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PAWS/LA’s Michael-Jon Smith named Direct TV Hometown Hero

Michael-Jon Smith, Chairman of the Board of PAWS/LA, was chosen as a DIRECT-TV Hometown Hero.This original series hosted by Joan Lunden,features inspirational stories of everyday people whose extraordinary acts of kindness, courage and bravery are making a profound difference in…

PAWS/LA Moves to Downtown Los Angeles

In October 2009, PAWS/LA moved their former Hollywood offices and food bank to a new, larger facility in downtown Los Angeles.

Located in the growing South Park area of downtown, near the Staples Center, the move allows easier access…

L.A. Artist Auctions Work to Benefit PAWS/LA

Internationally recognized fine artist, Melanie Stimmel Van Latum selected PAWS/LA as the beneficiary of a recent auction of one of her original works. The painting entitled “Cloistered Coiff”, soft pastel on velour, was from her newest series…

PetCo Place Officially Opens

On Monday, August 4, 2008, representatives from the office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, along with other dignitaries, were on hand to officially open PETCO PLACE – a groundbreaking project that will allow pet-owning homeless individuals…

PAWS/LA Launches CHIRP

PAWS/LA has expanded its services to include a new housing information program dedicated to preventing homelessness and improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County.

With grant funding from HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for…