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
Welcome Home for 27 People Housed Through LA County's Pathway Home Program
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell led a “Welcome Home” celebration for 27 formerly homeless individuals who successfully transitioned from years of living in encampments to apartments, thanks to LA County’s Pathway Home program.
Dr. Ryan J. Smith Appointed St. Joseph Center President and CEO
Dr. Ryan J. Smith has been appointed to serve as president and chief executive officer of St. Joseph Center, one of the largest grassroots organizations in Los Angeles County focused on providing housing, mental health, job training, and other vital services to underserved communities. The appointment is effective on March 1.
Read full article courtesy of LA Sentinel:
https://lasentinel.net/dr-ryan-j-smith-appointed-st-joseph-center-president-and-ceo.html
Chef James Cunningham and the Bread and Roses Café provide more than just meals to the unhoused
By ABC7 Morning Show with an Early Risers celebration
Chef James is the heart and soul of the Bread and Roses Café. This morning, ABC7 and his staff of volunteers paid tribute to him.
https://abc7.com/chef-james-cunningham-bread-and-roses-cafe-st-josephs-center-venice/14381122/
Black History Month: Celebrating African Americans and the Arts
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.
CA Assembly Awards St. Joseph Center $600,000 for RV Buyback and Disposal Program
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
Formerly Unhoused Angelenos Thankful For New Permanent Home
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/