NEWS
New Leadership at St. Joseph Center: Dr. Ryan J. Smith Brings Fresh Vision
April 13, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
VENICE – St. Joseph Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless in Venice and other parts of the city, is embarking on a new chapter with fresh leadership. Located at 204 Hampton Drive, the center continues its mission to provide critical support and resources to those in need, with Dr. Ryan J. Smith leading the way.
Homelessness Work: Why Hire People with Lived Experience of Homelessness
April 9, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
People who have experienced homelessness can excel in all kinds of different roles. If you work in the homeless response sector, odds are some of your colleagues or employees have experienced homelessness themselves and decided to get into the work in order to help others. But is your organization making the most of these staff members’ expertise and helping them grow in their careers? Check out some advice from Keith Anyon, Vice President of Administration at St. Joseph’s Center in Venice, CA. And watch for more from Keith in the coming weeks.
Community Members and Local Leaders Hold a Venice Homeless Solutions Rally
April 6, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
The rally welcomed volunteers as they headed out to gather signatures to place the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now initiative on the November 2024 ballot.
‘Love Letter to LA’: Dr. Ryan J. Smith Comes Full Circle
March 20, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Argonaut Executive Editor
Dr. Ryan Smith, second from right, shares a laugh with, from left to right, chefs Sarah Harvey, Cristela Alvarado and James Cunningham.
(Rich Schmitt/Submitted)
A Culver City native, Dr. Ryan J. Smith is a dynamic leader in the social services sector, with 20 years of experience in nonprofit management.
As a staunch advocate for the power of community for social good, Smith has made a lasting impact in California and nationwide by championing equity in public services, particularly in the realms of social and economic justice.
Welcome Home for 27 People Housed Through LA County's Pathway Home Program
February 27, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell led a “Welcome Home” celebration for 27 formerly homeless individuals who successfully transitioned from years of living in encampments to apartments, thanks to LA County’s Pathway Home program.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell led a “Welcome Home” celebration for 27 formerly homeless individuals who successfully transitioned from years of living in encampments to apartments, thanks to LA County’s Pathway Home program.
During the Welcome Home celebration, Supervisor Mitchell provided housewarming presents and L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net hosted a luncheon for the Pathway Home participants who are new tenants at The Dalton.
St. Joseph Center works with local and national media to share news about our mission to address homelessness and poverty in the community. If you are interested in conducting media coverage of St. Joseph Center, please get in touch with us at publicrelations@stjosephctr.org