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Join Our CommunityBy Frejya Lindh
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.
By Frejya Lindh
Through an encounter with a Venice resident and the work of street medicine physician Dr. Coley King, Ty Andrews explores the health challenges of homelessness and how St. Joseph Center and its partners bring compassionate, consistent care directly to people in need.
By Frejya Lindh
Once a dancer in some of the 1990s’ most iconic music videos, Shuren Joice later found herself living in her car after losing her longtime home. She shares how St. Joseph Center and its partners helped her find permanent housing, regain stability, and continue her journey toward healing and peace.
By Frejya Lindh
After years of avoiding help, Malik Jackson found stability through St. Joseph Center’s Youth Resource Team and is now preparing for his next chapter while inspiring other young people to believe in their own future.
By Frejya Lindh
After living in her car with her two children, Rachel Gordon found stability through St. Joseph Center’s SOLA program and now uses her lived experience to help other families rebuild their lives.
By Frejya Lindh
Performing artist Renee Westbrook uses her one-woman show, Shelter, to transform lived experience into art. Her story explores homelessness, trauma, resilience, and the path toward healing, stability, and hope.
By Frejya Lindh
Amber Locklear reflects on helping Marc move from crisis to stability through the Access Center. Their story highlights the power of trust, lived experience, and compassionate mental health support.
By Frejya Lindh
Once living in their car, Charles and his daughter Irie faced an uncertain future. With support from St. Joseph Center and a promise he refused to break, Charles secured housing and created stability for his family.
By Frejya Lindh
After being separated from her son during a period of housing instability, Cassie found safety, stability, and support through St. Joseph Center. Permanent housing helped reunite her family and opened the door to a brighter future.
By Frejya Lindh
When Nandi arrived at La Ramona Housing Center, she was searching for safety and a chance to begin again. With stable housing, supportive staff, and a place to call home, she rebuilt her confidence, moved into her own apartment, and is now creating a brighter future for herself and her child.
Nourish Our Community
No one in our community should go hungry. NOURISH CAMPAIGN supports St. Joseph Center Food Pantry and Bread & Roses Café, bringing healthy, dignified food access to Angelenos in need.
