activities · 39
what they do
direct service · 31
- 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOperates a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates and supported by volunteers, providing immediate access to crisis intervention, referrals, and support services for survivors of domestic violence.
- Domestic Violence Support Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOperates the Sojourn program, providing crisis and transitional shelter (up to 30 days and 3–6 months respectively), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates and volunteers for survivors of domestic violence.
- Domestic Violence Support Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOperates the Sojourn program, providing comprehensive domestic violence services including 24-hour hotline support, crisis and transitional shelter (up to 30 days and 3–6 months respectively), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and court accompaniment. Services are available in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
- Domestic Violence Support Services (Sojourn Program) Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOffers comprehensive domestic violence services through the Sojourn program, including peer counseling, crisis and transitional shelter, support groups, workshops, and a 24-hour hotline staffed by trained advocates.
- Domestic Violence Support Services through Sojourn Program Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides comprehensive domestic violence services including crisis shelter (up to 30 days), transitional shelter (3–6 months), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and horticultural therapy. Operates a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates and offers court accompaniment and volunteer support.
- Domestic Violence Support Services through Sojourn Program Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides comprehensive domestic violence services including crisis shelter (up to 30 days), transitional shelter (3–6 months), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and horticultural therapy. Operates a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates and supported by volunteers.
- Domestic Violence Support Services through Sojourn Program Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides comprehensive domestic violence services including crisis shelter (up to 30 days), transitional shelter (3–6 months), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and a 24-hour hotline. Offers pro-bono legal support through an in-house attorney and legal program.
- Domestic Violence Support Services through Sojourn Program Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOffers comprehensive domestic violence services including crisis shelter (up to 30 days), transitional shelter (3–6 months), peer counseling, support groups, workshops, and a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained advocates and volunteers. Provides pro-bono legal support through an in-house attorney and legal program.
- Homelessness Outreach and Housing Placement Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach, support, and housing placement services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including permanent supportive housing and interim housing. In FY 2024/25, 149 individuals were moved into permanent supportive housing, with 92% maintaining stable housing, and over 140 clients welcomed into interim housing at Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA.
- Homelessness Outreach and Housing Placement Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach, support, and housing resources to individuals experiencing homelessness, including permanent supportive and interim housing placement. In FY 2024/25, permanently housed individuals with 92% maintaining stable housing, and operates Kensington Campus in Lancaster with 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments.
- Homelessness Outreach and Support Street-Based Outreach and EngagementOperates outreach teams that connect individuals experiencing homelessness to support, referrals, and housing resources in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles, including an Access Center in Santa Monica.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides interim housing and permanent supportive housing, including operating Kensington Campus with 156 interim beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments in Lancaster, CA. The organization has moved 149 individuals into permanent supportive housing, with 92% remaining stably housed.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA, with 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments; welcomed over 140 clients into interim housing and achieved 92% housing stability among those placed in permanent housing.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA, which includes 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments, providing structured housing and support services for vulnerable populations.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA, providing 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments. In FY 2024/25, 92% of individuals placed in permanent supportive housing maintained stable housing.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA, providing 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments; 92% of individuals placed in permanent housing maintain stable housing.
- Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA, offering 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing apartments. Also provides interim housing and drop-in services in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
- Legal Services for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides pro-bono legal support to domestic violence survivors through an in-house attorney and legal program, including court accompaniment.
- Legal Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides pro-bono legal support to domestic violence survivors through an in-house attorney and legal program, including assistance with restraining orders and court representation.
- Legal Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides pro-bono legal support to domestic violence survivors through an in-house attorney and legal program, including assistance with restraining orders and court accompaniment.
- Legal Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides pro-bono legal support to domestic violence survivors through an in-house attorney and legal program, including court accompaniment and legal services.
- Legal and Court Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides pro-bono legal support to domestic violence survivors through an in-house attorney and legal program, including court accompaniment services delivered by trained volunteers.
- Outreach and Housing Placement for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach services to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources, support, and referrals. Permanently housed 149 individuals in FY 2024/25, with 92% maintaining stable housing. Operates an Access Center in Santa Monica and interim housing at Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA.
- Outreach and Housing Placement for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach services to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources, support, and referrals; moved 149 individuals into permanent supportive housing in FY 2024/25, with 92% maintaining stable housing. Operates an Access Center in Santa Monica and provides interim housing at Kensington Campus in Lancaster, CA.
