St. Joseph Center Brings Holiday Joy to Unhoused Families in South LA
St. Joseph Center hosted a holiday celebration for clients and families at our South LA headquarters, bringing together food, gifts, games, and community during the holiday season.
St. Joseph Center hosted a holiday celebration for clients and families at our South LA headquarters on December 15 as part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week and ahead of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on December 21.
The celebration brought together food, gifts, toys, games, and community for families and individuals served by St. Joseph Center. The event also included a food distribution from one of Los Angeles County’s largest food pantries and highlighted the importance of creating moments of joy, connection, and dignity during the holiday season.
LA Sentinel covered the celebration and spoke with St. Joseph Center about the event and its impact on the community.
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