In September, St. Vincent de Paul Village served its 10 millionth meal to neighbors in need in San Diego.

With a naming gift from Paul Mirabile, the Paul Mirabile Center opened with 350 beds of short-term shelter for women and men, extending the Village campus to 14th Street. The medical clinic and employment services also move into the new building. 

St. Vincent de Paul’s second Josue Homes opened.

St. Vincent de Paul Center became St. Vincent de Paul Village when the Center separated from the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego and became an independent, board-governed nonprofit organization.

During this year, volunteers provided 64,000 hours of service to neighbors in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Center.

The number of bed nights provided at the Center for homeless men, women and children grew from approximately 100,000 in 1987 to 200,000 in 1990.

Father Joe is recognized by President George Bush as number 42 of his “Thousand Points of Light,” for inspiring community volunteers to help change people’s lives.

The Bishop Maher Center, adjacent to the Joan Kroc Center, opened to provide shelter for 150 men.

St. Vincent de Paul Center received the United Nations International World Habitat award for building and social housing excellence.

The Medical Clinic opened in Joan Kroc Center providing primary and pediatric care.