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Press Releases
St. Vincent de Paul Village receives $15,000 grant from Doris Florentine Fund of The San Diego Foundation
July, 2012 - (pdf:40KB)
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Thanks San Diego! Father Joe's Villages to reach 20 MILLION MEAL Mark this Thanksgiving
Oct. 10, 2011 - (pdf:123KB)
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Sister Patricia Cruise Appointed President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages
Aug. 24, 2011 - (pdf:193KB)
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Father Joe's Villages at the Western Food Service and Hospitality Expo
Aug. 22, 2011 - (pdf:233KB)
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Southwest Airlines Shows Their LUV to Toussaint Academy's Homeless Teens
Aug. 9, 2011 - (pdf:365KB)
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San Diego Charities Come Together "Fishing For Charities"
Aug. 5, 2011 - (pdf:2.5MB)
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New Affordable Housing Development Opens List for Interested Tenants
July 26, 2011 - (pdf:168KB)
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Father Joe's Villages Goes Green to Benefit Permanent Housing Residents
July 21, 2011 - (pdf:184KB)
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Homeless Children Among First to View New HARRY POTTER Movie
July 13, 2011 - (pdf:168KB)
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"Trading Up" for Homeless Teens: Local Business Leaders Launch Unique Fundraising Effort
April 20, 2011 - (pdf:176KB)
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Father Joe's Villages "3 Buildings in 1" Celebrates Construction Milestone
April 15, 2011 - (pdf:168KB)
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Father Joe Announces Retirement
March 30, 2011 - (FrJoeRetire.pdf:180KB)
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Awards
As one of the nation's leaders in homeless services, Father Joe Villages and it's leadership has been honored with several prestigious awards at both the local and the national level. Since our inception, we have been recognized throughout the industry as innovators in our field. Some of our awards and achievements include:
4/2011 |
County Supervisors declare April 12, 2011 Father Joe Carroll Day |
San Diego County Supervisors Greg Cox and Ron Roberts |
9/2010 |
Vic Kops Humanitarian Award |
Downtown San Diego Partnership |
6/2010 |
San Diego County’s Supportive Housing Program of the Year |
Mental Health Recognition Committee |
6/2010 |
San Diego County’s Mental Health Outpatient Services Program of the Year |
Mental Health Recognition Committee |
2010 |
Inclusionary Housing Project of the Year for 16th & Market Apartments |
San Diego Housing Federation |
10/2009 |
Presented the National Builders’ Choice Award for the 16th & Market Apartments |
Builder’s Magazine at Washington DC |
6/2009 |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
San Diego Housing Federation |
2009 |
Inspiration Award for 16th & Market Apartments |
Contract Magazine |
11/2006 |
San Diego’s 120 Top Influentials |
San Diego Daily Transcript |
6/2006 |
San Diego Psychiatric Society Advocacy Award for years of Leadership as an advocate for the mentally ill |
San Diego Psychiatric Society |
2004 |
Special Needs Housing Project of the Year for Villa Harvey Mandel |
San Diego Housing Federation |
4/2003 |
Letter commending compassion, generosity, citizenship & 20 years of service to the homeless |
The White House President George W. Bush |
4/2003 |
In Appreciation |
St. Vincent de Paul Village Security |
4/2003 |
Commendation |
Gov. Gray Davis |
4/2003 |
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding & Invaluable Service at St. Vincent De Paul Village |
Congresswoman Mary Bono |
4/2003 |
Proclamation Honoring Father Joe Carroll |
County of San Diego by |
4/2003 |
Resolution “In Honor of Celebrating 20 Years of Service” |
Randy “Duke” Cunningham, |
3/2002 |
Toastmaster International Communication & Leadership Award |
By District 5 Toastmasters |
3/2002 |
Community Award for Outstanding Services to Children & Families |
SDSU Dept of Child & Family Development |
11/2001 |
Excellence in Leadership Award |
Calif. Assn of Nonprofits |
10/1996 |
Award of Merit for Advocacy Planning |
Calif. Chapter/American Planning Association |
8/1996 |
Paul Dividoff Advocacy Planning Award |
American Planning Assn – Calif. Chapter |
6/1996 |
Leadership Award for Community |
Western American University |
4/1996 |
Distinguished Leadership Award |
American Planning Association – SD |
12/1995 |
National Caring Award |
The Caring Institute Washington, D.C. |
6/1993 |
Letter of Commendation |
Gov. Pete Wilson |
2/1992 |
Appreciation Award |
Naval Amphibious Base – Coronado |
1992 |
County Employees Award |
SD County Employee’s Charitable Organization |
1992 |
For the Love of A Child Award |
Childhelp, USA – SD Chapter |
5/1991 |
Commendation – Teen Center Program |
San Diego Kiwanis |
4/1991 |
Golden Ad Altare Dei Award |
National Catholic Committee on Scouting |
12/1990 |
Special Recognition Award |
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce |
10/1990 |
Letter of Commendation |
President George Bush |
1/1990 |
Christian Unity Award |
Diocesan Commission of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs |
1990 |
Board of Directors Commendation |
World SHARE |
5/1989 |
Annual Regents Award – Commendation for Humanitarian Services of National Significance |
Board of Regents Catholic University of America |
1989 |
Commendation – Outstanding and Dedicated Service to Vet Center 1979-1989 |
Vet Center |
1988 |
Architectural Record Commendation for Public Interest |
Architectural Record Magazine Board |
5/1988 |
The Keter Shem Tov – Crown of |
Congregation Beth AM |
1/1988 |
United Nations Int’l World Habitat Award |
Archbishop of Canterbury, Bldg. and Social Housing Found/ England |
1988 |
Univ. of Notre Dame Award of the Year |
Univ. of Notre Dame Alumni – |
1988 |
Recognition Award |
American Red Cross |
10/1987 |
Commendation of Energy Efficient Housing |
Ca. Energy Commission |
1987 |
Humanity Award |
National Conference of Christians and Jews |
12/1986 |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
San Diego Crime Commission |
2/1986 |
Community Service Award |
San Diego Housing Commission |
10/1985 |
Energy Management Recognition Award |
Southern California Energy Council |
1985 |
Circle of Charity Award |
Catholic Community Services |
1984 |
Circle of Charity Award |
Catholic Community Services |
1983 |
Circle of Charity Award |
Catholic Community Services |