CHANGING THE STREETS ONE HEARTBEAT AT A TIME.
Pauly’s Project empowers individuals and families facing housing instability and vulnerable living conditions across Southern California. Our mission goes beyond meeting immediate needs — we provide essential supplies, warm meals, and access to life-changing resources like workforce development programs, mentorship, and community support.
Through monthly outreach, music-driven initiatives, and connection to job readiness opportunities, we bring hope, dignity, and compassion to our neighbors, helping them rebuild their lives and create brighter futures.
OUR STORY
Lifting Spirits and Rebuilding Lives Through Music and Compassion
Pauly’s Project began with a father and son’s shared passion for helping others. Paul Avila’s son, Paul Jr., was born blind and autistic, yet developed an extraordinary love for music that touched everyone around him. From an early age, Paul Jr. would join his father on outreach trips through the streets of Los Angeles, delivering meals, music, and kindness to individuals and families living in difficult circumstances.
What started as a personal mission to bring comfort and hope to Skid Row has grown into a movement serving communities across Southern California. Today, Pauly’s Project continues its monthly outreach while also connecting people to workforce development programs, mentorship, autism resource events, job fairs, and other long-term opportunities that help rebuild lives.
Through music, meals, and meaningful support, we carry forward the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and hope for a brighter future.
A look at the statistics
More people than ever are experiencing housing instability and vulnerable living conditions across Southern California. Our mission is to meet these challenges head-on through consistent outreach, resources, and long-term support that changes lives.
The reality in Los Angeles County (a reflection of trends across the region):
41,290
Homeless
The amount of homeless individuals in the city of Los Angeles.
70%
Unsheltered
Among those who are homeless, nearly 70% live unsheltered.
38%
Long-Term
Approximately 38% of individuals are chronically homeless.
41%
Increase
The percentage increase in homeless individuals since last year.
Our goal: Reduce these numbers by providing not just meals and essentials, but also pathways to employment, mentorship, and community connection.
Let's make a difference together.
Our core mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families facing housing instability and vulnerable living conditions through our street outreach program, which has grown and evolved over the years. Below is a list of items we provide each month to nearly 400 people across Southern California.
Food & Utensils
Hygiene Kits
Blankets
Water & Drinks
Clothing
Shoes & Socks
Toilet Paper
Pet Food
Hand Sanitizer
Zip-Lock Bags
Toothbrushes
Wipes & More
Meet Our Team
Pauly’s Project was founded by the late Paul Avila, whose compassion, faith, and dedication to uplifting others continue to inspire everything we do. Today, our team carries forward Paul’s vision — supporting individuals and families facing housing instability and vulnerable living conditions across Southern California. Guided by the values Paul instilled in us — empathy, music, and community — we work tirelessly to provide essential resources, encouragement, and opportunities that help people move toward stability and hope.
Paul Avila
Founder
(In Loving Memory)
Brian Barthelmess
Board of Directors
Roger Jao
Board of Directors
Renee Garcia
Board of Directors
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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
At the heart of Pauly’s Project is a commitment to helping individuals and families in vulnerable living situations find hope, dignity, and stability. Your support makes this possible — join us by donating through the link below.
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