- Outreach and Housing Placement for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach services connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to support, referrals, and housing resources; moved 149 individuals into permanent supportive housing and welcomed over 140 clients into interim housing at Kensington Campus in FY 2024/25. Operates an Access Center in Santa Monica and drop-in services in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
- Outreach and Housing Placement for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides outreach services to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources and support, resulting in 149 individuals placed into permanent supportive housing and over 140 into interim housing at Kensington Campus in FY 2024/25. Operates an Access Center in Santa Monica and drop-in services in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually who contribute thousands of hours across services including food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, wellness workshops, hotline staffing, court accompaniment, and horticultural therapy programs.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually in various roles such as food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, and wellness workshops for people experiencing homelessness, as well as supporting domestic violence survivors.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually who contribute thousands of hours across programs. Offers individual and group volunteer opportunities in food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, and wellness workshops for people experiencing homelessness.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually who contribute thousands of hours across services including food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, wellness workshops, and staffing of the 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
- Volunteer Engagement and Support Programs Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually who contribute thousands of hours across food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, wellness workshops, court accompaniment, and horticultural therapy programs for vulnerable populations.
capacity building · 8
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers, building capacity to support survivors through direct service roles.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers, building capacity to support survivors through hotline services and direct advocacy.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers who support survivors.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Program Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year to prepare volunteers to provide survivor support services.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Program Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers, building capacity to support survivors through direct service roles.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Program Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers, building capacity to support survivors through certified peer counseling and hotline services.
- Domestic Violence Counselor Training Program Domestic Violence Counselor TrainingConducts mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training programs twice a year for volunteers, building community capacity to support survivors of domestic violence.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer-Managed Donation Processing & Support ServicesEngages over 1,550 volunteers annually who contribute thousands of hours across food services, case management, donation sorting, life skills activities, recreational events, and wellness workshops for people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence survivors.
strategies · 50
how they think
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- Advocacy and education for systemic change public policy and community educationThe organization advances public policy change and community understanding through advocacy and education, promoting evidence-based solutions to homelessness and domestic violence.
- Collaborative Empowerment and Trauma-Informed Approach empowerment_modelThe organization uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered model that emphasizes client empowerment, enabling individuals to regain control and actively participate in their recovery and community integration.
- Collaborative empowerment and trauma-informed approach empowerment_modelThe organization uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered model that emphasizes empowerment, enabling individuals to regain control and actively participate in their path to stability and community integration.
- Collaborative empowerment and trauma-informed care empowerment_modelThe organization employs a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered empowerment model that emphasizes client agency and dignity in overcoming homelessness and personal challenges.
- Collaborative empowerment model collaborative empowerment modelThe organization uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered empowerment model to engage individuals, supporting self-determination and community integration as core mechanisms for achieving stability.
- Collaborative empowerment model collaborative_empowerment_modelThe organization uses an empowerment-based, survivor-centered approach that engages individuals in their own stability and community integration, incorporating trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
- Coordinated entry and street outreach coordinated_entry_systemThe organization deploys outreach teams to engage people experiencing homelessness where they are, using the Coordinated Entry System to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate housing and services efficiently.
- Coordinated entry and street outreach strategy coordinated_entry_systemThe organization deploys outreach teams to engage people experiencing homelessness where they are and uses the Coordinated Entry System to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate housing and services efficiently.
- Coordinated entry and street outreach system coordinated_entry_systemThe organization deploys outreach teams to engage unhoused individuals where they are and uses the Coordinated Entry System to assess needs and connect people to appropriate housing and services efficiently.
- Coordinated entry and street outreach system coordinated_entry_systemThe organization uses street outreach teams to engage individuals where they are, combined with a Coordinated Entry System to assess needs and connect people to housing and services efficiently.
- Evidence-Based Solutions Advocacy evidence-based solutionsThe organization promotes and advocates for evidence-based solutions to homelessness and domestic violence, ensuring that policies and programs are grounded in proven practices.
- Harm Reduction Approach harm_reductionThe organization applies a harm reduction philosophy, meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey, to support wellness and reduce risks without requiring abstinence as a precondition for services.
- Harm reduction and empowerment-based service delivery harm_reductionServices are delivered using harm reduction and empowerment principles, meeting individuals where they are, particularly in recovery and trauma contexts, to promote wellness and self-determination.
