SOFESA is a secular nonprofit that has served homeless and low-income families in Southern California since 1999, offering an authentic response to homelessness.

ABOUT US

Our Core Beliefs

1

Humans
Are Sacred

Every person has inherent dignity and worth, from conception to natural death.

Human dignity does not depend on wealth, race, ability, or accomplishments.

A just and moral society begins with the recognition of life’s sacredness.

Jess’s Story

Founder/Executive Director

Jess Echeverry is a leading voice in the fight to heal homelessness. As a wife, mother, and Catholic social teaching advocate, she draws deeply from her own lived experience of homelessness to guide her life’s mission. For over 25 years, she has led SOFESA, a relationship-centered organization dedicated to serving homeless families with dignity, compassion, and love. Jess is an award-winning thought leader who speaks at national forums—both secular and religious—challenging misconceptions about homelessness and advancing the truth that every human life has dignity. Her work has been featured on ABC, EWTN, Relevant Radio, National Catholic Register, Catholic Answers, and more. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Charlie and their adult children.