Los Angeles
non-Profits
It all started with a letter written by Claire and Rev. Charles Orr, calling for the community to address the ever-increasing issue of homelessness. In response, on the night of December 8, 1983, 60 people gathered together to figure out how to help people who were experiencing homelessness in their neighborhoods. On that night, PATH was born.
The group started by distributing food and clothing to people living on the streets. As homelessness continued to grow nationwide, research revealed that Housing First—a best practice model that first connects people to permanent housing and then focuses on stabilization through voluntary supportive services, proved more effective. Now, over thirty years later, we provide services in more than 140 cities in six regions, and have more than 1,500 units of permanent supportive housing completed or in the pipeline.
Across the state, we help people find permanent housing and provide case management, medical and mental healthcare, benefits advocacy, employment training, and other services to help them maintain their homes stably. Since 2013, we have connected more than 9,000 people to permanent homes.
The group started by distributing food and clothing to people living on the streets. As homelessness continued to grow nationwide, research revealed that Housing First—a best practice model that first connects people to permanent housing and then focuses on stabilization through voluntary supportive services, proved more effective. Now, over thirty years later, we provide services in more than 140 cities in six regions, and have more than 1,500 units of permanent supportive housing completed or in the pipeline.
Across the state, we help people find permanent housing and provide case management, medical and mental healthcare, benefits advocacy, employment training, and other services to help them maintain their homes stably. Since 2013, we have connected more than 9,000 people to permanent homes.
St. Vincent De Paul
- In the spirit of our patron, St. Vincent de Paul parish serves the poor and needy of our multiculturally diverse community.
We minister to the whole person through liturgical celebrations, spiritual formation, education, social services, and health care.
Through these good works and proclamation of the Good News, accompanied with apostolic reflection, we invite everyone to
see the face of Christ in the poor that we serve.
- In el espíritu de nuestro patrón, la parroquia de San Vicente de Paul sirve a los pobres y necesitados de nuestra comunidad multiculturalmente diversa.
Ministramos a la persona en su totalidad a través de celebraciones litúrgicas, formación espiritual, educación, servicios sociales y atención médica.
A través de estas buenas obras y el anuncio de la Buena Nueva, acompañado de la reflexión apostólica, invitamos a todos aver el rostro de Cristo en los pobres a quienes servimos.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
621 W Adams Blvd | Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 749-8950
stvincentparishla@gmail.com
621 W Adams Blvd | Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 749-8950
stvincentparishla@gmail.com
The Coordinated Entry System is a no-wrong-door system that connects individuals experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities throughout Los Angeles County.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing homelessness, please complete a referral with
LAHSA’s LA HOP System and an outreach worker will get in touch with you!
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing homelessness, please complete a referral with
LAHSA’s LA HOP System and an outreach worker will get in touch with you!
We are a neighborhood-level movement responding to homelessness in a proactive, compassionate, and effective way.
Food On Foot
Food on Foot is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting our unhoused and low-income neighbors in Los Angeles with nutritious meals, clothing, and a fresh start through life-skills training, full-time employment, and permanent housing.
Homeboy INdustries
“We imagine a world without prisons, and then we try to create that world. ”
Father Greg Boyle, Founder
Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. For over 30 years, we have stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles to provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.