Throughout our society, there is a misconception that homelessness is only experienced by men with mental health or substance abuse issues. 

In fact, women and families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population, with 85% of those homeless families headed by single women.

In San Diego, over 380 families experience homelessness on any given night. Discover how Father Joe’s Villages supports our neighbors in need.

There are hundreds of young adults considered Transitional Age Youth in San Diego struggling with homelessness. Learn more about the causes and how you can help!

What is homelessness?  In the simplest terms, homelessness can be defined as an extreme form of poverty characterized by housing instability.  However, homelessness remains multifaceted.  In the end, the definition of homelessness is as complex and varied as...

In day-to-day life, you may hear these phrases a lot: “homeless [women/man/person]” or “what should we do about ‘the homeless’ in San Diego” or “the homeless [problem/crisis/issue].” However, at Father Joe’s Villages, we use a different approach. We refer to “the...

People who have never had to live on the streets may be unaware of the barriers that people who are homeless experience. Learn more!