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Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Andrew Khouri, Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times - California · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Over three years, the homeless housing nonprofit A Step to Freedom paid more than $1.7 million to two companies owned by its chief executive, according to a Times review of public and internal records.

Why this matters in The Los Angeles

The revelation that A Step to Freedom paid over $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive raises questions about the organization's financial management and potential conflicts of interest. This situation may have implications for the broader nonprofit sector in Los Angeles, where organizations rely on public trust and funding to provide essential services to vulnerable populations, including the homeless. The city's efforts to address homelessness, a longstanding and complex issue, depend on the integrity and accountability of organizations like A Step to Freedom. As the city continues to allocate resources to combat homelessness, it will be crucial to monitor how nonprofits manage their finances and ensure that funds are being used effectively to support those in need. The Los Angeles community will likely be watching closely to see how A Step to Freedom responds to these findings and whether the organization takes steps to increase transparency and accountability.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive

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