Hope Through Empowerment

Opening of La Ramona

Opening of La Ramona

In partnership with Los Angeles County, the State of California, and the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, St. Joseph Center opens its first owned housing site in South Los Angeles through Project Homekey.

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BofA Neighborhood Builders Award

BofA Neighborhood Builders Award

We are thrilled to announce that St. Joseph Center has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award—a national honor recognizing nonprofits making extraordinary contributions to their communities.

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20% Drop in Westside LA Homelessness

20% Drop in Westside LA Homelessness

St. Joseph Center, working closely with its partners and local elected officials, has significantly decreased the number of Angelenos experiencing homelessness.

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Our Impact 2022-2023

1,910

Unhoused individuals and family members placed in safe, permanent housing.

227

Women and men graduated from our job training programs

35,459

Women and men received life-changing mental health services to improve stability, self-sufficiency, and quality of life.

46,751

Hot, nutritious meals served to homeless men and women at our Bread and Rose Café.

Testimonials

“St. Joseph Center has been such a blessing. It saved our lives.”

– Ashley, Animo

“I feel like I have been given new life. I have been working on the goals I have set for myself–I feel like the program has helped me build a lot of self-confidence, it has helped me build my self-esteem.”

– Cecelia

“I have found your people courteous, thoughtful, kind and helpful. I am so grateful that I can receive this food from your wonderful organization.”

– Dahli

“Everything is going good for me now, and I’m on the right track.”

– David, Project Room Key

“St. Joseph Center let me be there for my daughter–I am so grateful a place like this exists.”

– Norma, Food Pantry

 

 

“Thanks to St. Joseph Center, the simple dream of a roof over our heads became a reality–its nothing short of a miracle.” – Rebecca and Paul