Name

St. Joseph Center

Legal name

St. Joseph Center

Website

https://stjosephctr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Poverty Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Supportive housing
• Workforce development
• Food security programs
• Mental health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual & Corporate Donations: St. Joseph Center relies primarily on charitable contributions from individuals, families, and corporations. Donation vehicles include one-time gifts, monthly recurring giving, stock donations, tribute gifts, donor-advised fund grants, and planned giving (bequests, retirement account beneficiaries, life insurance). The organization runs a 50th Anniversary Fund campaign with dollar-for-dollar matching up to $500,000.
2. Government Grants & Contracts: As a major provider of homelessness and poverty services in Los Angeles County, St. Joseph Center receives public funding from federal, state, and local government sources. This includes funding for housing programs (Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-Housing), street outreach, mental health services, and youth and family programming, consistent with the Los Angeles County Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Measure A affordable housing investments.
3. Program Revenue & Fees: Some workforce development programs may generate revenue through participant fees or government-funded training contracts. The Codetalk program and Bread & Roses Training Kitchen operate at low or no cost to participants to remove financial barriers to access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Center delivers free, integrated social services to individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles County, organized across four interconnected pillars: housing (interim, permanent supportive, rapid re-housing, re-entry), food and mental health (Bread & Roses Café, Food Pantry, licensed clinical therapy), workforce development (Bread & Roses Training Kitchen, CodeTalk web technology for women, Fortifi LA for justice-experienced adults), and youth and family programs (Youth Resource Team, La Ramona Family Housing, SOLA Open Air, Berkeley Station youth housing).

