Charity Partners

Here are just a few of the amazing charities with whom we have partnered to improve the lives of those in need. More partners will be added as we expand.

Ascencia provides a range of social services (street outreach, comprehensive case management services, and on-site mental health care) and housing to move homeless families and individuals off the streets and into their own homes in Glendale, Burbank, West Hollywood and the surrounding communities of Los Angeles. Ascencia employs a “whatever it takes” approach to move families and individuals from homelessness to stability in permanent housing.

For more information visit: https://www.ascenciaca.org/

The Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is recognized nationally for its pioneering work in providing culturally sensitive services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Los Angeles County. Founded in 1978, CPAF’s mission is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes and consequences of family violence and violence against women. CPAF specializes in serving low-income Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors of domestic and sexual violence and is committed to meeting the specific cultural and language needs of API women and their families.

For more information visit: https://nurturingchange.org/

Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations which includes families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically and mentally disabled. Mercy House strives to assist its residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being in order to enhance self-esteem and a sense of personal pride.

For more information visit: http://mercyhouse.net /

PATH is ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH does this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California. Across the state, PATH helps 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, PATH has connected more than 7,500 people to permanent homes.

For more information visit: https://www.epath.org/

One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern is working to end homelessness through its proven approach that focuses on housing first with wraparound services. The People Concern provides a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, housing services, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, life skills, and wellness programs - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals and victims of domestic violence. Ninety-five percent of those in housing supported with wraparound retention services will never be homeless again. This innovative evidence-based model has been proven in communities throughout Los Angeles County and recognized and replicated across the country.

For more information visit: https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/

Project Joy is committed to empower, educate and encourage the most vulnerable youth and families in the Antelope Valley, California. Headquartered in Lancaster, Project Joy is a social services agency that provides employment services to those experiencing homelessness and serves children and families in homeless shelters, transitional homes, domestic violence shelters and foster care. Its vision is to spread joy to children and families through practical service.

For more information visit: http://projectjoyusa.com/

Project Ropa is a non-profit social enterprise that hires the homeless to help the homeless. Bringing vital basic necessities to the streets of Los Angeles each week to restore dignity and rekindle optimism to people experiencing homelessness and employing people transitioning out of homelessness to upcycle and paint on vintage and designer women's clothing. All of the proceeds go back into the non-profit. Since 2016, Project Ropa has directly provided clothing to over 3,900 homeless individuals, prom outfits to more than 250 teenagers and job interview outfits to over 2,400 people.

For more information visit: https://www.projectropa.org/

Soles4Souls disrupts the cycle of poverty by creating sustainable jobs and providing relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing within the U.S. and around the world. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization repurposes product to supply its micro-enterprise, disaster relief and direct assistance programs. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 30 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and generated over $250 million in economic impact. A non-profit social enterprise, Soles4Souls earns more than 70% of its income and commits 100% of donations to programs.

For more information visit: https://soles4souls.org

St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles is a Catholic charity that serves the poor and homeless of any religious denomination free of charge. Its 2,500 volunteers in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties meet with the disadvantaged in their homes to provide food, clothing, furniture, appliances, rental and other forms of financial assistance that prevent homelessness. The organization also operates food pantries and soup kitchens, and a homeless program for men on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles with 65 beds that gets an average of 100 men a year off the streets and into permanent housing. SVDPLA is a part of the international St. Vincent de Paul Society with over a million volunteers worldwide in over 150 countries around the world, serving the poor.

For more information visit: https://svdpla.org/

Union Station Homeless Services is committed to helping homeless adults and families rebuild their lives. Headquartered in Pasadena, it is San Gabriel Valley’s largest social services agency assisting homeless and very low-income adults and families. With 45 years of experience, the organization and its committed staff members are driven by the belief that every person deserves a life of dignity and a safe place to call home. Core services include street outreach/intake, shelter, housing, and employment development.

For more information visit: https://unionstationhs.org/

For 20 years, The Village Family Service’s mission has been to protect children from abuse, preserve families, and build a stronger, safer community for all. The Village accomplishes its mission through the following three major initiatives: Ending Youth Homelessness, Foster Care and Adoptions, and Integrated Behavioral Health.

For more information visit: https://www.thevillagefs.org/

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