St. Joseph Center

Housing stability and educational success are deeply connected. In a new EdSource commentary, St. Joseph Center President & CEO Dr. Ryan Smith and Safe Place for Youth CEO Erika Hartman explore how California can address rising student homelessness while helping schools respond to enrollment declines. The article highlights innovative solutions that leverage public land, affordable housing partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure that young people and families can remain connected to the communities and schools that support their success.�

Read the full op-ed here:

COMMENTARY: How California schools can help solve student homelessness The housing crisis has become an education crisis. Here's how schools can help students find a safe place to call home.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is offering a month of free wellness events, encouraging everyone in LA County to TAKE ACTION for our mental health during Mental Health Month. If you see the St. Joseph Center team while you're out, say hello!

See the 140+ free events offered throughout the county in May, both online and in-person at https://www.takeactionla.com/events

Upcoming Events:

The 2k Black Women Wellbeing Challenge
hosted by The Black Girl Doctor
Saturday, May 16th, 8 am - 11 am, ONLINE
https://www.takeactionla.com/events/the-1-500-black-women-well-being-challenge

Caregiver Workshop on Teen Social Media
hosted by Jacob's Ladder Therapies
Sunday, May 24th, 3 pm - 5 pm, ONLINE
https://www.takeactionla.com/events/caregiver-workshop-on-teen-social-media

Connected Through Stories: Iranian Filmmakers in Conversation
hosted by The Parviz Sayyad Foundation
Sunday, May 31st, 10 am - 12 pm, ONLINE
https://www.takeactionla.com/events/connected-through-stories-iranian-filmmakers-in-conversation