By Daily Press staff
Close to 100 interested Venice community supporters, homeowners and business leaders were present on Nov. 12 at St. Joseph Center to learn about, and discuss, the center’s plans to rebuild its outdated and cramped facility at 204 Hampton Dr.
Those who attended were supportive of the project, which will provide greater space for food storage, clothing donations and group meetings for children and families. One homeowner observed that the new building and extended social services will improve the quality of life in the community.
“We want to work with Venice residents to develop a new building that serves community needs for everyone and that we can all be proud of,” said SJC Executive Director Rhonda Meister.
St. Joseph Center provides human services on seven sites in West L.A., Santa Monica and Venice, and its programs empower more than 900 families each year toward self-sufficiency with child care, tutoring, parenting programs and services for seniors and veterans. Less than one second decides ‘adventure’ champ
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 21, 2002. Read the original PDF.