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
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/
Formerly Homeless People Move Into Permanent Housing After Living In RV Encampment Near Gardena
By Josh Haskell
GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) — More than 20 people who lived on the streets in RVs near Gardena are now living in their own permanent supportive homes. Read More:
https://abc7.com/rvs-los-angeles-county-east-gardena-west-rancho-dominguez/14089491/
Report: L.A. homelessness program found housing for nearly all clients
USC Price’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute examined the encampment outreach effort in Venice Beach.
A recent homelessness outreach effort in Los Angeles moved 93% of its clients into permanent housing — far above the normal rate than standard outreach programs. That’s according to a new report from the USC Price School of Public Policy’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute.
https://today.usc.edu/report-l-a-homelessness-program-found-housing-for-nearly-all-clients/
St. Joseph Center Addresses RV Encampments with LA County's Pathway Home Program
Los Angeles County hosted its second Pathway Home Service Connect Day for residents who moved from their recreational vehicle (RV) encampments in unincorporated East Gardena bordering West Rancho Dominguez. St. Joseph Center joined forces with the County to connect restorative services to families and individuals living in broken-down RVs. The testimonials from participants in the video are a demonstration of how this compassionate collaboration helps struggling Angelenos experiencing homelessness stabilize their living situation and secure safe, affordable housing.
Video credit: County of Los Angeles
Ready Full Story: https://homeless.lacounty.gov/news/more-pathway-home-participants-connect-with-county-services/