Project EDUCATE

Founded in 2018 by CEO LaTanya Sherman, Project EDUCATE (PJE) is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on reducing the suffering associated with homelessness. Its work centers on providing immediate resources and programs that help people transition toward safer environments and healthier living, with an emphasis on humane, dignified housing conditions and basic necessities.

Its programs address practical, educational, and wellness needs. Food, Education, and Diet (FED) promotes nutrition, physical wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices for unhoused individuals. Toiletries and Grooming (TAG) provides essential hygiene items and grooming services, while Homeless Opportunities to Pursue Education (HOPE) connects people with educational resources and pathways toward academic achievement and self-sufficiency. The Social Wellness Action Plan (SWAP) uses community gatherings and wellness activities to support mental, social, and physical well-being. Project EDUCATE also hosts BLOOM, an annual initiative supporting homeless mothers, and offers the RISE Scholarship for students who have experienced homelessness or housing instability.

To learn more about Project EDUCATE’s programs and ways to support its work, visit the official website. People seeking broader help can also explore NHREA’s homeless assistance resources in California and federal assistance resources; visit the official site to confirm current program details.