- Harm reduction and empowerment-based service delivery harm_reductionServices are delivered using harm reduction and empowerment principles, meeting individuals where they are, centering survivor experiences, and promoting autonomy as a pathway to wellness and stability.
- Harm reduction approach harm_reductionThe organization applies a harm reduction philosophy in its services, meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey to support wellness without requiring abstinence or other prerequisites.
- Harm reduction approach harm_reductionThe organization applies a harm reduction framework to support client wellness, meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey, particularly for those facing addiction or mental health challenges.
- Harm reduction approach harm_reductionThe organization applies a harm reduction framework to support client wellness by meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey, particularly among populations experiencing homelessness, addiction, or trauma.
- Harm reduction approach harm_reductionThe organization applies harm reduction principles to support client wellness by meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey, reducing risks and building trust as part of long-term engagement.
- Housing First Model housing_firstThe organization uses a Housing First approach to rapidly place individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing without preconditions, prioritizing housing stability as a foundation for recovery and wellness.
- Housing First model housing_firstThe organization uses a Housing First approach to rapidly place individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing without preconditions, based on the belief that stable housing is foundational to recovery and long-term stability.
- Housing First model housing_firstThe organization uses a Housing First approach to rapidly place individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing without preconditions, prioritizing stability as a foundation for recovery and integration.
- Housing First model housing_firstThe organization uses a Housing First approach to rapidly place individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing without preconditions, based on the theory that stable housing is foundational to addressing other challenges.
- Housing First model with rapid rehousing housing_firstThe organization uses a Housing First approach to quickly move individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing without preconditions, based on the theory that stable housing is foundational to addressing other challenges.
- Human-animal bond preservation in service delivery human-animal_bond_preservationThe organization integrates pet support into homelessness services to maintain the human-animal bond, recognizing its emotional and psychological importance in holistic care.
- Integrated and Holistic Care Model integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers a comprehensive, integrated system of care that addresses homelessness alongside mental health, physical health, addiction, and trauma, using a holistic approach to support long-term stability and community integration.
- Integrated and comprehensive care model integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers holistic, integrated services that address interconnected challenges such as homelessness, mental health, physical illness, addiction, and domestic violence through a coordinated system of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
- Integrated and comprehensive care model integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers a holistic, integrated system of care that addresses interconnected issues such as homelessness, mental health, physical illness, addiction, and domestic violence, tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable populations.
- Integrated and comprehensive care model integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers a holistic, integrated system of care that addresses interconnected challenges such as homelessness, mental health, physical illness, addiction, and domestic violence through coordinated services tailored to individual needs.
- Integrated, holistic care model integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers a fully integrated system of care that holistically addresses homelessness, mental health, physical illness, addiction, and trauma, combining housing, health, and safety services to meet the complex needs of vulnerable populations.
- Integrated, holistic care model addressing co-occurring needs integrated_services_modelThe organization delivers coordinated, comprehensive services that integrate housing, mental health, physical health, addiction, and safety supports through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive system tailored to vulnerable populations.
- Pet support and human-animal bond preservation human-animal bond preservationThe organization integrates pet support into homelessness services to maintain human-animal bonds, recognizing the emotional and psychological value of pets in client stability and well-being.
- Pet support as part of holistic care human-animal bond preservationThe organization integrates pet support into homelessness services to preserve the human-animal bond, recognizing its emotional and psychological importance in maintaining wellness and stability.
- Pet support to preserve human-animal bonds in homelessness services human-animal bond preservationThe organization integrates pet-friendly supports into its services, recognizing the emotional and psychological importance of maintaining human-animal bonds during housing instability.
- Pet-inclusive services to preserve human-animal bonds human-animal bond preservationThe organization integrates pet support into homelessness services, recognizing the emotional and psychological value of human-animal bonds in promoting stability and well-being.
- Preservation of Human-Animal Bonds human-animal bond preservationThe organization incorporates pet support into homelessness services, recognizing the emotional and psychological importance of maintaining human-animal bonds during crisis and recovery.
- Preservation of human-animal bond in service delivery human-animal bond preservationThe organization integrates pet support into its homelessness services to maintain the human-animal bond, recognizing its emotional and psychological importance in holistic care.
- Public Policy and Community Education Advocacy public_policy_and_community_educationThe organization advances systemic change by engaging in public policy advocacy and community education to address root causes of homelessness and domestic violence.
- Public policy advocacy and community education public policy and community educationThe organization engages in community education and public policy advocacy to address systemic causes of homelessness, promoting evidence-based solutions and long-term structural change.
- Public policy advocacy and community education public policy and community educationThe organization engages in community education and public policy advocacy as a core strategy to create systemic change in addressing homelessness and domestic violence.
- Public policy advocacy and community education public policy and community educationThe organization advances systemic change by engaging in public policy advocacy and community education to address root causes of homelessness and domestic violence.
- Public policy and community education advocacy public policy and community educationThe organization advances systemic change by engaging in public policy advocacy and community education to address root causes of homelessness and domestic violence.
- Street Outreach and Coordinated Entry coordinated_entry_systemThe organization deploys outreach teams to engage unsheltered individuals where they are and uses a Coordinated Entry System to assess needs and connect people to appropriate housing and services based on vulnerability and urgency.
- Street outreach and coordinated entry for system navigation coordinated_entry_systemThe organization uses proactive street outreach and the Coordinated Entry System to identify and assess individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them efficiently to housing and services.
- Street outreach and coordinated entry for system navigation coordinated_entry_systemThe organization uses street outreach to engage unhoused individuals in place and connects them to housing and services through the Coordinated Entry System, ensuring needs-based prioritization and access.
- Volunteer-Driven Service Model volunteer-driven service modelThe organization integrates volunteers as a core component of its service delivery, leveraging community engagement to extend reach and deepen community connections.
- Volunteer-driven engagement model volunteer-driven service modelRelies on volunteer participation as a core component of service delivery, expanding capacity and community involvement in addressing homelessness and vulnerability.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery volunteer-driven service modelThe organization relies on volunteer engagement as a foundational component of its service delivery model, expanding capacity and community involvement.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery volunteer-driven service modelThe organization relies on volunteer engagement as a core component of its service model, leveraging community participation to extend reach and deepen community ties.
- Volunteer-driven service delivery model volunteer-driven service modelRelies on active volunteer engagement as a core operational strategy to extend reach and deepen community involvement in service provision.
- Volunteer-driven service model volunteer-driven service modelThe organization relies on volunteer engagement as a core component of its service delivery, leveraging community participation to extend reach and impact.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
Annenberg Access Center
Access point for intake and service coordination within the Coordinated Entry System
Harm Reduction
Approach supporting long-term wellness by meeting clients where they are in recovery
Interim Housing
Short-to-medium term housing with case management and integrated services to stabilize health and prepare for permanent housing
K9 Connection
Program supporting the bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets through animal care services
Kensington Campus
Fully integrated therapeutic community in Lancaster offering 150 permanent supportive housing units and 156 interim housing beds with wrap-around services
Life Skills & Wellness
Workshops and programs focused on holistic development, skill-building, artistic expression, and healthy living
Medical Care
On-site, mobile, and in-home medical services to improve physical health for clients
Mental Health Care
On-site and field-based psychiatric care and counseling for individuals with severe or chronic mental illness
Money Management
Services to help clients navigate government benefits, budget, and manage finances
Outreach & Engagement
Street-based teams build trust and connect unhoused individuals to services across Los Angeles County
Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing First model providing long-term housing with integrated support services for individuals experiencing homelessness
Sojourn Domestic Violence Services
Comprehensive services including 24-hour hotline, shelters, support groups, legal assistance, and children’s programming for domestic violence survivors
relationships · 8
who they work with
- 211 LA Partner — Directs individuals to services through 211 LA, the central information and referral system for health and human services in LA County.
- California Evidence Code §1037.1 Government — Mandates 40-hour domestic violence counselor training for volunteers.
- City of Lancaster Government — Provided 14 acres of land to develop Kensington Campus.
- LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal) Partner — Participates in the LA-HOP system to coordinate outreach services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Lamp Community Partner — Merged with OPCC in 2016 to form The People Concern.
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Partner — Collaborates on homelessness prevention and coordinated entry services.
- OPCC Partner — Merged with Lamp Community in 2016 to form The People Concern.
- The People Concern Network — Sojourn Domestic Violence Services operates as a program under The People Concern.