Solutions to Homelessness: Investing in Housing and Healthcare

Jun 26, 2023 | News

By President and CEO, Deacon Jim Vargas. Every night nearly 5,200 men, women, and children sleep on the streets of San Diego in dangerous situations, a 10% increase, with more unsheltered seniors and women since this time last year. This tragedy has ballooned into an...

Father Joe’s Villages Announces New Affordable Housing Communities to Address Homelessness

Jun 1, 2023 | News

This week, Father Joe’s Villages announced two new affordable housing communities as part of its Turning the Key initiative, which will provide permanent homes to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. The first new housing community will be located at the...

Father Joe’s Villages Awarded $4 Million Community Development Block Grant

May 3, 2023 | News

City Council Approves $4 million Grant to Father Joe’s Villages to Build New Affordable Housing On April 11, the City of San Diego voted unanimously to award Father Joe’s Villages a $4 million Community Development Block Grant to build a new affordable housing...

Street Health at Father Joe’s Villages

Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, News

Removing Barriers to Life-Changing Care Father Joe’s Villages Street Health Program provides outreach health services by bringing medical care directly to people living on the streets. In 2022, over 450 unique patients were served. Our Father Joe’s Villages Street...

Strengthening Self-Sufficiency

Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, News

Overcoming Barriers to Employment For many clients, a key part of leaving homelessness behind is overcoming barriers to employment. Whether due to health issues, gaps in employment history, or simply not knowing how to start, the task of finding a job can be daunting....

Looking Forward To 2023

Dec 28, 2022 | Blog, News

TURNING THE KEY INITIATIVE UPDATE In a major step forward, Father Joe’s Villages’ Board of Directors approved the creation of a new affiliate company focused exclusively on developing affordable housing. Comprised of seasoned real estate development professionals, the...