Media Type: SJC in the News

St. Joseph Center celebrated the ribbon cutting of Berkeley Station, a powerful example of what it looks like when vision, partnership, and persistence come together to create real pathways home. Congratulations to our Youth Resource Team and everyone who helped make this milestone possible. Located in Santa Monica, Berkeley Station is a 13-unit, four-story affordable … Continued

St. Joseph Center hosted a holiday celebration for clients and families at our South LA headquarters on December 15 as part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week and ahead of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on December 21. The celebration brought together food, gifts, toys, games, and community for families and individuals served by St. Joseph … Continued

St. Joseph Center’s annual ChefsGiving brought local chefs, community partners, volunteers, and guests together in Venice for an evening centered on food, connection, and community. Celebrity Chef Bradley Miller, Emporium Thai, and Levain Bakery joined the event, serving 150 guests as St. Joseph Center began its 50th anniversary year. “ChefsGiving is about more than food,” … Continued

The late-night TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! opened a new food donation center in Hollywood to support local organizations providing food assistance amid uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live! Big, Beautiful Food Bank” collected donations benefiting St. Joseph Center and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping provide food and essential supplies to … Continued

A Caló News report examines concerns among Los Angeles County homeless service providers that funding cuts and economic pressures could threaten recent progress in addressing homelessness. St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith shared perspective on the progress providers have seen as well as the challenges facing the sector. “We are excited … Continued

NBC4’s California Live visited St. Joseph Center’s Bread & Roses Café in Venice, where host Amber Pfister spoke with Chef James Cunningham and Chef Cristela Alvarado about the program’s approach to food, hospitality, and dignity. For more than three decades, Bread & Roses Café has provided freshly prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting for people … Continued

The Los Angeles Times reported on new RAND research examining changes in homelessness across several Los Angeles neighborhoods. According to the research, homelessness decreased by 25% in Hollywood and 25% in Venice over the past two years. South Los Angeles and Central Los Angeles also experienced declines, while Skid Row saw little change during the … Continued

St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith joined Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Class of 2025 as a keynote speaker at its commencement ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In his remarks, Dr. Smith reflected on radical love as a guiding principle for leadership, service, and community. Drawing from his own … Continued

As wildfires affected communities across Los Angeles County in January 2025, people experiencing homelessness faced added risks from hazardous air quality, limited access to emergency information, and the difficulty of evacuating from areas threatened by fire. LAist spoke with service providers and advocates about efforts to reach people living outdoors and connect them with resources … Continued