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Housing and Homelessness: How Father Joe’s Connects the Dots
An intern learns about the relationship between affordable housing and homelessness. By: Veronica Ma What I've Learned As a student of Social Studies at Harvard University, I have spent the past two years studying the economic, social and political forces that...
Announcing New Event for Supporters: A Short Walk Home
As a charity walk event, A Short Walk Home provides a platform for community fundraising to help neighbors find their way home. About A Short Walk Home Join Father Joe’s Villages’ inaugural A Short Walk Home on August 5, 2017, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Embarcadero...
We See People Home: Francisco’s Success Story
When he first ended up on the streets, Francisco was scared and alone. Then, he came to Father Joe's Villages. Read Francisco's story to find out what happened next. Homeless at 61 Francisco loved his mother. During her final years, he moved in with her so that he...
From Deacon Jim’s Desk: Honoring All Mothers
In honor of Mother's Day, Deacon Jim Vargas shares the stories of two mothers who turn to Father Joe's Villages to create better lives for their children. Last year, Father Joe’s Villages helped 1,260 families with the housing and supportive programs they...
Children’s Charity Gala Raises Money to End the Cycle of Homelessness
Father Joe's Villages Children's Charity Gala brings together hundreds of guests to raise over $500,000 for programs and services dedicated to children experiencing homelessness. Pioneering the Future On Saturday, May 13, Father Joe’s Villages celebrated the...
Shine: An Animated Short Film
Father Joe's Villages' new short film "Shine" hopes to change public perceptions of homelessness in San Diego. Homelessness can be a difficult topic to talk about. As a society when we see homelessness we are forced to face uncomfortable questions about our...
Here’s How We Celebrate Our Volunteers
Father Joe's Villages' thanks volunteers with burgers, awards and heartfelt appreciation. The Father Joe's Villages volunteers are the lifeblood of our homeless outreach programs. That's why we love to celebrate them as much as we can. On May 20, we held our annual...
The Harm Reduction Approach to Substance Abuse Among the Homeless
Father Joe's Villages uses the Harm Reduction Model to empower those experiencing homelessness to reach their goals. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistic, there are thousands of substance abuse related deaths in the United States each year—and the...
Father Joe’s Villages Debuts Film Portraying Journey to Overcome Homelessness
Today, Father Joe’s Villages debuted Shine – an animated short film about the journey to overcome homelessness. In partnership with San Diego integrated marketing agency i.d.e.a. and Golden Globe-nominated animation studio Reel FX, the homeless services provider’s...
From Deacon Jim’s Desk: Turning the Key
Father Joe’s Villages is going to breathe new life into underused lots and overlooked buildings, providing housing for nearly 2,500 neighbors in need. On March 30, I sat around a kitchen table with friends, neighbors and local leaders to talk about something big. Over...
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