St. Joseph Center Named a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Honoree
Originally reported by the Los Angeles Sentinel, St. Joseph Center was named a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders honoree, receiving a $200,000 grant and leadership development support to strengthen programs serving Los Angeles communities.
St. Joseph Center was selected alongside Hollywood Community Housing Corporation as one of Bank of America’s two 2024 Neighborhood Builders in Los Angeles.
Through the program, each organization received a $200,000 flexible grant over two years, comprehensive leadership training for its executive director and an emerging leader, and access to a national network of nonprofit peers.
St. Joseph Center will use the funding to expand job training and employment programs and increase access to food assistance. President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith described the award as an opportunity to deepen the organization’s work across housing, job training, and food assistance while helping individuals and families build greater stability.
Read the full Los Angeles Sentinel story for more about St. Joseph Center’s recognition and the 2024 Neighborhood Builders program.
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