CHANGING THE STREETS ONE HEARTBEAT AT A TIME.

Pauly's Project strives to improve the lives of homeless individuals and families in the outskirts of Downtown Los Angeles by donating food, water, and essential supplies on a monthly basis.

OUR STORY

Lifting the spirits of the homeless through music.

Paul Avila’s son, Pauly, born blind and autistic, could only be calmed with the sound of music in his ears. As a young boy, Paul would accompany his mother to Downtown Los Angeles to bring food and clothes to his uncle on skid row. Remembering how good he felt when he gave food and clothing to the less fortunate; it was a feeling of accomplishment. This feeling stayed with Paul as he grew up.

A look at the statistics

More people than ever are becoming homeless in Los Angeles and our mission is to help in any way possible. We look for every opportunity to help our neighbors in need, with an end goal of decreasing the numbers below.

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.

Let's make a difference together.

Our core mission is to improve the lives of homeless individuals and families through our street outreach program, which has evolved immensely over the years. Below is a list of items we donate monthly to nearly 400 people.

  • 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

The team at Pauly's Project is a compassionate and dedicated group of individuals committed to addressing the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles, CA. With our unwavering belief in the power of empathy and community, we work tirelessly to provide essential support and resources to those experiencing homelessness.

Paul Avila

Founder

Brian Barthelmess

Board of Directors

Roger Jao

Board of Directors

Renee Garcia

Board of Directors

FAQ's

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General Questions About Pauly’s Project

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About Community Heroes & Donations

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Success & Impact

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Our core mission is to improve the lives of homeless individuals and families through our street outreach program. If you'd like to join us in our effort to make a difference, you may donate using the link below.

Have questions? Feel free to shoot us an email:

[email protected]

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