EFFECTIVE
SOLUTIONS
Father Joe’s Villages has helped more than 11,000 people achieve permanent housing in the last 10 years alone. How do we do it?
THE STREETS ARE NOT A HOME
At least 8,000 people are experiencing homelessness every night in San Diego. Of those, nearly 4,500 men, women
People who are homeless are at greater risk of serious illness, mental health issues, substance abuse
3-4x
more likely to
die prematurely
than those who
are housed.
3-6x
higher rate
of illness than
their housed
peers.
10x
more likely to
be the victim
of a violent
crime.
“These are neighbors
OUR PILLARS OF CARE
Meeting Basic Needs
Housing
Meals
Day Center
Investing in Children
Therapeutic Childcare
Services for Families
Making Health a Priority
Medical Care
Dental Care
Behavioral Health Care
Strengthening Self-Sufficiency
Employment
Education
Vocational Training
Chaplaincy
2,000+
men, women, children, seniors and people with disabilities are housed each night by our housing programs.
$4.5 Million
was saved by the City of San Diego in 2018 through decreased use of emergency services.
1.1 Million
warm, nutritious meals are served each year through our Food Services program.