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
This Venice Community Kitchen Doubles as a Culinary Training Program for LA’s Underserved Populations
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
