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The Village Welcomes New Board Member Tammy Tolgo

January 20, 2026 • Elise Roberts
Tammy Tolgo recently joined The Village Family Services’ Board of Directors. Our board is made up of dedicated volunteer leaders who offer strategic insight, partner closely with our CEO, and help guide the future of the organization. A dedicated donor and volunteer, Tammy brings a strong commitment to [...]
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Partnership Spotlight – Hollywood Food Coalition

November 20, 2025 • Deanna
The Village Family Services works with many other organizations to fulfill our mission – we truly rely on a village to do this work. We interviewed long-time partner Hollywood Food Coalition (HoFoCo), who help provide food for our Drop-In Center clients. Thank you, HoFoCo, for all you do [...]
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The Village’s Drop-In Center Clients Share their Stories

November 18, 2025 • Deanna • Client Spotlight
The individuals who seek supportive services and resources from The Village come from a wide variety of backgrounds, have diverse life experiences and are all in different points in their journeys toward stability. But they all found their way through the doors of our Drop-In Center, and we [...]
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Juan’s Story

November 5, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Client Spotlight
Meet Juan, a client of The Village’s housing program, specifically the Time-Limited Subsidy Program, or TLS. For people experiencing homelessness like Juan, TLS provides short-term rental assistance and supportive services to help them secure permanent housing quickly and successfully. In addition to housing, clients receive trauma-informed, harm reduction–based care [...]
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Tax-Deductibility Is Changing: What Village Donors Need to Know

October 30, 2025 • Elise Roberts
At The Village Family Services, our donors give because they care about protecting children, supporting families, and helping youth find safety and belonging. The heart of philanthropy has always been compassion. But with all the upcoming changes, we wanted to provide a breakdown on how changes to the [...]
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2022-2025 Strategic Plan Results: What We Accomplished Together

October 15, 2025 • Elise Roberts
We Enhanced and Strengthened Preventative, Clinical, and Community Service Offerings GOAL: Increase the number of children, youth, and families served Result: The Village saw an 17.8% increase in clients overall from FY20/21 to FY24/25 GOAL: Grow our position as the premier provider of foster care services for high-needs [...]
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Meeting Youth Where They Are: A Conversation with Our Street Outreach Team

October 6, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
At The Village Family Services, our Street Outreach Team is often the first point of contact for young people experiencing homelessness. Their work is tireless, compassionate, and deeply human. It means long hours – boots-on-the-ground, four to five hours a day – building trust with youth who need [...]
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Happy Pride! Honoring the History of LGBTQ+ Resistance in LA and Beyond

June 3, 2025 • Elise Roberts
Happy Pride Month from The Village Family Services! The Village Family Services was founded to support unhoused youth, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+. From the beginning, our mission has been rooted in affirmation, dignity, and belonging. Today, our clients, staff, and leadership reflect the strength and beauty [...]
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From Intern to Employee: Clay’s Journey to the Mental Health Field

May 22, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
  Clay didn’t start their career in mental health—but once they made the leap, they knew this was the right path. After years pursuing art, driven by a love of storytelling and human complexity, Clay sought a path where they could make a more direct impact. Clay was [...]
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Leading with Purpose: Reflections from Our First Webinar, Rebuilding Hope 

May 13, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Events with The Village
At The Village Family Services, our mission has always been to protect children, preserve families, and build brighter futures—especially for young people navigating homelessness, foster care, and systemic inequities. That work takes compassion, commitment, and collaboration—and on May 12, our inaugural webinar brought all of that into focus!  [...]