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7 people are interested
Garden Group Leader
ORGANIZATION: Father Joe's Villages
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7 people are interested
Help lead the garden group, which consists of a handful of residents. Must have previous garden experience. We'll teach you what needs to be done, you will work with current volunteer(s) and alongside residents. We follow sqare foot gardening method.
Contact one of our volunteer coordinators, Kia Howard, kia.howard@neighbor.org or Liza Heredia, liza.heredia@neighbor.org.
Father Joe's Villages is a secure facility. NO WALK INS.
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About Father Joe's Villages
Location:
1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time. Our values are expressed in our CREED. They are the foundation of our work. (Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, Dignity).
Description
Father Joe's Villages, is the largest provider of homeless services in Southern California. Established in 1950 to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe’s Villages has grown to include a comprehensive campus and scattered-site programs that house over 2,000 people nightly.
At least 7,600 people are experiencing homelessness every night in San Diego. Of those, nearly 4,000 men, women and children lie down to sleep each night on sidewalks, in doorways, canyons and alleys. They live without regular access to food or water, and no place to use the bathroom, wash their hands, bathe or do laundry.
People who are homeless are at greater risk of serious illness, mental health issues, substance abuse and violence.
Our pillars of care inlcude Meeting Basic Needs, Investing in Children, Making Health a Priority, and Strengthening Self-sufficiency.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1501 Imperial AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
July 31, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-3 hours at a time, 3 month commitment