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Believe in the Impossible: From Hospitals to House Keys

Believe in the Impossible: From Hospitals to House Keys

Thanks to Project 25, Peggy no longer frequents jails, ambulances and emergency rooms. Here's her story.   San Diego Project 25 Success Story Peggy was what government agencies call a “super-user” of emergency services. After 32 months living on the streets with...

Be the Difference: From Brilliant Bully to Bright Beacon

Be the Difference: From Brilliant Bully to Bright Beacon

Father Joe's Villages Therapeutic Childcare Program does everything possible to help those in need. Read this transformation story of nine-year-old Josh.   Josh's Transformation In 2013, then nine-year-old Josh arrived at Father Joe’s Villages when a significant...

Believe in a Brighter Future: A Letter from Deacon Jim

Believe in a Brighter Future: A Letter from Deacon Jim

Father Joe's Villages celebrates program and shelter successes that are helping our neighbors in need in new and innovative ways.   In February 2015, I took the helm at Father Joe’s Villages full of drive and determination to take on the sacred mission of ending...

A Poem About Homelessness

One of our young supporters Jordan wrote and shared this special poem about homelessness. “Nameless Faces” There they lay, On the cold stone pavement Hoping that the next passerby Will be generous and drop a few cents in their jar Instead of eyeing them with disgust...

My Summer at Father Joe’s Villages: Social Return on Investment

My Summer at Father Joe’s Villages: Social Return on Investment

By: Richa Chaturvedi   After completing my freshman year at Harvard University studying applied math and government, I came home to San Diego and did the usual things college students do during the summer – I watched reruns of The Office and ate tons of In-N-Out....

From Deacon Jim’s Desk: New Beginnings

From Deacon Jim’s Desk: New Beginnings

My greatest joy in life was the birth of my children: Jackie, Jonathan and Ariel. While they were each fortunate to have been born in a hospital, not everyone is afforded the benefits that come with having healthcare.   Marilyn came to us for help 12 years ago...

San Diego’s New Interim Housing Program

San Diego’s New Interim Housing Program

Father Joe's Villages implemented a new interim housing program as a permanent alternative to San Diego's temporary winter shelters. Learn more about how this new year-round approach is designed to not only get people off the streets, but also connected to the support...

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