Dear Friends,

As we step into 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on all of the progress we achieved together last year, even as Los Angeles faced numerous challenges—starting with the wildfires and continuing through ICE raids and threat of federal funding cuts to our industry. 

Among the many highlights of 2025—we reached 16,557 people with housing and supportive services; together with our sister agency LAFH Builds, opened two new buildings with a total of 170 permanent supportive homes; held outreach events that connected hundreds of people experiencing homelessness to job opportunities and essential services; and honored long-time supporters at our annual LAFH Awards. Most importantly, we showed our neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness that they are valued and have a community standing with them.

None of this would be possible without the unwavering generosity and support of our partners, donors, volunteers, and advocates. You are at the heart of everything we do, and I am deeply grateful for your commitment to ending homelessness in our community.

The year ahead promises to be challenging with increasing need and shifting public resources. We remain steadfast in our mission and are confident that together we will navigate through these challenges so that more individuals and families can rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good.

For now, please join me in celebrating our accomplishments of the past year. Scroll down to read our 2025 Year in Review—in numbers, in pictures, and in our top 10 highlights of the year.

With Gratitude,

Stephanie Klasky-Gamer
President and CEO

*Preliminary data for 2025

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Outpouring of Support: Last January’s devastating LA wildfires put some participants and buildings at risk. Thanks to generous in-kind, monetary, and volunteer support, we provided essential resources—from masks and meals to clean water, transportation, and power—showing the resilience that’s possible when we come together in times of crisis.

An LAFH First in the Antelope Valley: We celebrated the grand opening of The Emerald in June, a beautiful 72-unit affordable and supportive housing community for families in Lancaster and our first development in the Antelope Valley.

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Coming Home: In late 2025, 99 formerly chronically unhoused individuals moved into new homes at The Cielo in Chatsworth, bringing LAFH’s total permanent supportive housing units to 887. We also placed modular units at The Sherman Way—our second modular site—set to open in 2026 with 64 new supportive housing units.

Rebuilding Lives: Last year, LAFH hosted outreach events that fostered hope and belonging. Job Fairs connected hundreds of participants to employers and resume support, while monthly Homeless Connect Days linked hundreds more to vital services—from housing and legal aid to meals, showers, and health care.

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Back to School: As each school year approaches, LAFH and our donors and volunteers get busy making sure the kids we serve start the year on the right foot. Last year, we distributed over 160 backpacks filled with new school supplies, new shoes, t-shirts, books, and library cards to families in our interim housing program.

Volunteer Power: We couldn’t make such a meaningful impact without the dedication of our incredible volunteers. Last year, 952 volunteers contributed 9,447 hours in support of our mission to end homelessness—showing LAFH participants that a caring, committed community stands behind them.

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Reimagining Our Fulfillment Center: In 2025, our Fulfillment Center was transformed to better support donated goods and corporate volunteer activities—from assembling kits to organizing food and donations. More enhancements are on the way—stay tuned.

Events to Remember: In April, we hosted our largest fundraiser, the LAFH Awards, honoring the Brander Family and U.S. Bank, and recognizing the L.A. Fire Department for their heroic response to the Hurst wildfire. In September, our 14th Annual Golf Tournament at Angeles National Golf Course raised a record amount.

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Community Pride: LAFH and LAFH Builds staff and volunteers joined city Service Days—partnering with Council District 6, Mayor Karen Bass, and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel—to clean neighborhoods and assemble more than 2,000 hygiene and meal kits for people experiencing homelessness.

Holiday Joy: Volunteers and donors provided over 1,700 meal bags and gift cards and served holiday meals, creating warmth and dignity. In December, staff, partners, and volunteers came together for Winter Wonderland—one of LAFH’s most cherished traditions—bringing holiday joy to families transitioning out of homelessness.

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