Union Station Homeless Services

06/04/2026

05/20/2026

Emotions ran high last week as we celebrated the latest graduates of our Life Skills & Job Readiness cohort.

The room was full of everything that makes this work matter: diplomas and hugs, tears and laughter, powerful testimonies, brand-new professional headshots, and Chromebooks to carry them into their next chapter.

But the thing that filled the room more than anything else? Hope.

Hope that had been lost and found again.

As one graduate, Elizabeth, put it so beautifully: “I now have hope. I lost myself a little along the way, but I got to know me again through this class.”

This is the work. This is why it matters. And none of it happens without you.

Every gift you give helps fund programs that offer our neighbors more than just practical tools. It offers them a path back to themselves. Back to possibility. Back to a future they can believe in again.

To our newest graduates: we're so proud of you. Not just for finishing, but for showing up, doing the hard work, and choosing hope when it wasn’t easy. That takes courage.

Congratulations. We’re honored to walk this road with you. 💛

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to and fam for spending time with us at our USHS Adult Center last week 💛

In partnership with , Anna joined our kitchen team to chop ingredients, prepare lunch, and serve a meal for our residents and community members.

We’re so grateful for partners and volunteers who show up with such warmth, humility, and care. Meals are more than food. They’re a reminder that our neighbors are seen, valued, and supported.

Thank you, Anna, for helping us create a little more connection around the table!

05/16/2026

🏅This month we would like to highlight a longtime volunteer and former USHS employee :: drum roll please 🥁:: Katie! 🎉

Since 2022, Katie has been using art 🎨 to support the well-being of residents by creating spaces that foster imagination, focus, and self-expression.

During her sessions, they engage both creatively and critically, connecting through conversation and shared experiences.

Over time, they have formed meaningful bonds, and she values being part of her local community.

🧡 If you’d like to volunteer or get involved visit ushs.org/volunteer or click the link in our bio!

05/15/2026

📢 Calling all high school juniors and seniors ready to make real impact!

What if high school students could spend a week learning from people who’ve experienced homelessness firsthand, and leave knowing how to actually do something about it?

That’s exactly what our H.O.U.S.E. Student Learning Intensive is:

• A week-long immersive summer advocacy and education program. No long lectures here!
• You’ll deepen your understanding of homelessness issues and solutions. You’ll be an expert in no time!

📚What topics will we cover?
• History of Homelessness
• Naloxone Training
• Community, Advocacy & Policy
• The Power of Public Perspective & Words
• People vs. Pathology

You’ll hear from our CEO, Katie Hill, community advocates, and people with lived experience.

Tag a junior or senior who cares deeply about their community below or share this post.

This could be the experience that shapes their path.

⏳ Applications due July 12, 2026. Link in bio. Sessions take place in Pasadena.

05/14/2026

USHS held an Advisory Council event to provide the Council with a first look at our three-year strategic plan. The Advisory Council is made up of former USHS board members and committee chairs.

Special thanks to former USHS Board Chair, Rob Floe, for welcoming guests into his wonderful home.

05/14/2026

Julio Guevara has spent much of his life in survival mode.

He grew up in gang culture in the San Gabriel Valley and entered prison for the first time at 19. Over the years, incarceration became a pattern: four prison terms, with a fifth looming.

But as he faced the possibility of returning to prison again, something inside him shifted.

As Julio progressed through treatment, another challenge emerged: housing. His time in recovery housing was running out, and returning to his old environment could undo everything he was building.

Through a referral, Julio connected with Union Station Homeless Services and moved into interim housing at Casa Luna in El Sereno.

For the first time, he had a place that was his — not a motel room, not a couch, not a cell.

Read Julio’s story on The Way Home blog at the link in our bio.

05/13/2026

🧠✨ Trivia + Community + Good Cause = The perfect Friday night!

Join us at for an evening of friendly competition, brain-teasing fun, and community spirit, all while supporting Union Station Homeless Services. 💛

🎟️ $25 ticket includes:�✔️ Multiple rounds of trivia�✔️ One Angeleno Wino Co. beverage (non-alcoholic options available)�✔️ A chance to win prizes + bragging rights!

📅 Friday, May 22 | 6:30–9:00 PM�📍 Angeleno Wine Co. | 1646 N Spring St., Los Angeles

All proceeds support programs that help individuals and families find their way home 🏠

👉 Grab your spot now! Link in bio!

05/10/2026

Team USHS hit the pavement for Walk United LA 2026! 👟💙

Yesterday, our team laced up and joined the LA , , and so many others at and Hollywood Park, all committed to helping our neighbors thrive.

Together, we walked to support housing, education, and pathways from poverty to prosperity for students, families, and communities across LA County.

A huge thank you to everyone who represented USHS, supported our team, donated, or cheered us on along the way. Every step matters, and we’re grateful to walk this work forward together.

05/06/2026

On April 30th, a group of 8 participants from the USHS Adult Center headed out to Lower Switzer Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Alongside two staff and two volunteers, the group worked together through steady uphill climbs and multiple creek crossings that were challenging at times, but fully doable.

Every participant made it to the waterfall, and some even took a swim. Reaching the waterfall together offered a break from routine and a chance to take in something different.

USHS provided lunches, backpacks, water bottles, hiking shoes, and socks so everyone could start the day prepared. It was a reminder that stepping outside the routines of shelter life even for a day can shift perspective, offering space to be seen not by circumstance, but by strength, capability, and presence.’

- Patrick K, USHS Care Coordinator

This was also was a chance to introduce some positive coping skills-and invite folks to move their bodies in a way that makes sense to them and a chance to build community. Studies show:

⌛️Spending just 120 minutes per week in nature is associated with significantly better health and well-being.
⛰ Hiking can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression while improving mood and self-esteem.
🍃Walking in nature has been linked to lower cortisol levels, improved attention, and better emotional regulation.
🤝Group outdoor activities can strengthen social connection and sense of belonging, both important for mental wellness and recovery.

Want to support more experiences like this? 🌿

Volunteer with USHS and help create opportunities for connection, wellness, and community beyond the shelter walls.
Whether it’s hiking trips, creative activities, or wellness programs, your time can make a lasting impact.

🔗Sign up to volunteer — link in bio.