Father Joe’s Villages Sets Trend With New 44-Bed Detox Facility By Editor ● News ● September 25, 2025 Before converting part of the Paul Mirabile Center, the city of San Diego had just two detox beds
NONPROFIT VOICES: The Lucky Duck Foundation’s Publicity Shy Point Man By Ron Donoho ● Nonprofit Voices ● September 4, 2025 Reticent CEO Drew Moser implements homelessness policy, and isn’t the “dumb jock” he claims to be
“Senior Idol”: These 60+ Contestants Still Have A Song In their Hearts By Editor ● Event Photos ● August 21, 2025 Performers competed for fun and prizes at the Serving Seniors’ annual talent show in downtown San Diego
“Seniors Safe At Home” Homeless Prevention Program Gets Funding Boost By Ron Donoho ● Homelessness ● June 16, 2025 Philanthropic groups pitch in $700,000 to continue “shallow rent subsidies” that keep the elderly from becoming unsheltered
From Hardship To Hero: RMD’s New Star Employee By Ron Donoho ● News ● March 19, 2025 A downtown San Diego restaurant group hired Ramon Gomez through the San Diego Rescue Mission. Today, he’s an award-winning employee
Lucky Duck Foundation Hits Milestone: 2 Million Meals Distributed By Ron Donoho ● Homelessness ● March 10, 2025 The highly active local charity focuses all its programs on assisting with homelessness issues
Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2025 “State of The City Address” Focus: Don’t Blame Him By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 16, 2025 Forecasting an era of austerity budget cuts for San Diego, the mayor hypes hope and blames homelessness issues on others
SD Teen Named National “SportsKid Of The Year” By Sports Illustrated By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 7, 2025 Arden Pala’s Barrio Logan basketball clinic spawned a nonprofit; he’s being recognized for community service
Lucky Duck Foundation Warms Homeless Locals With “Sleeping-Bag Coats” By Ron Donoho ● Homelessness ● December 2, 2024 The nonprofit plans to hand out more than 4,500 coats that some have claimed are “life-saving”
It’s National Homelessness Awareness Month By Editor ● Homelessness ● November 7, 2024 Election season is winding down but issues surrounding unsheltered people remain