The Village’s Second Josue Homes Open
St. Vincent de Paul’s second Josue Homes opened.
Presidential Silver Medallion
President Bill Clinton presented Father Joe a silver medallion, recognizing Father Joe’s Villages’ volunteer community service.
The Center Becomes the Village
St. Vincent de Paul Center became St. Vincent de Paul Village when the Center separated from the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego and became an independent, board-governed nonprofit organization.
Volunteers Provide 64,000 Hours of Service
During this year, volunteers provided 64,000 hours of service to neighbors in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Center.
The number of bed nights provided at the Center for homeless men, women and children grew from approximately 100,000 in 1987 to 200,000 in 1990.
President George Bush Recognizes Father Joe
Father Joe is recognized by President George Bush as number 42 of his “Thousand Points of Light,” for inspiring community volunteers to help change people’s lives.
Bishop Maher Center Opens
The Bishop Maher Center, adjacent to the Joan Kroc Center, opened to provide shelter for 150 men.
- Podcast S2 Ep. 4-24: The Power of Philanthropy & The Children’s Charity Gala
- Working in Therapeutic Childcare weighed heavy on me. I pushed through it for the kids.
- As a teen, Father Joe’s supported my family through a hard time. Now I work there.
- Bad teeth made it harder to address my homelessness, until Father Joe’s restored my smile
- Our cycling program gives homeless San Diegans an outlet for fun and a pathway to freedom
