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Helping Teens Find Their Inner Superhero
Father Joe's Villages' Teen Club brightens lives for kids experiencing teen homelessness. Sleepovers, birthday parties, ice cream, movies… these experiences are out of reach for so many children who are homeless. On top of the typical stresses of adolescence, kids...
Our Therapeutic Childcare Kids Experience Behind-the-Scenes of Witt Lincoln
A few lucky kids from our Therapeutic Childcare Program were treated to an educational adventure at the Witt Lincoln dealership in Mission Valley. They were invited to experience the behind-the-scenes process of how the cars are made and repaired, with the added bonus...
From Deacon Jim’s Desk: Let’s Plant the Seeds of New Beginnings
We cannot pursue the end of homelessness alone. Your contributions serve as the water and sunlight that feed these budding transformations. Without your help, clients like James would not receive the support they need to turn their lives around. During Easter, I find...
Father Joe’s Villages Receives The Live Well San Diego Award this April
On April 7, President and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas was honored to accept the Live Well San Diego 2017 Public Health Champion Award on behalf of Father Joe’s Villages. Given by the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency, the award recognized organizations...
Children’s Charity Gala Celebrates History & Looks Forward to the Future
The theme of the 33rd Annual Children’s Charity Gala: Pioneering the Future presented by Witt Lincoln represents much more than the palette, favors or décor of the night. Pioneering the Future refers to a theme that lies at the very heart of Father Joe’s Villages...
Father Joe’s Villages to Combat Homeless Crisis with Motel Makeovers
Nonprofit unveils vision to transform run-down spaces into housing for San Diego’s neighbors in need. Today, Father Joe’s Villages announced its enterprising plan to bring much-needed housing to San Diego by breathing new life into unused lots and overlooked...
Deacon Jim and Father Joe Reflect on a Season of Renewal
Today, Father Joe and I invite you to join us in reflecting on the sacrifices made by our neighbors who are homeless, and I ask you to consider joining Anne as a recurring giver. Every donation, no matter how small, has the power to change a person’s life. The season...
7 Reasons to Join us for Taste of the Village on March 16
Our first FUNdraising event - Taste of the Village - is just around the corner. Still thinking why you should join us? Here are just some reasons to spend your March 16 evening with us. 1) Experience a paradise for your palate. Enjoy the bountiful flavors of...
The Freddie Evarkiou Culinary Arts Program
Our Culinary Arts Program prepares students for careers at professional chefs. Each year, students, such as Brandon, Enrique and George, receive experience by making delicious foods for our annual Taste of the Village event. Brandon, Enrique and George lived at St....
From Deacon Jim’s Desk: Let’s Create New Beginnings
As you work on your New Year’s resolutions, we at Father Joe’s Villages are also hard at work on our goals for 2017—to help more of our neighbors who are homeless achieve new beginnings. I’d like you to meet John. He is a charming 71-year-old history buff who...
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