OUR STORIES
At Father Joe’s Villages, we’ve seen lives transformed, hope renewed and dignity restored. Read the real stories of the people we’ve served.
Celebrating Resilient Families: Michelle’s Story
Even when her family was homeless, Michelle’s resiliency and courage helped her family shine. Now, she and her children have found incredible educational, employment and life success. Learn about how Michelle and her family thrived with help from Father Joe’s Villages.
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A Fresh Start: Alejandro Cooks Up a Better Future
At Father Joe’s Villages, we believe in the potential of our clients. Our sector-based vocational training programs, including our long-standing Culinary Arts Program, open the door to a new, hopeful future for individuals like Alejandro.
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Housing Helps Neighbors Find Light: Rebecca’s Story
After she lost her husband and her housing and later became paralyzed, Father Joe’s Villages was there to help Rebecca stay housed and off the streets through our permanent housing program.
Health and Homelessness: Elizabeth’s Story
For those struggling to pay rent, a serious illness or disability can quickly cause a downward spiral into homelessness. When Elizabeth contracted Bacterial Meningitis, her entire world fell apart. Father Joe’s Villages helped her put the pieces back together.
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS BLOG
A Father’s Love: Patrick Strives for a Better Life for His Children
When Patrick and his family were struggling with homelessness, Father Joe's Villages was there to offer support and resources. Father Joe's Villages is one of San Diego's most comprehensive shelters for families experiencing homelessness, providing housing, childcare...
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Why We Don’t Use the Terms “the Homeless” or “Homeless People”
In day-to-day life, you may hear these phrases a lot: “homeless [women/man/person]” or “what should we do about ‘the homeless’ in San Diego” or “the homeless [problem/crisis/issue]”. However, at Father Joe’s Villages, we use a different approach. We refer to “the...
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New Father Joe’s Villages Street Health Program Offers Outreach Health Services
Father Joe’s Villages new Street Health Program will offer outreach health services by bringing medical care directly to people living on the streets.
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Celebrating Resilient Families: Michelle’s Story
Even when her family was homeless, Michelle’s resiliency and courage helped her family shine. Now, she and her children have found incredible educational, employment and life success. Learn about how Michelle and her family thrived with help from Father Joe’s Villages.
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Father Joe’s Villages Opens Village Clips
At Father Joe’s Villages, we believe every person is deserving of respect and dignity. That is why we opened Village Clips, a hair salon that will provide free haircuts to men, women and children who are homeless.
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2019 Gala Raises $900,000 for Children & Family Programs
As our signature black-tie event of the year, Father Joe’s Villages 35th Annual Children’s Charity Gala, Reach for the Stars, certainly proved to be a night to remember. Together, we raised nearly $900,000 in support of programs for families and children experiencing homelessness.
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Marlene’s Journey to a Better Life
When life got tough for Marlene and her family, Father Joe's Villages was there to offer support and resources. Father Joe's Villages is one of San Diego's most comprehensive shelters for women, children and families experiencing homelessness, providing housing, food...
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Community Leaders Honored at Children’s Charity Gala
On May 4th, the Children’s Charity Gala honored community leaders working to end the cycle of homelessness. Read more to learn about our 2019 Children’s Charity Gala Honorees. 2019 Children's Charity Gala Guests gathered Saturday at the U.S. Grant Hotel to enjoy a...
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5 Ways Your Donations to Father Joe’s Villages Help Save the Planet
Join Father Joe's Villages in celebrating Earth Day in San Diego. Learn more about how our Stores and Donation Centers reduce, reuse and recycle each and every day. 1. Giving is Twice as Nice When our supporters donate to Father Joe’s Villages, they are giving...
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