Shelter Partnership works to prevent and solve homelessness by:

• Promoting community education.
• Providing technical assistance to community-based organizations and public agencies (helping agencies receive more than $1 billion in federal funds);
• Operating the S. Mark Taper Foundation Shelter Resource Bank by soliciting large-scale donations of merchandise and ensuring that these items are delivered to the people and agencies who need them most;
• Conducting research and publishing analytical studies to inform public policy.
• Promoting community education.

No. Shelter Partnership does not provide housing, shelter or direct service. If you are in need of housing or shelter, please call 211.

According to the 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, over 57,000 men, women and children homeless in Los Angeles County on any given night. Homelessness reaches all ages, races and genders. Here are the demographics of the Los Angeles homeless population:

• By gender:
  • 70% – male
  • 30% – female

• By race:
  • 38% – White
  • 38% – African American
  • 22% – Hispanic
  • 2% – Other (Asian, Native American)

• By age:
  • 10% – 18 years old or younger
  • 8% – 18-24 years old
  • 14% – 55-61 years old
  • 60% – 25-54 years old

There are hundreds of homeless service providers in Los Angeles in need of financial assistance and volunteers. Shelter Partnership has a robust volunteer program and utilizes over 500 volunteers each year. Contact us today to learn more!

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Yes. Anyone interested in donating to Shelter Partnership can choose to make a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Yes. Shelter Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fully qualified to receive tax-deductible donations. For further information about how your contributions may impact your taxes, we recommend consulting a tax professional.