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.
Investing in Children: Patrick Strives for a Better Life for His Family
A father of seven children, Patrick always worked extra hard to support his family. However, after being let go from his job as a Lead Electronic Assembly Specialist, Patrick became unable to pay his rent and he and his family ended up losing their home. When they became homeless, Father Joe’s Villages was there to offer support and resources.
How Housing Helps Families in Need: Michelle’s Story
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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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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
14 Reasons Why You Should Shop at a Thrift Store
Charitable or non-profit organizations often run thrift shops to raise money to support their missions. Father Joe’s Villages’ thrift stores, for example, help fund critical programs helping neighbors leave homelessness behind. Donating to and shopping at thrift stores has a host of benefits and can support a good cause.
Father Joe’s Villages Continues Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Services During Pandemic
Maintaining sobriety during a pandemic can be challenging— in fact, statistics show that mental health problems and substance use issues have increased during COVID-19. However, with help from Father Joe's Villages Behavioral Health Services and state-certified...
“From the Streets to the Stage:” Mark’s Incredible Journey
When Mark, a veteran Marine with a chronic illness, became homeless, Father Joe’s Villages was there to provide targeted support through comprehensive services and affordable housing programs to help him to get back on his feet. A Rising Star If you had told Mark...
Donation Match and Matching Gifts Basics and Benefits – Make Your Donation Go Further
Father Joe's Villages’ mission of elevating people out of homelessness and poverty greatly benefits from matching gift programs. If our mission is important to you, find out if your company has a matching gifts program. These matching contributions help us accomplish...
Village Heroes: Father Joe’s Villages’ Outreach Workers Strengthen Support for Those in Need During Pandemic
Though these are difficult times, it is often during unprecedented crisis that heroes are made. In the face of a pandemic, Father Joe’s Villages’ dedicated staff remain on the frontlines, continuing to provide critical services such as shelter, health care, meals and...
Village Heroes: How Guest Services Staff are Offering Compassionate Solutions During COVID-19
Though these are difficult times, it is often during unprecedented crisis that heroes are made. In the face of a pandemic, Father Joe’s Villages’ dedicated staff remain on the frontlines, continuing to provide critical services such as shelter, health care, meals and...
Village Heroes: Father Joe’s Villages Food Services Staff Provide Critical Meals During Pandemic
Though these are difficult times, it is often during unprecedented crisis that heroes are made. In the face of a pandemic, Father Joe’s Villages’ dedicated staff remain on the frontlines, continuing to provide critical services such as shelter, health care, meals and...
Village Heroes: Staff at San Diego Convention Center Adapt to a New Normal
Though these are difficult times, it is often during unprecedented crisis that heroes are made. In the face of a pandemic, Father Joe’s Villages’ dedicated staff remain on the frontlines, continuing to provide critical services such as shelter, health care, meals and...
How Father Joe’s Villages is Responding to COVID-19
For 70 years, Father Joe’s Villages has been the leader in providing emergency services to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. Now, Father Joe’s Villages is implementing an emergency response to COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of our neighbors,...