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...
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...
We are excited to announce the launch of our inaugural podcast: Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Tune in on October 24th, 2023, to the first episode. Our topic: The Current State and Solutions of Homelessness with Guest Tamera Kohler, CEO of Regional Task Force on...
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...
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...
Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Father Joe’s Villages 5K, presented by Aya Healthcare! San Diego’s longest-standing Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot benefits Father Joe’s Villages Food Services Programs, which provides nearly a million meals annually. Father...