MEET THE LADIES GUILD
For 40 years, the Ladies Guild has dedicated their time to performing works of charity for our neighbors in need.
About the Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild is a non-denominational service organization whose mission is to assist in the work of Father Joe’s Villages. It is an all-volunteer group of over 200 women who raise funds dedicated solely to benefit the children at Father Joe’s Villages.
Serve meals. Donate your skills. Help at events. Train others to succeed.
Annually, Ladies Guild members volunteer over 12,000 hours of their time to help those struggling with homelessness.
When action meets compassion, lives change.
There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.
NAVIGATION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Father Joe’s Villages’ Ladies Guild has a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Serving as Village docent
- Plan, sponsor and participate in a major fundraiser
- Providing clerical support
- Hosting monthly birthday parties for Father Joe’s Villages preschoolers
- Serving holiday meals
- Helping at annual Father Joe’s Villages events such as Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Participating in Father Joe’s Villages holiday shopping and wrapping event
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Father Joe’s Villages’ Ladies Guild is always accepting enthusiastic new members!
Membership Options
Membership is non-denominational and open to all.
- Active: $40 and 50 hours of service at any Guild or Father Joe’s Villages’ event or project
- Associate: $60 with no minimum service hours
Funds raised by our fundraising efforts benefit the children at Father Joe’s Villages.
We welcome you to become a member!
If you are interested in joining and would like more information:
Thank you for your interest and support!
EVENTS
All of the Ladies Guild’s events raise money benefiting programs for children experiencing homelessness.
Upcoming Events:
CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
Our annual Craft and Bake Sale highlights the baking and crafting skills of our members and friends. And our popular White Elephant Sale is back again this year!
- When: October 14, 2024 – 10:45 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Father Joe’s Villages Ladies Guild Room, 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, 92101
- Parking at 16th and Logan
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Save the date for our biggest event of the year! Our members and friends always look forward to this event. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland.”
- When: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Where: The Dana at Mission Bay
- Costumes are encouraged!
Watch here for more details.
Meetings:
- September 9, 2024 – Membership drive at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, 92131
- October 14, 2024 – Craft and Bake Sale at Father Joe’s Villages, 1501 Imperial Ave, 92101 (Ladies Guild Room)
- November 4, 2024 – Meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office, 3350 E Street, San Diego 92102
- December 2, 2024 – Christmas luncheon at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, EMAIL US AT: Ladies.Guild@neighbor.org
Special Clothing Donations
The Ladies Guild collects clean, new, or like-new clothes for the Career Closet at Father Joe’s Villages. The Career Closet is a place where residents can get something to wear that helps them feel confident during the job interview process. The following are clothes that would be appropriate for this group of residents:
Men – All sizes of white, collared shirts, dark pants, dark shoes, belts, new socks, new underwear
Women – All sizes of white blouses or tops, dark slacks or skirts, dark shoes, new underwear
Please contact Susan Croll at (619) 435-5736, if you would like to donate clothing for this worthy cause.
Annual Events:
- February: Fundraiser/Silent Auction & Luncheon
- March: Morning of Reflection
- May: Installation
- June: Potluck
- September: Membership Meeting
- October: Autumn Craft and Bake Sale
- December: Christmas Shopping for Children at Father Joe’s Villages