Media Type: SJC in the News

Originally published by EdSource, this commentary by St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith explores the challenges facing students experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Drawing from both his personal experience and his work with young people, Ryan reflects on how homelessness can disrupt education, stability, and a young person’s sense of possibility. … Continued

St. Joseph Center joined Adobe Communities, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Mayor Karen Bass, and community partners to celebrate the opening of La Veranda in East Los Angeles. The new affordable housing development provides 76 homes and was built on Metro-owned land in Boyle Heights. St. Joseph Center serves as a permanent supportive housing … Continued

A coalition of housing and homelessness service providers submitted more than 410,000 signatures in support of a proposed Los Angeles County ballot measure aimed at funding affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and related services. St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith joined coalition partners and community leaders in supporting the initiative, emphasizing the … Continued

St. Joseph Center joined community partners from across Los Angeles County in submitting more than 400,000 signatures to the County Registrar in support of A Bold New Way to House LA, a proposed ballot measure focused on strengthening homelessness services and expanding affordable housing. The initiative called for increased investment in homelessness prevention, affordable housing, … Continued

Eater LA featured St. Joseph Center’s Bread & Roses Café and its culinary training program, which helps participants develop professional kitchen skills while preparing meals for the community. The program combines hands-on culinary experience with employment preparation and supportive services, helping participants build skills they can carry into jobs in the food and hospitality industries. … Continued

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur convened the first meeting of the Assembly District 51 Homelessness and Housing Advisory Committee, bringing together local leaders, service providers, advocates, and community representatives to help inform policy addressing homelessness and housing. Keith Anyon represented St. Joseph Center on the committee, contributing the organization’s experience providing housing and homelessness services across … Continued

Westside Current profiled Dr. Ryan J. Smith following his appointment as President and CEO of St. Joseph Center. The article explores Dr. Smith’s background in education and nonprofit leadership, his connection to Los Angeles, and the experiences that shaped his approach to serving communities experiencing homelessness and economic hardship. Dr. Smith also discusses his vision … Continued

Originally published by the Center for Learning, National Health Care for the Homeless Council. People who have experienced homelessness can bring valuable knowledge and perspective to homelessness services. In this conversation, Keith Anyon of St. Joseph Center discusses why organizations should hire people with lived experience and recognize their expertise as an important part of … Continued

Originally published by The Argonaut, this profile introduces Dr. Ryan J. Smith as President and CEO of St. Joseph Center and traces his connection to Los Angeles and the Westside. Smith reflects on his career in nonprofit leadership, his commitment to social and economic justice, and his return to the community where he grew up. … Continued