MEET THE LADIES GUILD
For 40 years, the Ladies Guild has dedicated their time to performing works of charity for our neighbors in need.
About the Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild is a non-denominational service organization whose mission is to assist in the work of Father Joe’s Villages. It is an all-volunteer group of over 200 women who raise funds to benefit the children at Father Joe’s Villages.
Serve meals. Donate your skills. Help at events. Train others to succeed.
Annually, Ladies Guild members volunteer over 12,000 hours of their time to help those struggling with homelessness.
When action meets compassion, lives change.
There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.
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NAVIGATION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Father Joe’s Villages’ Ladies Guild has a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Serving as Village docent
- Plan, sponsor and participate in a major fundraiser
- Providing clerical support
- Hosting monthly birthday parties for Father Joe’s Villages preschoolers
- Serving holiday meals
- Helping at annual Father Joe’s Villages events such as Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Participating in Father Joe’s Villages holiday shopping and wrapping event
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Father Joe’s Villages’ Ladies Guild is always accepting enthusiastic new members!
Membership Options
Membership is non-denominational and open to all.
- Active: $40 and 50 hours of service at any Guild or Father Joe’s Villages’ event or project
- Associate: $60 with no minimum service hours
Funds raised by our fundraising efforts benefit the children at Father Joe’s Villages.
We welcome you to become a member!
If you are interested in joining and would like more information:
Thank you for your interest and support!
EVENTS & MEETINGS
All of the Ladies Guild’s events raise money benefiting programs for children experiencing homelessness.
Upcoming Events:
Annual Fundraiser Luncheon & Silent Auction
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Theme: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme – A Celebration of Folk Music
- When: Monday, February 16, 2026 | 10:30am – 1:30pm
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Where: The Dana on Mission Bay | 1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California 92109
- Cost to attend: $70 per person | Free parking
- To register, please email Ladies.Guild@neighbor.org
Meetings:
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December 8, 2025 – Christmas lunch at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse – reservations required
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January 12, 2026 – General meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office | 3350 E Street, San Diego, 92102
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February 9, 2026 – General meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office | 3350 E Street, San Diego, 92102
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February 16, 2026 – Annual fundraiser – see details above
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March 9, 2026 – Morning of Reflection | Father Joe’s Villages | 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego 92101
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April 13, 2026 – General meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office | 3350 E Street, San Diego, 92102
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May 11, 2026 – Installation/General meeting | Father Joe’s Villages | 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, 92101
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL Ladies.Guild@neighbor.org
Special Clothing Donations
The Ladies Guild collects clean, new, or like-new clothes for the Career Closet at Father Joe’s Villages. The Career Closet is a place where residents can get something to wear that helps them feel confident during the job interview process. The following are clothes that would be appropriate for this group of residents:
Men – All sizes of white, collared shirts, dark pants, dark shoes, belts, new socks, new underwear
Women – All sizes of white blouses or tops, dark slacks or skirts, dark shoes, new underwear
Please contact Susan Croll at (619) 435-5736, if you would like to donate clothing for this worthy cause.
Annual Events:
- February: Fundraiser/Silent Auction & Luncheon
- March: Morning of Reflection
- May: Installation
- June: Potluck
- September: Membership Meeting
- October: Autumn Craft and Bake Sale
- December: Christmas Shopping for Children at Father Joe’s Villages
