Workforce Re-Entry Barriers for Black Angelenos with Lived-Experience of Homelessness
Black Angelenos with lived experience face unique barriers to workforce re-entry. In partnership with USC’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute, St. Joseph Center’s Lived-Expert Advisory Board explores systemic challenges and solutions for equitable career pathways.
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From Hardship to Hope: How Support and Opportunity Helped Cheraya Rebuild Her Life
After experiencing homelessness and living in her car with her young son, Cheraya found the support she needed to rebuild her life. Through St. Joseph Center’s La Ramona Family Housing and Bread & Roses Training Kitchen, she discovered stability, opportunity, and a path toward a stronger future for her family.
