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  • We see our neighbors on the streets everyday going without shelter and the basic necessities for life. You can help. 
    We see our neighbors on the streets everyday going without shelter and the basic necessities for life. You can help. 
    • There are approximately 58,000 homeless people living on the streets of Los Angeles. This is one of the largest homeless populations in the country. Feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, and sheltering the homeless are all corporal works of mercy and express the vision of love and mercy we are called to show our homeless brothers and sisters.





       

      Find resources for those in need:

      Call 211 for Emergency Referrals – 24 Hour Hotline

      211LA.org

      Families with Children in Need of Emergency Housing
      Call 211 and ask for the Family Solutions Center in their area. They will provide immediate shelter and transition to permanent housing. If you encounter a family or older adult, you can call on their behalf.

      All Other Services
      Call 213-225-6581 to speak to someone during business hours or visit:

      • LA Countywide Housing, Employment & Education Resource
      • LA Homeless Services Authority
      • Catholic Charities
      • St. Vincent de Paul Society of LA


      Get Involved

      Volunteer at Parishes with Cold Weather Shelters in San Gabriel Region

      East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless

      Parishes in the San Gabriel Region organize cold weather shelters from December 1st through March 31st for 200 homeless individuals, providing shelter, showers, clothes, warm meals, medical care, and more. See how you can support this amazing effort.

      Support Your Local Catholic Charities Location

      Catholic Charities

      Catholic Charities addresses human suffering and larger social issues such as poverty, hunger and nutrition, homelessness, immigration, health care, mental health and illiteracy. Charities various locations throughout the Archdiocese offer food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, motel vouchers, transportation, job training, child care, help signing up for CalFresh, WIC, and MediCare, elder support, legal resources, immigration and citizenship assistance, refugee resettlement and more. Keep their number on hand for referrals for your parishioners.

      Run a Drive for St. Vincent De Paul Society

      SVDPLA.org

      St. Vincent De Paul Society helps the needy become self-sufficient by providing financial and emotional support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances, housing and resources in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Their work spans all the corporal works of mercy. Host a drive to collect items for their thrift store or the SVDPLA Society at your parish.

      Host a Homeless Family at Your Church

      FamilyPromise.org

      Family Promise helps homeless children by helping their families stay intact, regain stable housing and return to steady work through the support of their community. They partner with churches to offer families temporary housing, hospitality and assistance to help them get back on their feet.

      Help Build a Family a Secure Home

      HabitatLA.org

      Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) strives to eliminate substandard housing through advocacy, education and partnership with families and individuals in need to build decent, sustainable and affordable housing. Their Catholic Coalition raises funds and volunteers aged 16+ help build homes for families. Join the Habitat LA Catholic Coalition. Parishes commit to raising funds for housing and help build a house for a family in need.

      Join the Homeless Count

      Greater LA Homeless Count

      In order to make sure every person can receive the shelter and support they need, the County of LA organizes a homeless count. Many parishes have found this to be a great first step for their parishioners to encounter our homeless neighbors and learn about their needs.

      Other Ways to Get Involved:

      Prayer

      Pray with the Intercessions for the Homeless and Those in Poverty

      Pray with St Benedict Joseph Labre prayer card

       

      Download the PDF Prayer HERE

       

      Support Your Parish Food Pantry
      So many of our parishes have food pantries for those in need. Call your parish office and find out how you can get involved.

      Learn the Facts of Poverty
      PovertyUSA.org

      A project of Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Poverty USA has lesson plans for elementary, high school, and adults to learn the facts of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. These lesson plans help groups to learn about the underlying causes and how they can advocate for the poor and vulnerable.

      Host a Conversation
      The  Welcome Home Project seeks to engage Angelenos in conversations about homelessness to educate them on the City’s solutions and mobilize them toward action. Your parish can sign up to host a conversation and create a Welcome Home Basket for your recently housed neighbors in need.

      Educate Yourself and Your Parish with Angelus News Articles:
      • L.A. homeless crisis ‘decades in the making’ 
      • Denver event hopes to change how society views homeless people
      • Beyond Number: Homelessness in LA
      • Increasing homelessness a worrisome trend for Archbishop Gomez
      • Renewing the face of the earth by Archbishop Gomez
      • Kids with no home: Will today’s homeless children in Los Angeles be the next generation of homeless adults?
      • A safe space for Hollywood’s homeless
      • Showers and Safe Parking: ‘A matter of dignity’
      • The influence of Mother Teresa reaches the homeless on Skid Row
      • What do you say to a homeless person? Advice from Catholic urban missionaries
      • Elderly homelessness a continuing trend
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