Our Mission & Philosophy
St. Joseph Center supports individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and poverty through healing-centered services, deep partnerships, and bold advocacy that advance human dignity and ensure all people and communities can thrive.
Our Core Values
- Dignity – We honor the inherent worth of every person and treat all people with respect and value equally.
- Community – We foster connection and belonging for and among our employees, volunteers, clients, and neighbors.
- Integrity – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and are committed to being honest and transparent.
- Partnership – We collaborate with individuals, communities, and organizations to strengthen collective impact.
- Social Justice – We work to transform systems, so all people have fair access to opportunity, safety, and stability.
- Radical Care – We center healing, empathy, and humanity, especially for those most affected by harm, inequity, and poverty.
Our Work in Action
Our Heritage
St. Joseph Center was founded by two Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in a small storefront on Rose Avenue in 1976. From the beginning, the Center has served those in need without distinction and without precondition. Though we became a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1987, we retain an affiliation with the Sisters as a sponsored institution. Learn more about the Sisters and their work here.
From our roots in that Rose Avenue storefront in Venice, we have grown into a multifaceted social service organization offering Outreach & Engagement, Housing, Mental Health, and Education & Vocational programs at multiple sites across Los Angeles County. Today we reach more than 10,000 men, women, and children annually. Learn more about our history here.
St. Joseph Center’s 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is America’s premier independent charity evaluator. They have awarded St. Joseph Center four out of a possible four stars, indicating that the agency adheres to good governance and other best practices.
Financial Statements & Tax Returns
St. Joseph Center is committed to openness and transparency. Below you will find links to download our recent Audited Financial Statements and IRS Form 990 tax returns.
IRS Form 990
IRS Form 990 – Fiscal Year 2023–2024
IRS Form 990 – Fiscal Year 2022–2023
IRS Form 990 – Fiscal Year 2021–2022
IRS Form 990 – Fiscal Year 2020–2021
Audited Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements – Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
Audited Financial Statements – Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
Audited Financial Statements – Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Audited Financial Statements – Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Audited Financial Statements – Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021