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April is Second Chance Month. And for me, that’s personal.

“I know what it means to live without a second chance. I’ve been homeless. I’ve been incarcerated. I’ve slept in a cardboard box on Skid Row and sat in jail cells feeling forgotten.

But I also know what it means to get up and get help.
To be given a real second chance—and to take it.

That second chance didn’t just change my life. It lit a fire in me to help others find theirs too.

This month, I’m reflecting on what second chances really mean…

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Celebrating Second Chances—and New Beginnings

As we continue through Second Chance Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight one of the most powerful tools we have for transformation: opportunity. This week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who just completed the Manna Feast Catering School—a 90-day, hands-on training program designed specifically to support people returning from incarceration. This program doesn’t just teach kitchen

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Providing Stability and Hope: The Impact of Permanent Supportive Housing on Homelessness

Homelessness is a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals across our communities, leaving many struggling to find stability and hope for the future. One proven solution to this pressing problem is Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). PSH offers a multifaceted approach that pairs housing with onsite case management and support services, specifically designed to cater to

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Don’t Stop At Housing First

Many Americans live paycheck to paycheck without so much as a safety net to catch them if things were to take a turn for the worst. A minor incident can lead neighbors and families into unemployment and homelessness in a blink of an eye. The how and why can vary from person to person, but

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Transitional Housing

A crucial missing step in the road from homelessness to a restored life is a fully funded and operating transitional housing program. Transitional housing can be best defined as a home environment that is structured to help individuals with their transition from homelessness back to an independent lifestyle. Over the last five years, the availability

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Los Angeles Homeless Count for the Past 3 Years

Homeless Count by Service Planning Area (SPA) There are tens of thousands of our neighbors in Los Angeles who are homeless youth and families, veterans of the armed forces, and men and women. 2020 Total: 63706 Unsheltered: 46090 Sheltered: 17616 Individuals: 51221 (adults in households with no children under 18) Family Members: 12416 (all households

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CCM is Hiring for Various Positions

Christ-Centered Ministries (CCM) believes that every life is worthy of restoration, and to this end, we offer integrated-health services, housing, and supportive services related to family reintegration where appropriate. CCM is committed to quality work and superior client service in all aspects of our business. We employ Psychiatrists, Clinicians (LCSWs, Behavioral Health Specialists, MSWs), LVNs,

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