“A home for students, by students”
Bruin Shelter is a UCLA undergraduate volunteer organization that operates a shelter for students experiencing houselessness in the greater Los Angeles area. We believe deeply in the power of a diploma, re-examining assumptions about what houselessness means, and making a tangible difference in the community around us. Ultimately, Bruin Shelter is more than just a shelter - it is about providing a safe space for these individuals - a home and a family.
Education can have a profound impact on an individual’s goals and opportunities. In this video, our student leaders share the meaning they draw from running a place to call home for their peers experiencing food and housing insecurity, and what their education means to them.
