Father Joe s Villages hands out hundreds of holiday meals to homeless We can t as a community, see people suffering on the street and not do anything about it, said Deacon Jim Vargas. Author: Kelly Hessedal Updated: 6:23 PM PST December 24, 2020
SAN DIEGO The holiday spirit was alive and well at Father Joe s Villages on Thursday.
Even though the celebration looked a lot different this year because of the pandemic, hundreds of people experiencing homelessness were still able to enjoy a Christmas Eve meal.
The event began with a prayer by Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe s Villages. People are hurting out there, he said. It s all age groups. We ve seen an increase in families out there, and with children it always breaks my heart.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The halls at Father Joe’s Villages are decked with boughs of holly to bring seasonal joy to people experiencing and overcoming homelessness.
On Christmas Eve, the homeless services provider will distribute more than 400 Christmas to-go meals and holiday care packages to neighbors in need. The holiday care packages will include warm Bombas socks, candy canes, hand sanitizer, masks, and a Christmas prayer card.
President and CEO at Father Joe’s Villages, Deacon Jim Vargas, joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss Christmas Eve at Father Joe’s Villages.
Donate to Father Joe’s Villages to support families experiencing homelessness: my.neighbor.org/our-solutions/investing-in-children/.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Deacon Jim Vargas, president and CEO at Father Joe’s Villages, praised San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Saturday for extending the shelter operation at the San Diego Convention Center to protect hundreds of homeless San Diegans as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.
“Father Joe’s Villages is thankful for the opportunity to continue serving people experiencing homelessness at the convention center during the pandemic,” Vargas said.
“As the city, county and homeless service providers of San Diego prioritize the safety of those living on our streets, it’s imperative that we provide the space for them to remain healthy and warm through the winter with access to comprehensive services, including health care and regular testing.
Updated on December 19, 2020 at 2:35 pm
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Deacon Jim Vargas, president and CEO at Father Joe s Villages, praised San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Saturday for extending the shelter operation at the San Diego Convention Center to protect hundreds of homeless San Diegans as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. Father Joe s Villages is thankful for the opportunity to continue serving people experiencing homelessness at the convention center during the pandemic, Vargas said. As the city, county and homeless service providers of San Diego prioritize the safety of those living on our streets, it s imperative that we provide the space for them to remain healthy and warm through the winter with access to comprehensive services, including health care and regular testing.
San Diego Miramar College’s business programs have been granted national accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This is the first and only two-year business department in the San Diego region to become nationally accredited by ACBSP, according to the college.
To achieve the accreditation, the faculty at Miramar College conducted a self-study of the programs, processes and procedures which develop and deliver business education to students enrolled in the program. The evaluation included measurable evidence of how the business program meets the six national standards for quality in business education. At the conclusion of the self-study, peer evaluators from other two-year accredited business schools in the nation conducted a site visit to evaluate the program.