SJC in the NEWS
La Veranda Opening In East Los Angeles to Provide 76 Affordable Homes
June, 20 2024
Los Angeles, CA
St. Joseph Center participated in the dedication ceremony and opening of La Veranda in East Los Angeles with Adobe Communities, Los Angeles Metropolitan Authority (Meyro), and Mayor Karen Bass. St. Joseph Center will serve as a permanent supportive housing partner to provide 76 more affordable homes and help end homelessness in LA.
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St. Joseph Center Hosts First Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 19, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
St. Joseph Center hosted its first annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring unity, Black culture, and empowerment with traditional song and dance presented by the Women’s African Drum Circle SHINE Muwasi.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the States. It is celebrated on June 19th each year to mark the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to announce the end of slavery, two and a half years after the Emancipation was signed.
On June 15, 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States and was signed as the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This marked a significant moment in American history, recognizing the importance of Juneteenth in the fight for freedom and equality for all.
SHINE Muwasi Women’s African Drum Circle is a group of women from Southern California led by Rene Fisher-Mims. The group was formed to spread knowledge of West African drum culture combined with healing, empowerment, and inspiration. SHINE aspires to pass on wisdom to those interested in West African culture.
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Backers of Half-net Sales Tax in LA County, for Housing, Seek a Ballot Measure
May 7, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
By Linh Tat, Daily Breeze
Supporters of a proposed countywide half-cent sales tax to fund affordable housing and homeless services submitted a petition with over 410,000 signatures to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, May 7, to get their measure onto the November 2024 ballot.
"Bold New Way" Measure Approved for November 2024 Ballot to Transform Homelessness Services
May 8, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Together with community partners across LA, St. Joseph Center submitted over 400K signatures ✍️ to the County of Los Angeles Registrar to support The Bold New Way, a ballot measure coming this Fall that will strengthen homeless services, create more affordable housing and increase mental health support across Los Angeles County.
This Venice Community Kitchen Doubles as a Culinary Training Program for LA’s Underserved Populations
May 1, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
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In its three-decade-long run, Bread and Roses has helped hundreds of Angelenos get their foot through the door with culinary training, social and emotional learning, and job placement
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Assemblymember Zbur Holds First District 51 Advisory Committee Meeting to Address Homelessness and Housing
April 23, 2024
Sacramento, CA
Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) recently held the first meeting of the Assembly District 51 (AD51) Homelessness and Housing Advisory Committee. Proud to have St. Joseph Center VP of Administration Keith Anyon providing valuable input and service on the committee to help address the homelessness housing crisis.
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.
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