St. Vincent De Paul Village

This place is a hidden gem for your furniture needs. Seriously, its hard to find but the options for the price are second to none. The easiest way to find the warehouse, it is not a store front, is to drive to Market St and go north on 33^rd st. At the end you will see the cul de sac and just drive thru the gates. Parking right up front. There are lots of couches all in great to excellent condition. You will also find dining room tables, chairs entertainment centers and coffee tables. Prices are modest not so cheap but if you are nice enough you may be able to barter. Good luck on your find.

I don’t think I prepared myself for the furniture and prices of this place. The warehouse was full of couches and hutches and desk and dressers. The cheapest thing I seen in there was about $ 175.00. But, the furniture looked nice. I only seen one damaged piece that they were trying to still charge outrageous for. They had jeromes prices taped on next to theirs so you knew you were getting a good deal. I personally couldn’t justify spending that much on used furniture but I did see some pieces that would make me reconsider. Oddly enough they had a big stock pile of cook books that sell at the store for $ 30.00 and up for $ 3.00. That’s my big purchase of the day lol. One cook book in the furniture warehouse.

Driver showed up at 10 am. Went to the gas station and came back with a beer, drank it then left. Drinking and driving!

Big selection of used furniture some of it extremely unique. However for «used» furniture it was really expensive I could have purchased new pieces for the same price.
Did have a great sale on 5.11 boots and I will probably return to buy some of them.
Don’t hesitate to go you might find a jewel.

Big selection of used furniture and a few other random things (I’ve seen a jet ski and cars in front before). This store is not cheap like a normal thrift store because the furniture is actually pretty good (some real antique pieces). Of course, some of the pieces are a bit overpriced but guess what? You don’t have to buy those! I have found some amazing stuff here that would’ve cost 5X to 10X more if purchased from little italy antique stores. I don’t want more people to come here because there are some good finds, but it’s a charity operation and could use more attention.

I’m sure it’s a good place when has good stuff. All the items are waayyy over priced! Might as well buy new instead of used!

This place is hit or miss, like any second hand store, but you can find some great stuff. Definitely check it out if you need some furniture, or like re-​finishing stuff. I scored a vintage milk glass lamp for $ 25… That’s an insane deal!
They have a very large selection of wood furniture like tables, dressers, etc. Most are in really great condition and fairly priced. The staff is very polite and helpful, too.

If you want to donate furniture, you are better off hiring a crew to pick it up and take it to them.
I wanted to support Father Joe’s Villages, because I love all the positive work they do in the community.
I took the day off today for my furniture pick up between 8 – 3:30. Was told I would receive a call an hour before pick up. It is now 3:17, and no call.
Still waiting…

Are you looking for a place to find a great deal on furniture? Are you the kind of person who gets tingly when you hear the words ‘gently used’? Is one of your top 3 mottos ‘damaged goods are such a steal’?
This is the place for you!
They offer pieces or full furniture sets at great prices… and wait for it… the prices are negotiable. This place is a hidden find. They also have other items such as area rugs, traditional and modern styles, various wall art of all shapes and sizes, & a descent selection of mirrors. I don’t know if having outerwear on racks out front in normal, but there was plenty to choose from in style and quantity.
The staff is friendly, helpful, & competent.
Be advised that Google Maps will stinking lie to your face about how to find the entrance. Follow 33^rd until you go around the bend and through the cul de sac.

I recently made an entire household and furniture donation to Father Joe’s and the experience was top notch! The two guys they sent, Angel and ??, were so strong, polite and helpful. They moved quickly, efficiently and were able to haul away the entire household within a very short time, without any damage to the goods or to my walls — even with bringing heavy furniture downstairs. They also accept clean mattresses.
Father Joe’s is super organized. I received a one hour reminder call, as promised. Upon arrival, right on time, I was provided with a pre-​printed receipt, listing each of the major items I had mentioned over the phone. It also included instructions for the tax write off. Very helpful.
Thank you, Father Joe’s, for making the process of giving so easy! And, I feel good knowing my gently used things will have a new life with someone who truly has a need.

