St. Joseph Center’s E6 outreach team delivered welcome kits to seniors settling into permanent homes at Marigold West in West Hollywood. Among them was Renee Westbrook, who first connected with St. Joseph Center over a warm meal at Bread & Roses Café and shared what it took to reach a place of her own.

For Lorena Barba, a Thanksgiving turkey means bringing loved ones together and keeping family traditions alive. Through St. Joseph Center’s Share the Season campaign, donor generosity has helped make that gathering possible since 2015.

After experiencing homelessness and profound loss, Ricardo Ordaz found a new path through St. Joseph Center’s Bread & Roses Training Kitchen. With support from his culinary mentors, he graduated from the program and begins a new chapter at The Lobster in Santa Monica.

Through St. Joseph Center’s Youth Resource Team, Elijah has moved into his own apartment in Santa Monica. With stable housing, mental health support, and encouragement, he is building toward financial stability and hopes to help other young people facing similar challenges.

After experiencing homelessness on the Venice Boardwalk, Derrick Rutledge found housing and support through St. Joseph Center. Today, he draws on his experiences to help people navigating the justice system, bringing compassion and a commitment to opportunity to his work with Los Angeles County.

Street medicine brings essential health care directly to people experiencing homelessness. Through the work of Dr. Coley King and St. Joseph Center’s outreach teams in Venice, this story explores the importance of compassionate, consistent care that meets people where they are.