Hunger and homelessness prevail in San Diego. We can make an impact.

Hunger and homelessness prevail in San Diego. We can make an impact.

Vargas is president and CEO of Father Joe’s Villages and lives in La Jolla. From Nov. 13 to 21, cities and counties across the country will commemorate Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, a national event to not just recognize the impact of hunger and housing...
To End Black Homelessness, We Must Recognize the Trauma of Racism

To End Black Homelessness, We Must Recognize the Trauma of Racism

Written by President and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas.  The root of American racism, slavery, runs deep within the very foundation of our country. To this day, even hundreds of years later, we see the echoes of our shameful past and the unfair burdens our country leaves upon...
Spreading Hope During the Season of Gratitude at Father Joe’s Villages

Spreading Hope During the Season of Gratitude at Father Joe’s Villages

The homelessness crisis across our nation persists at deeply troubling levels. Here in San Diego, this harsh reality unfolds each night as countless neighbors grapple with the stress of securing consistent meals and affordable housing. When someone is unhoused, they...
Compassion in Action: Harm Reduction Practices at Father Joe’s Villages

Compassion in Action: Harm Reduction Practices at Father Joe’s Villages

Overdose deaths in the San Diego region have dramatically increased due to the presence of Fentanyl. The prevalence of this powerful opioid requires the implementation of a medically backed evidence-based approach that centers around keeping people alive until they...