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About Father Joe Carroll

About Father Joe Carroll

Father Joe’s Villages’ founder and President Emeritus, a San Diego visionary and leader, Father Joe Carroll, passed away from health complications on July 10th. His final moments were filled with peace and support. As an icon of the Southern California region and...
Meet President Emeritus Father Joe Carroll

Meet President Emeritus Father Joe Carroll

Father Joe Carroll is a San Diego hero who has dedicated his life to ending homelessness one life at a time. Learn about his humble beginnings and his profound role throughout the history of Father Joe’s Villages. About Father Joe Carroll Father Joe Carroll’s...
How to Become an Ally

How to Become an Ally

Since 1950, Father Joe’s Villages has been dedicated to helping those living on the streets find their way home. Through our decades of experience serving people struggling with homelessness, we have developed a model of care that respects human dignity and restores...
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas, Events, and Gifts Guide

Volunteer Appreciation Ideas, Events, and Gifts Guide

Nothing is more noble than wholeheartedly devoting your life to doing good deeds for others without expecting anything in return. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the determination to provide assistance to vulnerable communities has not wavered. 

For this reason, volunteers are the backbone of nonprofit organizations. That’s why it’s critical to share our utmost appreciation for volunteers who make such a substantial difference in the lives of the people nonprofits, like Father Joe’s Villages, serve.