Twenty years of Think Dignity deserved a celebration, and what a celebration it was!
On October 11, our community came together at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse to honor the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped Think Dignity over the past two decades.
We celebrated old friends and welcomed new ones. We honored the legacy of David “Waterman” Ross as our 2026 Dignity Defender. We marked the occasion with a proclamation from the City of San Diego, reflected on what dignity means to each of us, raised a glass to twenty years — and, of course, danced the night away.
Most importantly, we celebrated the community that has made this work possible.
20 Years of Serving
San Diego
For 20 years, Think Dignity has been restoring, defending, and advancing basic dignity for San Diegans through innovative and effective programming, legal services, and advocacy.
20 for 20 Campaign
As we celebrate twenty years of serving San Diego, we’re asking our Dignity Defenders to help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 to support our mission throughout 2026. Every contribution benefits our programs and creates lasting change in our community.
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Dignity
Our Programs
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Success Stories
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Transitional Storage Center clients helped off the streets
Fresh Start Showers provided to unhoused neighbors
Clients served through our legacy legal services
Of every dollar donated directly supports our programs
Think Dignity Day
As Dignity Defenders, our impact is seen in not only the amount of people we reach but also the ability for an individual to recognize their full potential and dignity. Our impact was recognized by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors with a proclamation officially recognizing October 11th as “Think Dignity Day,” an annual reminder of advancing dignity in our communities.
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