St. Joseph Center
Also known as St Joseph Center.
St. Joseph Center is an organization in Venice, CA offering crisis services, education, employment, financial, food, healthcare, housing, mental health, training, and youth services. Offers housing services, food assistance, mental health support and vocational preparation.
- Location
- Venice, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Education, Employment, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://stjosephctr.org/
- EIN
- 953874381
Services
Bread & Roses Café
Bread & Roses Café provides hot, chef-prepared meals each weekday in a restaurant-style dining setting designed to offer nourishment with dignity while connecting guests to broader supportive services.
Eligibility: Guests do not have to be homeless to receive meals; service is open to anyone who is hungry.
Schedule: Chef-prepared meals are served each weekday.
St. Joseph Center Food Pantry
The Food Pantry provides fresh groceries and staple food items to individuals and households facing food insecurity, helping ease household budgets and supporting healthy home meal preparation.
Schedule: Open Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 2:50 PM. Closed Friday.
Bread & Roses Training Kitchen
A 12-week culinary workforce development program combining hands-on instruction from professional chefs, kitchen skill-building, and an 80-hour restaurant internship to prepare students for food service careers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, stably housed or sheltered, low-income, unemployed or underemployed, drug and alcohol free, and have reliable transportation to attend daily classes.
Application: Prospective applicants can submit an application online or reach out via email to culinarytraining@stjosephctr.org.
Codetalk
A 16-week web technology training program that helps underserved women learn foundational web development skills through hands-on projects, portfolio creation, and preparation for entry-level tech roles.
Eligibility: Designed for underserved women seeking foundational web development training for entry-level technology roles.
Fortifi
Fortifi provides hands-on technology and digital skills training alongside professional development support to help adults rebuild careers and prepare for employment in growing industries.
Eligibility: Adults seeking to rebuild or strengthen their careers, including individuals impacted by the justice system or economic hardship.
Benefits & Assistance Support
Case managers assist individuals with identifying realistic income options, connecting to public benefits, accessing financial resources for basic needs, and developing practical money management skills.
Re-Entry Services
Provides coordinated case management and connections to essential community resources to support individuals navigating a stable return to community life following incarceration.
Eligibility: Available to individuals transitioning back into community life after incarceration.
Interim Housing
Interim housing communities offer short-term, supportive shelter for individuals and families emerging from crisis, providing safety, intensive case management, and on-site support to prepare for permanent housing.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Pairs stable, voucher-based permanent housing with comprehensive ongoing services to support individuals with complex needs in sustaining their housing and rebuilding independence.
Rapid Re-housing
Provides short-term rental assistance and supportive case management to quickly place families and youth into permanent homes and avoid prolonged displacement.
Re-Entry Housing Services
Delivers intensive case management, housing navigation, and individualized support to help individuals returning from incarceration overcome barriers and achieve long-term housing stability.
Eligibility: Individuals returning home from incarceration who face barriers to housing and employment.
Street Outreach
Outreach teams engage unsheltered individuals directly in the community, providing trust-building, case management, mental health support, and connections to housing and healthcare.
Youth Resource Team
Provides dedicated, individualized case management for youth navigating housing instability, emotional difficulties, and barriers to employment or school, connecting participants to housing, mental health care, and career pathways.
Eligibility: Youth and young adults ages 10 to 30 navigating housing instability or barriers to school and work.
Youth Workforce & Economic Mobility
Supports youth with workforce development and skilled trades training to open clear pathways toward higher education, sustainable employment, and financial stability.
Clinical Services
Licensed clinicians and therapists provide short-term counseling and long-term therapy tailored to individuals experiencing mental health challenges or substance use concerns.
Mental Health-Focused Housing Programs
Combines stable housing with on-site mental health care, counseling, and case management, enabling residents to access therapeutic support directly within their home setting.
Ánimo
Provides Spanish-language therapy and supportive services to lower barriers to mental health care, partnering with Venice Family Clinic for medical, dental, vision, and substance use services.
Languages: Services and therapy are provided in Spanish.
SPA 5 Access Center
Serves as an entry point into the Coordinated Entry System (CES) for unhoused individuals in Service Planning Area 5, providing case management, hygiene resources, mail services, mental health access, and meal referrals.
Locations
- Main Office, 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA, 90291 — Front desk reception is available at (310) 396-6468 ext. 301, and a 24-hour call center operates at (310) 358-2835.
Questions
What does St. Joseph Center offer?
St. Joseph Center offers Bread & Roses Café, St. Joseph Center Food Pantry, Bread & Roses Training Kitchen, Codetalk, Fortifi, Benefits & Assistance Support, Re-Entry Services, Interim Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-housing, Re-Entry Housing Services, Street Outreach, Youth Resource Team, Youth Workforce & Economic Mobility, Clinical Services, Mental Health-Focused Housing Programs, Ánimo, and SPA 5 Access Center.
Where is St. Joseph Center?
St. Joseph Center is at 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA, 90291.
How do I contact St. Joseph Center?
To reach St. Joseph Center, visit https://stjosephctr.org/.
Who is eligible for Bread & Roses Café?
Eligibility for Bread & Roses Café: Guests do not have to be homeless to receive meals; service is open to anyone who is hungry.
When is Bread & Roses Café available?
Schedule for Bread & Roses Café: Chef-prepared meals are served each weekday.
When is St. Joseph Center Food Pantry available?
Schedule for St. Joseph Center Food Pantry: Open Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 2:50 PM. Closed Friday.
Who is eligible for Bread & Roses Training Kitchen?
Eligibility for Bread & Roses Training Kitchen: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, stably housed or sheltered, low-income, unemployed or underemployed, drug and alcohol free, and have reliable transportation to attend daily classes.
How do I apply for Bread & Roses Training Kitchen?
Application for Bread & Roses Training Kitchen: Prospective applicants can submit an application online or reach out via email to culinarytraining@stjosephctr.org.
Who is eligible for Codetalk?
Eligibility for Codetalk: Designed for underserved women seeking foundational web development training for entry-level technology roles.
Who is eligible for Fortifi?
Eligibility for Fortifi: Adults seeking to rebuild or strengthen their careers, including individuals impacted by the justice system or economic hardship.
Who is eligible for Re-Entry Services?
Eligibility for Re-Entry Services: Available to individuals transitioning back into community life after incarceration.
Who is eligible for Re-Entry Housing Services?
Eligibility for Re-Entry Housing Services: Individuals returning home from incarceration who face barriers to housing and employment.
Who is eligible for Youth Resource Team?
Eligibility for Youth Resource Team: Youth and young adults ages 10 to 30 navigating housing instability or barriers to school and work.
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