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2009 Dinner Dance and Auctions a Wonderful Success
On Sunday May 9th, more than 350 friends and supporters helped us celebrate the Metamorphosis that our clients go through on their journey to self-sufficiency. This gala event is always our most important fundraiser of the year. It helps support every area of the agency's operations. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success by attending, contributing their time, or donating auction items. |
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 Venice Concert For Hope Had Great Debut
Thank you to those who joined us April 25, 2009 at Air Conditioned Lounge in Venice for our benefit concert. We're looking forward to doing it again next year! |
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St. Joseph Center's Food Pantry Featured During NBC's The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser and Feeding America's "Pound for Pound Challenge" recently visited St. Joseph Center's Food Pantry to show the impact that hunger has in our community and to provide some information on how you can make a difference. You can watch the spot that was broadcast or go to the "Pound for Pound Challenge" website to see a longer version of the video [click on the link for "David Arquette (CA)"]. |
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KTLA Morning News Covers St. Joseph Center's Bread and Roses Café
St. Joseph Center's Bread and Roses Cafe was recently featured on the KTLA Morning News as part of reporter Gayle Anderson's Helpful Hospitality Mondays. Gayle reported live from the Cafe during our 9:30am seating and spoke with head chef Derek Walker and St. Joseph Center's Executive Director Va Lecia Adams. You can watch Gayle's report here. |
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New 204 Hampton Drive Facility Now Open
On September 11, 2008 St. Joseph Center's held a Dedication Ceremony for the new family services and administration facility that we opened at 204 Hampton Drive in Venice. This marks the Center's return to its address of 20 years after a 20 month absence due to construction. Follow the link for more photos of the new facility.
Please note these important parking instructions if you are coming to visit 204 Hampton Drive.
Our operating hours and a calendar of events for 204 Hampton Drive is available online. |
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St. Joseph Center's Executive Director: Va Lecia Adams
Va Lecia Adams brings fresh energy and a wealth of experience with respected social service providers to the position of Executive Director at St. Joseph Center. You can learn more about her by looking over our short biography or reading a profile from the Santa Monica Daily Press (SMDP link opens a PDF in new window). |
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St. Joseph Center takes a comprehensive view of
problems, integrating many services into long range solutions that
provide the advantage of sustainable change for more than 6,000 men, women, and children annually. |
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More than 900 working poor families presently
use Center services. We provide job training and referrals to improve
employment situations. We also provide safe, creative environments
for children of all ages through all-day childcare, mentoring, tutoring
and family recreational activities. |
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St. Joseph Center provided more than 15,000 grocery
bags last year through its family Food Pantry and served more than
24,000 hot nutritious meals at Bread & Roses Café, an innovative
free restaurant for the homeless. |
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The Center offers help to more than 2,400 homeless
men, women, and children each year through street outreach, emergency
services, crisis intervention, case management and referrals. Our
comprehensive programs provide job training and placement, meals,
and access to affordable housing. |
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The Center offers a compassionate alternative
for those unable to manage their government benefits due to mental
illness or instability. Our staff assures that formerly homeless mentally
ill men and women remain housed, in treatment, and on a path to self-sufficiency. |
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