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Honoring the CREED: Recognizing Staff Who Live Our Mission
Father Joe's Villages honors employees who demonstrate Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment & Dignity for neighbors in need. Exemplifying the CREED On Tuesday, July 29, Father Joe’s Villages held the 3rd annual Living the CREED Recognition Dinner,...
Father Joe’s Villages Stands Up for Veterans at Stand Down Event
Father Joe's Villages participates in San Diego's Stand Down to connect veterans with resources in San Diego. Every year in July, Father Joe’s Villages participates in the Veterans Village of San Diego and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down...
Deacon Jim’s Travel Diaries: Final Thoughts
President & CEO Deacon Jim Vargas shares his final reflections on his pilgrimage. Part 5: Deacon Jim Visits a Chapel Dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene On El Camino, we've come across a number of small chapels. One was a chapel named for St. Mary Magdalene from whom...
Deacon Jim’s Travel Diaries: Part Two & Three
This week, President & CEO Deacon Jim Vargas meets new people and discovers a hostel sharing the name "St. Vincent De Paul" on the Camino de Santiago. Part 2: Deacon Jim Meets a Woman Working to Make Her City Shine Today on El Camino, we met Helen and Madeline,...
Deacon Jim’s Travels: Part 1
President & CEO Deacon Jim Vargas shares his insights as he begins his journey on the Camino de Santiago. Today, my son, Jonathan, and I began the Camino de Santiago from the Cathedral of Porto, Portugal, heading toward the Santiago de Compostela. We walked over...
Staff Appreciation: Living the CREED
Father Joe's Villages thanks staff at employee appreciation barbecue. On Friday, July 7, Father Joe's Villages' leadership treated staff members to a special summer surprise. Rocio Hammershaimb, Division Director of Facilities Operations, hosted an employee...
2017 International Triathlon Hosts Over 1,000 Athletes
On June 25th, hundreds of athletes united to end homelessness in the San Diego International Triathlon. San Diego 2017 International Triathlon As a USAT Sanctioned Triathlon and Aquabike, the 35th Annual Father Joe's Villages' San Diego International Triathlon is...
How We Serve Families Homeless in San Diego
Father Joe's Villages' services for families team works to help families regain self-sufficiency and stability. Learn more about the comprehensive support we provide for families homeless in San Diego. We See Strong, Happy and Healthy Families To prevent and end...
From Deacon Jim’s Desk: Summer Memories
Father Joe's Villages' Therapeutic Childcare Center offers a summer of fun to children who are homeless. Dear friend, Summer is an exciting time for children. The possibility of fun and adventure, the freedom from school responsibilities and the long, warm days make...
By the Numbers: Deciphering We All Count
An examination of San Diego's Point- in-Time Count and what it reveals about homelessness trends. By: Paul DeLessio, MSW, Director of Coordinated Services In April, San Diego’s Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) published their yearly We All Count data and...
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