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 Help’s Families in Need: 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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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
Shop Father Joe’s Villages San Diego Thrift Stores
Find discounted deals on clothes, shoes, collectibles, furniture, and household items at any of Father Joe's Villages' San Diego thrift stores! All of our thrift stores & donation centers help you find affordable furniture and décor while also helping those in...
Volunteer at Father Joe’s Villages
Volunteering has numerous benefits for you and our San Diego community. Help Neighbors in Need As a volunteer for Father Joe’s Villages, your service will have a direct impact on the lives of your neighbors in need. After all, Father Joe’s Villages has helped more...
A Bridge to a Brighter Future: Our Bridge Shelter
Bridge shelters are an innovative approach to helping the most vulnerable members of the homeless population. They provide temporary relief from the streets with a stable environment and supportive services, with the goal of helping people find permanent housing.
Father Joe’s Villages’ Permanent Supportive Housing
By creating long-term solutions, Father Joe's Villages helps individuals in need off the streets for good so they can live more productive lives. Through our Permanent Supportive Housing, people who are chronically homeless and living with a disability can get the...
An Interview with Father Joe’s Villages’ Outreach Team
Every morning, Megan and Jordan, members of Father Joe’s Villages’ Homeless Outreach Team, canvass the streets of downtown, East Village, Hillcrest and other areas looking to offer assistance to people experiencing homelessness. For those who want help, they offer...
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.
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...
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.
How Housing Help’s Families in Need: 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.