Father Joe's Villages - San Diego, California

Chere B.

Here we are now close to 3 yrs at St. Teresa's. Unlike the namesake,there is no compassion here. Elevators are at non working status most of the time. This leaves tenants like myself since I use a wheelchair, housebound. Worse yet,the laundry facilities are not kept up and at same status as elevators. Most convenient elements at other apartment complexes are not the same status here. Pests are out of control here too. All that would make living here comfortable, is sadly missing here. I love the location of being convenient to the trolley and surrounding eateries are very good. Staff needs to be more compassionate and proactive of tenants common daily living status as to elevators, laundry facilities, and pests issues. Most tenants came from indigent circumstances. Common apartment conveniences would be greatly appreciated. 😉

Scott B.

I stayed in one of Father Joe's shelters for about a year. I got physically attacked by someone and when I defended myself, they suspended ME from the program, without even investigating what happened. They concluded that I was the aggressor, even as I yelled for the staff for help. These places are so toxic that most homeless people choose to live outside and sleep on the street to avoid them. Ask yourself how bad a situation must be for that to happen. You're not allowed to advocate for yourself in these places, or else you become a target. Some staff members were really kind, but many weren't. Case mangers discouraged me from seeking opportunities to better my situation. Some of the most hateful people towards the homeless work in these places. These aren't places of healing, and case management doesn't work when there's literally no programs to help the homeless.

Teresa B.

BE WARNED WHOSE COMING TO YOUR HOME
!!!!!!!!Waited 2 months to donate some very nice furniture, and they refused to take anything because it was inside my house, literally got yelled at given the most disgusting excuses by this place. I actually feel uncomfortable that they know where I live and came inside my home. I have never dealt with a more unprofessional, rude, lazy, inappropriate "CHARITY" in my entire life. I can't believe i waited months for this company. I don't know what kind of people they are hiring and sending to your home but I WARN YOU don't do it. DONT DO IT!!!! This company is abusive and rude, and i waa just trying to donate good furniture. 3 months of waiting and same guy comes twice, refuses to pick stuff up. Yells at me and walks out. I have NEVER seen a worse charity company when your giving them stuff for free. I'm literally shaking and crying. Horrible!!!! And phone customer service is just as bad. Refused to let me speak to a supervisor. I'm old and disabled and I just needed some help, and tried to donate and do right thing.

JAMES W.

Father Joe's got a sun awning that's new it was not there the food could be better man some nasty stuff they feed people can't wait for the burrito boys this Sunday at 8:20 downtown San Diego near grayhound bus line they have closed the grayhound bus station down downtown San Diego @ 1313 national Ave they have put a fence around the whole place

Craig P.

As a former Homeless Veteran, I regained my respect, confidence and Employment Opportunities at St. Vincent DePaul's Village. Thank you Father Joe!!!

Sheamus

24 CFR § 576.403 - Shelter and housing standards.

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§ 576.403 Shelter and housing standards.

(a) Lead-based paint remediation and disclosure. The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 35, subparts A, B, H, J, K, M, and R apply to all shelters assisted under ESG program and all housing occupied by program participants.

(b) Minimum standards for emergency shelters. Any building for which Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds are used for conversion, major rehabilitation, or other renovation, must meet state or local government safety and sanitation standards, as applicable, and the following minimum safety, sanitation, and privacy standards. Any emergency shelter that receives assistance for shelter operations must also meet the following minimum safety, sanitation, and privacy standards. The recipient may also establish standards that exceed or add to these minimum standards.

(1) Structure and materials. The shelter building must be structurally sound to protect residents from the elements and not pose any threat to health and safety of the residents. Any renovation (including major rehabilitation and conversion) carried out with ESG assistance must use Energy Star and WaterSense products and appliances.

(2) Access. The shelter must be accessible in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8; the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.) and 28 CFR part 35; where applicable.

(3) Space and security. Except where the shelter is intended for day use only, the shelter must provide each program participant in the shelter with an acceptable place to sleep and adequate space and security for themselves and their belongings.

(4) Interior air quality. Each room or space within the shelter must have a natural or mechanical means of ventilation. The interior air must be free of pollutants at a level that might threaten or harm the health of residents.

(5) Water supply. The shelter's water supply must be free of contamination.

(6) Sanitary facilities. Each program participant in the shelter must have access to sanitary facilities that are in proper operating condition, are private, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste.

(7) Thermal environment. The shelter must have any necessary heating/cooling facilities in proper operating condition.

(8) Illumination and electricity. The shelter must have adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and support health and safety. There must be sufficient electrical sources to permit the safe use of electrical appliances in the shelter.

(9) Food preparation. Food preparation areas, if any, must contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve food in a safe and sanitary manner.

(10) Sanitary conditions. The shelter must be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(11) Fire safety. There must be at least one working smoke detector in each occupied unit of the shelter. Where possible, smoke detectors must be located near sleeping areas. The fire alarm system must be designed for hearing-impaired residents. All public areas of the shelter must have at least one working smoke detector. There must also be a second means of exiting the building in the event of fire or other emergency

The PMC is in violation of parts 3, 4, 6, 7, and 10. Security doesn't do their jobs properly, the aC does have work properly, the bathrooms are in horrible shape, and black mold is growing on the shower walls.

Judith M.

This is a homeless - plus shelter n clinic .. n they service meals n. Give personal donations. ,, I have a Physician at the clinic n they are dedicated n Love the pharmacy All in one ! It’s conveniently located close to trolley n bus’s ! ✔️🌠🦠👍👀🩺😷they text n stay n contact n. Esp make sure all meds are on track ! TYVM for all your help! 🩺🙏👌🦠✨

Lady S.

This place very much discriminates against people who have disabilities and what feels like abusing them. Plus discriminating against people who are not Christian! I have reported this multiple times within the company and they ignore it! I have tried to get a meeting with the director and refused! I’m the middle of reporting this issue to the city, because I’m done! Plus they have people literally screaming and threatening others. Yet they don’t do anything about it!!! Plus recently they started to not let me see a case manager which is directly related to not being able to get housing. Now I literally feel like I’m being kidnapped! Because I literally found a place and they will not let me leave. Told me to wait three hours and I did and still refuse to let me leave!!!…<3~A