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John Maceri, chief executive of The People Concern, an L.A.-based nonprofit social service agency focused on ending homelessness, said unhoused people may initially decline resources but that “relentless outreach” is necessary.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 15, 2025

He was speaking on behalf of the Sant'Egidio community, a movement of both lay people and clergy, committed to social service - and the priest was encouraging the students to embrace a pastoral mission.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2025

Although CPS is a social service agency, it has a lot of overlap with the criminal justice system.

From Salon Apr. 7, 2025

The library’s social service team is still working, and patrons can still check out physical copies of books or other media as long as they bring in their library card or number.

From Seattle Times Jun. 3, 2024

And some evenings I'd catch her and Ty'ree whispering about different doctors, their fees, and social service benefits.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson



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