Our mission statement
The mission of Father Joe’s Villages is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time.
Our 2025 goals
Our 2025 goals include:
- Combating substance use and the overdose crisis in San Diego
- Preventing families from falling into homelessness
- Providing wrap-around services to seniors experiencing homelessness
- Building affordable housing to help people pull out of homelessness
- Changing the public’s perceptions of the issues and solutions surrounding homelessness
The areas we serve
San Diego County.
Fundraising events
Our signature events are the Thanksgiving Day 5K, which benefits our food services programs; the Children Charity Gala, which benefits Therapeutic Childcare; and the Golf Classic, which benefits homeless veterans.
Calling all volunteers
Volunteers can utilize their talents in various programs, including preparing and serving meals, assisting in Therapeutic Childcare, being a Residential Aide and much more. If you have a skill or talent you would like to share, please reach out. We welcome all types of volunteers and groups: individuals, families, religious organizations, community groups, military groups, corporations, local businesses and more.
Donation opportunities
There are many ways to give. Whether you make a gift of your time, money, or goods, your will go directly towards programs that save lives. Your cash donation funds programs that make a critical, immediate impact. Donate household goods and vehicles, shop in our online or retail thrift stores, or participate in planned giving.
Father Joe’s Villages
Established 1950
3350 E Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 446-2101
Website: neighbor.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @FatherJoesVillages
Instagram: @FatherJoesVillages
X: @FatherJoes
LinkedIn: father-joe’s-villages
Executives
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO
Jennifer June, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Megan Partch, Ph.D., Chief Health Officer
AnnWieczorek, General Counsel
Jason Brenier, Chief Financial Officer
Rocio Hammershaimb, Chief Officer
Joshua Bohannan, Chief Strategy Officer
Lupita Moncada, Senior Director of Human Resources
Frank Paredes, Director of IT
Jesse Casement, Division Director of Client Services
Board of Directors
S.V.D.P. Management
Kevin Harkenrider, Chairman
Mike Schleyhahn, Vice Chair
Diane Stumph, Treasurer;
Isabel Rafferty, Secretary
Saint Vincent de Paul Village
Robert Irving, Chairman
Marilyn Stenoien, Vice Chair
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