Father Joe's Villages

In this most recent Op-Ed for Times of San Diego, Father Joe’s Villages’ CEO, Deacon Jim Vargas, discusses the critical need for California lawmakers to remove bureaucratic barriers to affordable housing. California Lawmakers Must Remove the Bureaucratic Barriers to Affordable Housing. https://bit.ly/3aEp0XO

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! This year, help spread the love in San Diego. Give a tribute gift to a loved one in honor of Valentine’s Day. You can pay $5 for a cheap teddy bear or to support job skills for a neighbor experiencing homelessness. You could spend $27 on a dozen roses or pay for one day of therapeutic childcare for a child in need. Which gift will mean more to the person you love? Donate today: https://bit.ly/2Lplbx8

Father Joe’s Villages’ Therapeutic Childcare empowers families to end the cycle of homelessness. Last year, Therapeutic Childcare served over 350 families and nearly 900 children in need. Visit neighbor.org today to help support children experiencing homelessness.

In 2020, Father Joe’s Villages continued providing life-saving care while expanding our comprehensive services to meet the needs of San Diego’s most vulnerable during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visit neighbor.org today to make an impact in the lives of neighbors in need.

Deacon Jim Vargas talks about Father Joe's Villages' efforts to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time on the Spotlight on the Community Cloudcast podcast, including expanding food services during COVID-19 and our Turning the Key initiative to build affordable housing.

Our neighbors without shelter are out in the cold and they need our support. Just $15 can provide a nutritious meal and a night in our shelter for a person experiencing homelessness. Donate today: https://bit.ly/2OQoL13

We're making great progress in the construction of St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa! Set to open in 2022, this affordable housing community will provide 407 units of housing to help neighbors overcome homelessness for good. Learn more about our Turning the Key initiative here: https://bit.ly/3nxLIpV

Give twice the meaning to your holiday gifts! Amazon will contribute .5% of your purchase to our mission to prevent and end homelessness. Just select Father Joe's Villages as your charity and start your purchases from Amazon Smile to get started: https://amzn.to/2H9lRjQ

2020 has been scary enough. Dress up as a character sure to make your friends and family laugh this Halloween. Stop by Father Joe's Villages' Thrift Store in Hillcrest to find this quintessential Garth from Wayne's World costume for under $10. We're not worthy of these excellent deals! Be sure to stop by any of our Father Joe’s Villages’ Donation Center and Thrift Store locations for all of your Halloween needs! Locations and hours: http://bit.ly/FJVStores

"Being an antiracist means prioritizing affordable housing options for Black and other minority communities, because housing is an essential step to achieving better access to other basic needs like healthy food, education and good jobs with benefits." Read more from Father Joe's Villages' President and CEO, Deacon Jim Vargas, about how important affordable housing is in the fight against racism: https://bit.ly/35mDWY9

Looking for the perfect Khaleesi costume for your Halloween night? Father Joe’s Villages has you covered! Head to our thrift store in Hillcrest to find the perfect outfit and accessories for this popular Game of Thrones character. Be sure to stop by any of our Father Joe’s Villages’ Donation Center and Thrift Store locations for all of your Halloween needs! Locations and hours: http://bit.ly/FJVStores... *Dragons allowed, and very much encouraged.

It's October and you know what that means... it's almost Halloween! As Feather Joe knows, there’s no better place to get an affordable, creative Halloween costume than at one of Father Joe’s Villages’ Thrift Stores. This #TurkeyTuesday, Feather Joe traveled to our Hillcrest store to see what he could find. He can’t wait to show off his doctor costume this year!... We'll be revealing some of our other costume ideas over the next few weeks! Check out all our Thrift Store Locations & Hours: http://bit.ly/FJVStores

Our Food Services Program offers more than healthy meals, it provides hope to neighbors living on the streets of San Diego. Help support our Food Services Program by participating in Father Joe's Villages' annual Thanksgiving Day 5K. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jcr0Jq

This year, the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K has gone virtual. This means you can 5K your way. Don't feel like leaving the comfort of your home Thanksgiving morning? No problem! You can still participate in the virtual 5K and do your part to help those struggling with homelessness by setting a fundraising goal and meeting (or exceeding) it. Your Thanksgiving Day 5K coaches, Megan and Rochelle, explain how you can set up a virtual fundraiser in this video. Register today! https://bit.ly/376zxuV

We'll be speaking with Chief Programs Officer Ruth Bruland about the Father Joe's Villages' Thanksgiving Day 5K - plus look out for a special guest appearance from our favorite mascot!

This #PrimeDay, you can give back to the community while you shop! Just go to http://Smile.Amazon.com and select Father Joe's Villages as your charity. Amazon will contribute .5% of your purchase to our mission to prevent and end homelessness. Remember to start all of your purchases from Amazon Smile to qualify. https://amzn.to/2H9lRjQ

On this #TurkeyTuesday, Feather Joe is getting in shape so he can complete his route for this year’s virtual Thanksgiving Day 5k. Are YOU ready? It’s not too early to start preparing for Father Joe’s Villages’ virtual Thanksgiving Day 5k! This year, participants can choose their own route, whether it is walking or running a distance of their choice or fundraising their way through it. Learn more and register today! https://bit.ly/34WmJo6

The votes are in! With a whopping 70% of the vote, our Thanksgiving Day 5K mascot's new name is...Feather Joe! Thank you to all who voted on a name for our special new mascot for Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K. To see Feather Joe in action through exclusive content and inspiration, register for the virtual Thanksgiving Day 5K today. https://bit.ly/2Fq3kmU

Every year on October 10th, World Homeless Day encourages communities to find ways to change the lives of people experiencing homelessness. This year, you can help fund meals for hungry neighbors by signing up for Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K. Father Joe's Villages relies on the funds raised from the Thanksgiving Day 5K to fund warm, nutritious meals for men, women and children most in need. Just $35 can provide 18 meals for a neighbor living on the streets, and can serve as the door to a better life. This World Homeless Day, make a real difference. Sign up for the virtual Thanksgiving Day 5K today to support critical services that change lives. https://bit.ly/33KBpHG