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When
she thrives,
we thrive.

Women Embracing Smiling

She Thrives is a campus-led initiative that supports homeless women in Downtown San Diego by collecting and distributing essential hygiene products. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it aims to improve their health, dignity, and well-being, while raising awareness within the student community. The initiative also fosters a culture of compassion and social responsibility among volunteers.

Why She Thrives Exists

Your Impact, Our Commitment

35%

of homeless people are women.

+2500

homeless women in SanDiego County.

60M

homeless women in the world.

43

students from San Diego State University helped.

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"I try to sleep in front of cameras for my safety."

Branely, 50

Our values

Because when she thrives, we all thrive.

Empowerment

of homeless are women

Community

We are building safe, supportive and ambitious sisterhood.

Resilience

We believe resilience is the power to rise, every single time.

Two Women Smiling

Helping women thrive with dignity, one essential at a time.

Other Ways to Help:

Volunteer with the SDSU Metabolism of Cities Living Lab and join their distribution efforts to support people experiencing homelessness.

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