They say that a smile opens doors and creates possibility. But imagine going to a job interview and being terrified to smile, or fading into the background because happiness is replaced with shame at each thought of missing teeth or other dental issues. At...
War often leaves an indelible mark on the communities we call home, on our families and on many of the thousands of neighbors in need who call the streets of San Diego County home. It is no secret that we live in a military town, but did you know that San Diego also...
You know by now that our work is driven by a mission to end homelessness, not the promise of awards. That doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate recognition from our peers and community of the important work happening daily at Father Joe’s. Take, for example, two...
Tommy Sablan of KYXY invited our President & CEO Deacon Jim to chat about all the happenings at Father Joe’s Villages this Thanksgiving. Click here to listen to the interview on soundcloud.
September 3rd marked our Second Annual Good Neighbor Dialogue at the University of San Diego. We gathered with the Trans-Border Institute, The San Diego Police Department, Fundación Gaia and USD to discuss the connections between homelessness, drug addiction and the...
This August, 33 children and teens from the Village and Toussaint Academy were welcomed at La Jolla Shores with cheers and high-fives from volunteer surfers and their families – all eager to make each child feel special and important. This was the 30th...
