We at Father Joe’s Villages are not merely observers but active participants in the ongoing fight for social justice and equality. A diverse community, clients, and staff is a cornerstone of Father Joe’s Villages. This February, we celebrate the rich achievements...
I have been with Father Joe’s Village Health Center for just over four years as a certified substance use disorder counselor and supervisor of our Street Health Outreach Team. We go out to the field and meet people where they are, providing medical support and harm...
Rodriguez Ramirez is a middle school student. She lives at Father Joe’s Villages. This essay was translated from Spanish by a Father Joe’s Villages staff member. One of the most important stages of our lives is going through school. It’s full of smiles, joy, friends,...
Saigh is manager of employment and education services at Father Joe’s Villages. He lives in Spring Valley. The Homeless Court Program at Father Joe’s Villages began in 1999. The program aims to counteract the negative effects of criminal cases on defendants who are...
Last month we celebrated Anthony Ramirez, Charles Torrence, and Oskar Villarberg on their graduation from our Culinary Arts Program (CAPs)! With the leadership and support of our phenomenal Culinary Arts Instructor Helen Coyne, these three individuals received...
DeLessio is a social worker at Father Joe’s Villages and lives in Scripps Ranch. I have been a social worker at Father Joe’s Villages for 22 exciting years. Social workers serve because they believe in the mission of their agency to help others and are motivated by...
