St Vincent de Paul Village Inc

What Does It Mean to ‘Be Father Joe’ You may wonder about our new call to action, our challenge to the community “Be Father Joe.” This simple tagline is meant to convey a very profound idea. For over 30 years, Father Joe Carroll has worked tirelessly on behalf of the homeless and poor of our community. In the minds of many, he stands for the very best of what San Diego can be. His work has become a symbol of hope, of second chances–a living example that one man, standing up defiantly against an insurmountable problem can make a difference. We believe that like Father Joe, we can all make a difference if we so choose. The only question that remains is will you, like Father Joe, choose to make that difference?

Our Impact
At Father Joe’s Villages (St Vincent de Paul Village, Toussaint Academy and Joshua House):
784 people successfully moved into permanent housing.
7 in 10 adults who were served by one of the Transitional Housing teams exited to permanent housing.
80% of the youth who exited Toussaint Academy obtained permanent housing.
14,938 adults and children were helped by FJV in 2014.
A total of 1,765 children in 727 families were helped by FJV.
Helped 1,627 Veterans.
Served 1,048,051 meals, an average of 2,871 meals each day.
The Village Family Health Center:
Had a total of 24,683 visits
Served 2,578 people
Our free daily lunch provided a critical meal to more than 7,700 people.