Product overview

St. Joseph Center is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated continuum of care through four interconnected service pillars: House (housing programs including interim, permanent supportive, rapid re-housing, and re-entry housing), Nourish (food security through Bread & Roses Café and Food Pantry, plus mental health clinical services), Empower (workforce development via Bread & Roses Training Kitchen, CodeTalk, and Fortifi LA), and Youth & Families (housing and support programs for youth and families including La Ramona, SOLA, and Youth Resource Team). The organization also conducts Systems Change & Advocacy work. Programs are designed to meet people at different stages—from crisis stabilization through long-term independence—and are delivered through multiple locations across Los Angeles County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interim Housing Short-term supportive housing providing a bridge from crisis to stability with intensive case management and on-site services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term voucher-based housing paired with ongoing supportive services for individuals with complex needs to maintain stability and rebuild independence, with documented 90% housing retention at 12 months.
• Rapid Re-Housing Short-term rental assistance and supportive services to quickly move families into permanent homes, often preventing prolonged displacement.
• Re-Entry Housing Services Housing navigation and intensive case management for individuals returning from incarceration to support successful reintegration, including The Pointe on Vermont supportive housing model for individuals with mental, physical, and behavioral health needs.
• La Ramona Family Housing St. Joseph Center-owned and operated interim housing community in Jefferson Park providing coordinated family support with case management, school access, therapy, and job training.
• SOLA Open Air Interim housing program for families in South Los Angeles offering safe landings during times of uncertainty with supportive services for permanent housing preparation.
• Youth Resource Team Individualized case management for youth ages 10-30 navigating housing instability, emotional challenges, and barriers to work and school, with expansion into South Los Angeles.
• Berkeley Station First-of-its-kind housing community in Santa Monica with dedicated units for youth enrolled in the Youth Resource Team program.
• Bread & Roses Café Hot, chef-prepared meals served weekday mornings in a welcoming, restaurant-style setting where guests can sit, connect, and access supportive services, serving approximately 41,488 meals annually and over 1 million meals since founding.
• Bread & Roses Food Pantry Fresh groceries and essential food items provided to households experiencing food insecurity, with over 22,000 visits in 2025 and 700+ families receiving weekly produce and groceries.
• Clinical Services (Mental Health) Short- and long-term therapeutic support including ongoing therapy and counseling led by licensed clinicians and therapists for mental health and substance use concerns, with over 29,170 services provided annually.
• Ánimo Spanish-language therapy and supportive services for the Latino community, offered in partnership with Venice Family Clinic for comprehensive care access.
• SPA 5 Access Center Local entry point into the LA County Coordinated Entry System (CES) helping unsheltered individuals access mental health care, hygiene resources, and service referrals.
• Bread & Roses Training Kitchen 12-week culinary workforce development program preparing students for careers in food service through hands-on training and restaurant internships, with a 94% graduation rate.
• CodeTalk 16-week digital web technology job training program for low-income, underemployed, and underserved women providing skills for entry-level technology sector positions, supported by Snap, Google, The Honest Co., Sony Pictures, and WiTH.
• Fortifi LA 15-week technology training program for justice-experienced adults and people impacted by economic hardship, covering technology administration, tech support, and career development.
• Benefits & Assistance Support Case management support helping individuals identify income options and connect to public benefits with practical money management guidance.
• Systems Change & Advocacy Policy advocacy and collective action initiatives working to transform systems affecting homelessness and poverty through research, coalitions, and narrative change, including the Building Black Futures salon series launched in 2025 and the Ocean Front Walk initiative that informed Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of families completing their stay at La Ramona Family Housing transition to permanent housing
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WiTH (Women in Technology Hollywood)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization providing networking, mentorship, and career development resources for women in technology through the Codetalk program.
• AnnenbergTech at Annenberg FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology initiative of the Annenberg Foundation providing funding and capacity support to Codetalk and tech-focused workforce development programs.
• Venice Family CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership providing integrated health services to St. Joseph Center clients. Venice Family Clinic refers clients to St. Joseph Center and, through the Ánimo program, provides Spanish-language therapy and supportive services alongside St. Joseph Center's mental health programs. Clients also access medical, dental, vision, and substance use services through this partnership.
• HOPICS (Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey referral partner connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to St. Joseph Center services. HOPICS outreach staff directed multiple clients (Nandi, Cassie) to St. Joseph Center housing programs, functioning as a critical entry point to the Coordinated Entry System.
• Downtown Women's CenterminorOthersNon-profit partner in the Codetalk ecosystem, supporting women experiencing homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles.
• Skid Row Housing TrustminorOthersNon-profit housing partner in the Codetalk ecosystem, supporting housing-insecure women in Los Angeles.
• Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious congregation that established St. Joseph Center in 1976. The Sisters' charism of serving the 'dear neighbor without distinction' continues to guide the organization's mission, values, and approach. Two Sisters—Sister Marilyn Rudy and Sister Louise Bernstein—opened the original Venice storefront. Legacy of the Sisters includes founding Mount Saint Mary's University in 1925 and ongoing advocacy for social justice.
• USC Price Homelessness Policy Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner that highlighted St. Joseph Center's Ocean Front Walk initiative in research brief 'Understanding the Ocean Front Walk Encampment to Homes Project,' helping disseminate lessons and strategies to researchers, advocates, and policymakers locally and nationally.
• Office of Mayor Eric GarcettiminorOthersCity of Los Angeles mayor's office that supported the Codetalk program and related workforce development initiatives.
• State Senator Ben AllenminorOthersCalifornia State legislator supporting St. Joseph Center's Codetalk program and workforce development initiatives.
• Councilman Mike BoninminorOthersLos Angeles City Council member representing the 11th District (Venice, Mar Vista, Palms) who supported St. Joseph Center's programs and Codetalk initiative.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homeboy Industries: LA-based nonprofit offering re-entry housing, workforce training, mental health, and case management—most comparable to Fortifi LA and Bread & Roses workforce and re-entry programming.
• LA Family Housing: Major LA-based nonprofit operating interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services across LA County; directly comparable mission, service mix, and CoC-funded operating model in the same geography.
• Chrysalis: LA-based nonprofit providing workforce development, employment services, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and poverty; directly comparable Empower/Bread & Roses Training Kitchen workforce track.
• Venice Family Clinic: LA nonprofit health partner delivering integrated medical, mental health, and substance use services; overlaps with St. Joseph Center's clinical/mental health services and is a core referral partner through the Ánimo program.
• PATH (People Assisting The Homeless): San Diego and Los Angeles-based nonprofit delivering housing placement, interim housing, rapid re-housing, and supportive services; closely comparable service continuum and CES-aligned operating model.
• Skid Row Housing Trust: LA nonprofit developing and operating permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness; comparable owned-real-estate housing model and CoC-funded supportive services approach.
• Downtown Women's Center: LA nonprofit serving women experiencing homelessness with housing, meals, and supportive services; comparable service pillars (housing, food, case management) and Codetalk ecosystem partnership.
• HOPICS (Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System): LA County-funded nonprofit delivering street outreach, housing navigation, and integrated care services; comparable geographic service area and a primary referral source for St. Joseph Center housing programs.

Broad incumbents

• Union Rescue Mission: Large, legacy LA nonprofit operating shelter, meals, recovery, and workforce programs under one roof; broader scale and historical incumbency in the same service pillars St. Joseph Center operates.
• Abode Communities: LA-based affordable housing developer and supportive services provider with comparable HUD/LIHTC-supported housing model and supportive services orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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