St. Patrick's Annex is located steps from the beach in downtown Carlsbad. It is part of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The church uses this location for different events and gatherings throughout the week. A schedule of events is on the website.
Catholic Charities in Carlsbad is the only homeless shelter open 365 days a year in North County. The shelter is for men ages 18 and up and has a maximum capacity of 50.
Catholic Charities offers shelter, two meals a day, showers and a place to wash clothing. It works with other local agencies to help the men find jobs, housing and health care. There is a strict no drugs, alcohol or pets policy.
During the day, the people at the shelter are required to be off-premises. In the evening, volleyball and basketball games are a popular activities.
The Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers private support for Carlsbad Unified School District's public elementary, middle and high school education programs. For additional information, or to learn about donations, call the listed number or visit the website provided.
The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA gymnastics center offers gymnastics training for kids, from toddlers to teens. The indoor gym has Olympic-quality equipment. Call for more information.
The Woman's Club of Carlsbad is a service organization that provides charity and volunteer work to help better the community. Ongoing projects include fundraising for Carlsbad High School scholarships, Palomar College nursing education, the Twin Vision book program for blind children, and for the restoration of the Cleveland National Forest. The club is affiliated with the California Federation of Women's Clubs.
Head Start is a government-run child care service. It offers affordable child care for children whose families qualify under the income guidelines. Teachers work to enhance the social and cognitive development of their students. Head Start works to involve parents and family members as much as possible so that their children have the right skill sets to enter school.
