Get Shelter

Please visit or contact any of the following to inquire about shelter availability:

Get Services

Before accessing services for the first time, please check-in at the Joan Kroc Center.

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 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Father Joe’s Villages’ Ladies Guild has a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help.

The Ladies Guild at the San Diego Triathlon

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:

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Don’t miss our annual fundraiser!  This is our favorite event of the year.  This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland” and it’s sure to be a unique experience.

  • When:  Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Where: The Dana on Mission Bay
  • Costumes are encouraged
FJV Ladies Guild Alice Invitation 2025

Online Silent Auction: Bid, Bid, Bid!

We have many FABULOUS items to bid on:

  • Padres tickets, concert
  • Theatre tickets
  • Museum passes
  • San Diego  Zoo passes
  • Beautiful handmade quilts,
  • Hotel stays & restaurant vouchers
  • Wine tastings
  • And more!

START BIDDING!

Check the site often as new items will be added during the week! The auction opens on February 10 at noon and closes on February 17 at noon.

When you access the site, you will be sent a 6-digit code via text or email. (This two-factor authentication protects your credit card information). Once you put in the code you can start looking at the items for sale. If you want to bid, you will be prompted to put in your credit card info. The site will also send you a text when someone has bid against you. You will not be charged until you have won an item at the close of the auction.

Please email (vcallana@kent.edu) or text (760-703-8264 – Val Callanan) if you have any questions. You can also donate money through the online site. Thank you!

Don’t miss our fundraiser!  This is our favorite event of the year. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland” and it’s sure to be a unique experience.

  • When: Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Where: The Dana on Mission Bay
  • Costumes are encouraged

    Meetings:

    • January 13, 2025 – General Meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office, 3350 E. Street, San Diego, 92102
    • February 10, 2025 – General Meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office, 3350 E. Street, San Diego, 92102
    • March 10, 2025 – Morning of Reflection, St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1945 Illion St, San Diego 92110
    • April 14, 2025 – General Meeting at Father Joe’s Villages Home Office, 3350 E. Street, San Diego 92102

    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