St. Joseph Center

We are incredibly proud to share Daniel's powerful story. After experiencing homelessness, he accessed our full range of support—from mental health and food security to workforce development—to rebuild his life and launch his own company. Daniel's journey is the humanity behind the statistics—a testament that the compassion and support of our community fuels St. Joseph Center's 50-year impact. "I like sharing my story because I know it helps others see that there is hope, even in the darkest times. St. Joseph Center gave me a new light, a new chapter in my life," Daniel reflects. Read Daniel's full story: https://lnkd.in/gVhdDCvV

St. Joseph Center is proud to release our first Bright Spot Brief, Building Pathways Beyond Incarceration: A Model for Justice Diversion and Supportive Housing at The Pointe on Vermont. This publication highlights the power of permanent supportive housing — where stable homes, wraparound services, and compassionate care transform lives and communities. At The Pointe on Vermont, residents diverted from incarceration have achieved over 90% housing stability, proving that this model works. Read the brief: https://lnkd.in/dyTGp7Wd

Once struggling with heartbreak, housing instability, and self-doubt, Elizabeth found healing through St. Joseph Center’s CodeTalk, Ánimo, and Fortifi programs. Now she stands on the other side. "The thing about St. Joseph Center is that they gave me grace. During my struggles, they welcomed me back over the years, helping me find myself." Read more in St. Joseph Center’s #FromtheFrontlines blog celebrating 50 stories for 50 years of impact: https://lnkd.in/grVE2vxp

St. Joseph Center is proud to celebrate the graduation of our latest Fortifi cohort! Our Fortifi program offers intensive, tuition-free technology job training to justice-experienced adults and individuals facing economic hardship. These graduates have completed training in high-demand areas, including Tech Support, Digital Media, and Project Management, and are ready to launch sustainable, life-changing careers. Please join us in congratulating these resilient and skilled individuals. Their dedication represents a vital step toward economic equity and stability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDaMJ33Q

The latest report from six L.A. County homeless service providers shows that while progress has been made, we are at a crossroads. As St. Joseph Center CEO, Dr. Ryan Smith, shared with Calo News, "We are excited about the decrease in homelessness…yet tectonic changes are happening in the homeless service sector." Historic funding cuts and ongoing economic headwinds are threatening to reverse the progress we've worked so hard to achieve. We are already seeing layoffs across the sector. In the words of Dr. Smith, "To sustain decreases in homelessness, you have to fund the folks who are doing the work." We see progress when we allocate resources with our values. This is a critical time to advocate for sustainable funding to ensure that our neighbors continue to have access to life-saving services. Read the full article and report here: https://lnkd.in/gcPzsuGi

For a drug treatment facility, the kitchen here at Beit T’Shuvah ain’t too shabby. We have almost everything you’d want in a commercial kitchen, minus a flattop or air fryer. But maybe that’s not the worst thing—otherwise, I’d have residents banging at my door trying to fry everything from Oreos to bagels, with all the mess and cleanup that requires. Read more from Chef Uri in St. Joseph Center’s From the Frontlines blog, celebrating 50 Stories for 50 Years of Impact: https://conta.cc/3VWFqCZ

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St. Joseph Center is grateful to Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney for their incredible generosity of spirit. From adopting St. Joseph Center’s South LA Safe Landing site years ago to bringing joy to families every holiday season, their support has uplifted so many—especially people experiencing homelessness. We are proud to stand with Jimmy, Molly, and the entire Jimmy Kimmel Live! We are grateful to the team for all they’ve done for St. Joseph Center and our community. 💙

We're incredibly proud to share the story of Oshay and her resilience. After facing severe mental illness and a cycle of incarceration due to unstable housing, Oshay is now on a new positive path. Through the collaborative efforts of our team at St. Joseph Center and our partners at ODR (Office of Diversion and Reentry), she secured permanent housing and stable employment. Her journey is a testament to how compassion, comprehensive support, and housing are crucial to helping those experiencing homelessness.

St. Joseph Center President and CEO Dr. Ryan J. Smith will lend his expertise and voice to the Flourishing & Empowerment Summit on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at USC, helping shape conversations about fostering better outcomes in and beyond the homelessness services sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQXqqVb2