St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles is a Catholic volunteer organization that serves the poor and homeless of any religion for free.
We help the needy become self-sufficient by providing financial and emotional support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances and resources to connect those disadvantaged to helpful resources in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Cardinal Manning Center (CMC)
The CMC operates a 65-bed Interim Housing (homeless shelter) Program in downtown Los Angeles’ Skid Row area that offers comprehensive services for adult men experiencing homelessness. The program is funded both by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACoDMH). Both funded programs utilize ‘Housing First’ and ‘Harm Reduction’ evidence-based approaches to help maximize the potential for clients to successfully transition from the streets and into permanent housing.
The CMC provides stable and secure interim housing, along with intensive case management, and supportive services aimed at addressing the individualized needs of clients, including permanent housing search and placement, medical, mental, and other healthcare needs; education; job training; and other specialized assistance.