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One Year Anniversary of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa
Turning The Key We recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa. When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex. STC has changed the lives of many, and we are...
Street Health at Father Joe’s Villages
Removing Barriers to Life-Changing Care Father Joe’s Villages Street Health Program provides outreach health services by bringing medical care directly to people living on the streets. In 2022, over 450 unique patients were served. Our Father Joe’s Villages Street...
Strengthening Self-Sufficiency
Overcoming Barriers to Employment For many clients, a key part of leaving homelessness behind is overcoming barriers to employment. Whether due to health issues, gaps in employment history, or simply not knowing how to start, the task of finding a job can be daunting....
Saint Margaret of Cortona Harbor Helping Pregnant Mothers in Need
Finding yourself with nowhere to turn but the streets is a terrifying prospect for anyone, but for young, single women who are pregnant, the fear and isolation can be overwhelming. Now in its second year, the Saint Margaret of Cortona Harbor program (SMOCH) supports...
Looking Forward To 2023
TURNING THE KEY INITIATIVE UPDATE In a major step forward, Father Joe’s Villages’ Board of Directors approved the creation of a new affiliate company focused exclusively on developing affordable housing. Comprised of seasoned real estate development professionals, the...
Meeting Basic Needs
Inflation Drives Food Insecurity A meal is more than just a full stomach. Numerous studies have found that lack of food is associated with significantly greater odds of hospitalization, higher utilization rates of emergency services, and both short and long-term...
Hope Lives Here
Campaign Dollars Hard at Work The pandemic brought many changes to the operations at Father Joe’s Villages, includinga shift from congregate dining to “to-go” meals and the closure of the Joan Kroc Centerdining room. Taking advantage of the rare lull in activity,...
Impacts of Increased Cost of Living and Housing Costs
Affordable Housing and Cost of Living With the average home price hovering near $1 million and the average apartment renting for more than $2,700 a month, many San Diegans struggle simply to keep a roof over their heads. And the problem is only getting worse: San...
Thanksgiving 5K San Diego: A Tradition of Giving Back
Looking for a Thanksgiving 5K in San Diego? Father Joe's Villages' Thanksgiving Day 5K gives families and friends a chance to enjoy the magic of giving back on Thanksgiving morning. Find out how participating in the 5K can help feed hungry San Diegans in need. How the...
10 Back-to-School Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Before we know it, we will be back at school, catching up with friends and stressing about the next assignment. No one wants a last-minute shopping dash to get all the things they need for the 2022/23 academic year. So, it’s time to start shopping! Considering...
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