St. Vincent’s Beneficiary of Proposition 46 Bond Measure
Funding Will Help Village Rehabilitate Aging Facilities

   SAN DIEGO — St. Vincent de Paul Village was one of a handful of local agencies selected yesterday to receive funding as part of the state’s Proposition 46 bond measure, which was approved by California voters last November.

   The $943,056 allocation from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development will be used by the Village to rehabilitate three aging residential buildings at the organization’s 1501 Imperial Avenue location.

   "This disbursement comes at a crucial time for St. Vincent’s," says Village President Father Joe Carroll. "We’re weathering a donation drought and our facilities desperately need a facelift, an endeavor we could not afford alone."

   The allocation – coming at a time when many government programs are facing drastic cuts due to the state’s budget crisis – also highlights St. Vincent’s fiscal responsibility, Father Joe says.

   "There’s no question the state wants to ensure their economic support is being utilized efficiently," he says. "The Village has a proven track record of financial stringency, ensuring that every dollar – whether it’s from a private donor, a foundation or the government – is stretched as far as possible and used responsibly."

   The rehabilitation projects are targeted to be completed by the fall of next year and include the installation of an energy management system, which will result in significant utilities savings for St. Vincent’s, the repair of a leaking roof, improvements in sleeping quarters, new carpeting and replacement of furniture.

   The repairs and replenishment of the facilities also play an important role in client rehabilitation, Father Joe says.

   "We pride ourselves on being a top-notch human-services organization," he says. "From the services we provide to the architecture and condition of our facilities, we work constantly to return a sense of dignity and hope to our homeless neighbors and these improvements will reaffirm our commitment to that end."

   For more information (media only) on St. Vincent de Paul Village’s Proposition 46 funding, call (619) 525-1608.

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