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Remembering A Gracious Benefactor

In 1986, Joan Kroc and Father Joe tour construction site of the building named in her honor.

   San Diego’s first lady of philanthropy, Joan B. Kroc (1928-2003), left a living legacy at St. Vincent de Paul Village. Her generous response to Father Joe’s vision of overcoming homelessness helped open the Joan Kroc Center in 1987. It served 310 family residents and became the cornerstone of the Village that now serves 955 residents.

Donations in her memory may be made
to St. Vincent de Paul Village, 3350 E Street,
San Diego, CA 92102