2,486
Individuals & Family members placed into safe, permanent housing.
Home
In Los Angeles, more than
72,000 people are without a home.
Over 1.3 million are living in poverty.
OUR MISSION
St. Joseph Center supports individuals, youth,
St. Joseph Center supports individuals, youth,
and families experiencing homelessness and poverty through healing-centered services,
deep partnerships, and bold advocacy that advance human dignity and ensure all people
and communities can thrive.
“We will not rest until every Angeleno
has a place to call home.”
Dr. Ryan J. Smith
President & CEO of St. Joseph Center
what we do
Your Support
Creates Opportunity
Because life is interconnected, our work is too. We are guided by three promises that reflect how love takes shape through action, every day.
Nourish
We help meet essential needs through food, mental health care, and compassionate support to restore strength and help people move forward.
House
We support individuals and families in securing and sustaining housing, creating a foundation for long-term stability.
Empower
We create pathways to economic mobility through education, workforce readiness, and opportunity, equipping people for meaningful work and financial independence.
Nourish
We help meet essential needs through food, mental health care, and compassionate support to restore strength and help people move forward.
House
We support individuals and families in securing and sustaining housing, creating a foundation for long-term stability.
Empower
We create pathways to economic mobility through education, workforce readiness, and opportunity, equipping people for meaningful work and financial independence.
Why Support St. Joseph Center
Our Annual Impact
Every number tells a story of resilience and hope. Behind each of these numbers is a person, a family, a future.
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2,486
Individuals & Family members placed into safe, permanent housing.
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170graduates from job training programs, launching new careers.
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41,488hot, nutritious meals served at bread & Roses Café.
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29,170Mental health services provided, supporting stability and healing.
The Stories Behind the Numbers
Every number tells a story of resilience and hope. Behind each of these numbers is a person, a family, a future.
Volunteers Make It Possible
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“It’s a lot of fun collaborating with all the other volunteers, clients, hearing their stories. It’s great.”
Mateo
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“It’s the best part of my day. I love them. Honestly, it’s the people more than anything.”
Annalise
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“What I see here is people who might or might not know each other, but sitting and having a good conversation. And being treated with respect and kindness.”
Rick
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“St. Joseph’s Center put me in touch with a community that I had no idea existed, and it’s really enriched my life.”
Chef Carol
How You Can Be Part
of the Movement
Every act of generosity matters. Whether it’s a hot meal, support for families and youth, stable housing, your time, or a financial gift, each contribution helps open doors for our neighbors.
Youth and families are central to our work. Through our programs, we strengthen stability and create lasting change that carries across generations.
Support individuals, youth, and families in securing and sustaining safe housing. This work extends beyond placement, helping create consistency, belonging, and a foundation people can rely on.
Help nourish our community through Bread & Roses Café and the Bread & Roses Food Pantry, where access to fresh food and hot meals supports health, dignity, and stability for individuals and families.
Support training programs like Bread & Roses Training Kitchen, Codetalk, and Fortifi LA that help people build skills, secure meaningful jobs, and move toward long-term independence. These programs create pathways forward by pairing training with real opportunity.
From one-time gifts to stock donations, tribute gifts, and matched giving, there are many ways to support St. Joseph Center. These contributions help sustain housing services, youth and family support, and the critical infrastructure that allows programs to meet people where they are.
Share your time and talents through individual, group, and corporate volunteer opportunities or join us at annual community events. Volunteers play a vital role in strengthening programs and building connections across our community.
Need Support?
Everyone deserves safety, stability, and care. If you need support, we’re ready to help you find the resources and programs that fit your needs. Visit our Find Help page or call us directly at (310)396-6468 ext. 301 to connect with our services
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