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Black History Month: Celebrating African Americans and the Arts
February 1, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
St. Joseph Center acknowledges that Black History is a part of American history, but during this special month of recognition, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the overall contributions of African Americans in our communities.
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CA Assembly Awards St. Joseph Center $600,000 for RV Buyback and Disposal Program
November 29, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
California Assembly member Laura Friedman and Councilmember Nithya Raman presented a $600,000 check from the City of Los Angeles to St. Joseph Center on November 29th for Council District 4’s RV Buyback and Disposal Program. St. Joseph Center Interim CEO LaTonya Smith accepted the award alongside SJC team members and partners. We look forward to partnering with Assembly member Friedman and Councilmember Raman for this funding to address vehicular homelessness and create cleaner and safer neighborhoods for the community.
Photo Courtesy of Assemblymember Laura Friedman
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Formerly Unhoused Angelenos Thankful For New Permanent Home
November 21, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
By Josh DuBose
After living in a rat-infested RV encampment, several formerly homeless Angelenos are counting their blessings this Thanksgiving holiday, grateful for a clean and warm place to call home. Read More:
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/formerly-unhoused-angelenos-thankful-for-new-permanent-home/
![Formerly Homeless People Move Into Permanent Housing After Living In RV Encampment Near Gardena](https://stjosephctr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ABCStory_FirestoneHousing-Thanksgiving-2023.png)
Formerly Homeless People Move Into Permanent Housing After Living In RV Encampment Near Gardena
November 21, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
By Josh Haskell
GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) — More than 20 people who lived on the streets in RVs near Gardena are now living in their own permanent supportive homes. Read More:
https://abc7.com/rvs-los-angeles-county-east-gardena-west-rancho-dominguez/14089491/
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Report: L.A. homelessness program found housing for nearly all clients
November 20, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
USC Price’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute examined the encampment outreach effort in Venice Beach.
A recent homelessness outreach effort in Los Angeles moved 93% of its clients into permanent housing — far above the normal rate than standard outreach programs. That’s according to a new report from the USC Price School of Public Policy’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute.
https://today.usc.edu/report-l-a-homelessness-program-found-housing-for-nearly-all-clients/
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