness Day if you choose to make it so. If you’re short on inspiration, peruse our list of 14 community acts of kindness...

3 Ways to Serve San Diego’s Homeless Community

The new year is a great time to set intentions for the year. For those who look to receive through giving, we’ve collected a list of 3 simple ideas for...

Packed with Care

Written By Erin Meanley Glenny – Published by SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE. Inside Lucky Duck Foundation's efforts to distribute backpacks for the homeless. When Pat and Stephanie Kilkenny launched Lucky Duck...

Deborah Norwood Ruane joins Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, CA (November 1, 2018)— The Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF) announced today the addition of Deborah Norwood Ruane to its Board of Directors. A seasoned real estate professional for...

10th Annual Swing & Soiree grossed nearly $800,000

We are excited to report that the Lucky Duck Foundation’s 10th Annual Swing & Soiree grossed nearly $800,000! Combine that with the more than $400,000 raised between last year’s and...

There are many ways to Share Your Luck

Donate by Mailing a Check

Personal or corporate checks can be made out to:

The Lucky Duck Foundation
5675 Ruffin Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123

Donate via Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

These funds are highly popular among individual donors because of the ease of administration and potential tax savings from donating via a DAF.

Tax-Saving Tips

Strategies to save big on taxes, such as Charitable Remainder Trusts, bundled donations, and donations of appreciated stock, IRA, real estate, and estates.

Legacy Society

Leave a lasting legacy by including the Lucky Duck Foundation in your estate planning.

Start a Fundraising Page

We offer turnkey peer-to-peer fundraising so you can create your own fundraising page and invite your friends and family to support the Lucky Duck Foundation and its programs.

Corporate Giving

There are many ways your organization can get involved and support community giving and volunteering.

Donate Clothes

We’ve partnered with LNDRY, a premier laundry service in San Diego, to pick up your gently used clothes donation (for free!) to help homeless employment and education-seekers look and feel their best!

Join the Lucky Duck Coffee Club

Enjoy premium craft coffee with a purpose. Our coffee partner, Tower Roasting Co., provides 100% organic fair trade coffee while helping to prevent and reduce homelessness in San Diego by donating 30% of every sale.

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San Diego, CA 92123

The Lucky Duck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 20-3324885