St. Joseph Center in the News
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.
- Joi Richardson, VP of External Affairs & Communications — jrichardson@stjosephctr.org
- Ty Andrews, Senior Communications Specialist — tyandrews@stjosephctr.org
Wildfires Expose Safety, Logistical Risks for LA County's Unhoused
By Aron Schrank
As wildfires tear through Los Angeles County, tens of thousands of unhoused residents face a cascade of risks: toxic air they can’t filter, emergency alerts they can’t receive, and evacuation orders they struggle to follow.
Fox 11 News In Depth: Chef Cristela and Chef Brian Find Community at St. Joseph Center's Bread and Roses Café
In this insightful segment, Fox 11 News highlights the incredible work being done at St. Joseph Center’s Bread and Roses Café to combat food insecurity in LA. Chef Cristela Alvarado and Chef Brian Beasley share their stories as culinary program graduates and the meaningful impact of this transformative program.
Full Story: https://vimeo.com/1044733685
Interviews: https://youtu.be/REKCk7ueUl4
Jimmy Kimmel Hosts Annual Winter Wonderland - KTLA5 News
South LA—St. Joseph Center Board Member Molly McNearney, her husband Jimmy Kimmel, and the Jimmy Kimmel Live! family volunteered and transformed St. Joseph Center’s Open Air: A Safe Landing for Families into a Winter Wonderland with toys, decorations, and smiles.
Watch Video HERE
Jimmy Kimmel, His Family, and TV Colleagues Spread Holiday Joy for Families at LA's St. Joseph Center
By Ashley Mackey | KABC7
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at one special spot in Downtown L.A. and it’s thanks to talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, his family and colleagues.
Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney, the executive producer for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” partnered with St. Joseph Center in Los Angeles for their annual Winter Wonderland Event to bring holiday cheer to families.
Read Full Story Here:
https://abc7.com/post/jimmy-kimmel-family-tv-colleagues-help-spread-holiday-joy-smiles-deserving-families-st-joseph-center/15625992/
Read More:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-live-team-brings-011235117.html?guccounter=1
St. Joseph Center named as Bank of Americas 2024 Neighborhood Builders Honoree
Celebrating its 20th year, Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be one of the nation’s largest philanthropic investments into nonprofit leadership development while providing unique multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 100 communities nationwide.
In Los Angeles, Bank of America has named Hollywood Community Housing Corporation and St. Joseph Center as its 2024 Neighborhood Builders. Specifically, both Los Angeles nonprofits are each awarded a $200,000 grant over two years, comprehensive leadership training for each organization’s executive director and an emerging leader, and access to a national network of nonprofit peers.
Drive-Through Turkey Giveaway
St. Joseph Center hosted its annual Drive-Through Turkey Giveaway providing over 1,700 Turkeys and Thanksgiving meals to Los Angeles families in need, sharing the joy of the holiday season. On Nov. 22, staff photographer Chris Mortenson captured the spirit.