I’d driven by their giant signs advertising their furniture warehouse, so I finally decided to stop by today. I was in the market for a dining room table, and anything else that may catch my eye. I had NO idea I would find a gem, and walk out grinning from ear to ear, with extra bounce in my step!
This place is massive, and all the furniture is rather high quality, for being donated and second hand. There are true antiques here — and the prices are priced smart.
After wandering around oohing and ahhing, I stumbled upon my gem: an original Amish made Borkholder Craftsman style table, with six original chairs. *cue eyeballs popping out of sockets and jaw hitting floor.*
I was starring at a $ 4000 piece of furniture. It’s price? $ 500. I bought it immediately. The best part? They delivered it for FREE and also took away my old dining room table. I am a very very happy lady tonight, as I stare lovingly at one of the best finds I’ve ever made at a second hand store.
I will definitely be back.

My wife and I donated a working Seadoo/​Jetski with a trailer. It has 2 titles for it. They were nice and all on my first call and very quick on picking things up. I got my tax write off paperwork and they only gave me a value of $ 600. I called the office how come I only receive one. I have 2 titles. I questioned nicely why I was only getting $ 600 for the Seadoo. The book value on the seadoo was over $ 2500. Trailer value was over $ 800. The lady I was talking to was so rude. Toward the end of the year they ask for you Social Security and it stated that you cannot claim your write off unless you provide the information they need. I said, what the heck. I was not asked for that information before with another charity group when I gave a Saab 900 Turbo.
My wife and I said that never again we will do that. we have talked to other people as well after the fact and they experience the same thing. I just felt that they are nice to you before getting your item and they treat you like crap after. I don’t mind giving. My wife and I had given a lot of stuff to charities, but never was treated like what we have experience with this group.

What a fantastic organization geared towards helping the people of San Diego and the surrounding areas. A gift to have such an honorable association who’s main focus is giving back to people in need.
Thank you Father Joe!

Father Joe will soon be retiring or at least cutting back on his work at Father Joe’s Village. He has done a marvelous thing with all that he has done to help the homeless and the down-​and-​out.
The official press release said «After 30 years serving neighbors in need in San Diego, Father Joe Carroll has announced his retirement as CEO of Father Joe’s Villages and its partner agencies, effective April 12, 2011. As President Emeritus, Father Joe will focus on fundraising. Daily operations will continue to be directed by the current management team and board chairs will serve as interim co-​CEOs. Services for neighbors in need will continue uninterrupted during this transition.»
When I was training at MTS across the street from Father Joe’s Village, I walked by many times and was very impressed. Even though the line-​up of people could sometimes be intimidating, I realized just how organized things were and how grateful most everyone-​especially the single moms with kids in tow-​were to have Father Joe’s Village services available. One time I even came in and took a small tour when I was working with a homeless ministry group-​Father Joe’s and the Rescue Mission are both examples of excellency in working with the homeless population.
Perhaps soon a large mega-​church in the San Diego area will be looking to offer assistance and a forge a working alliance with Father Joe’s Village. This should be a very fortuitous marriage of convenience between the mega-​church and Father Joe’s. Father Joe already has in place and operating the Toussaint Academy, Children’s Village, Mobile Health Clinics, Martha’s Village & Kitchen, St. Vincent de Paul’s, and Josue Homes. If this ever happens, it would be a great merger of volunteerism. 5 Unilocal STARS for wonderful Father Joe and all that he has done here in San Diego for those who are less fortunate.

In Oct 2010 I donated 2 full size couches to Father Joe’s village. I was able to schedule the p/​u within 4 days.
They had my cell and the morning of the p/​u they called me to tighten the window from 4 hours to 40 minutes.
The guys showed up on time and quickly off went the couches. They left me with a donation slip for my taxes.
St Vincent De Paul’s Village is the best.
Amvets does not pickup.
and that consignment store near Washington and PCH charges $ 80 for pickups.

Donated all my furniture from my single life to Father Joe’s. They’ll call you 30 minutes or one hour ahead depending on which you specify and they have your itemized receipt printed and ready for you. They met me at my storage unit and were fast and efficient. I glad someone’s going to use my Crate & Barrel living room set, antique dining set, and Pottery Barn bedroom set and that they’re done sitting in a storage unit! :)