Head of LA homeless nonprofit charged with diverting millions

Federal prosecutors filed a complaint accusing the head of an LA homeless nonprofit of diverting public housing funds and spending at least $10 million on personal items and a property.

Federal authorities have accused Alexander Soofer, manager of Los Angeles-based housing organization Abundant Blessing, of using public funds meant for homeless housing for personal expenses. A federal complaint filed Friday says Soofer obtained public funding and diverted tens of millions of dollars while his housing sites paid low wages and provided basic meals. Investigators report some of the diverted money was spent on luxury purchases and a property linked to a payment in Greece. The case has drawn attention amid broader concerns about California’s homelessness spending and program oversight. Allegations and findings: - A federal complaint alleges Soofer fraudulently obtained about $23 million in public funding and diverted at least $10 million for personal use. - Prosecutors say funds were routed through bank accounts tied to his and his wife's businesses and used for luxury purchases and a property in Greece connected to a $475,000 check. - Officials reported Abundant Blessing received more than $5 million directly from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and over $17 million through other nonprofits between 2018 and 2025. - A complaint was filed Friday; the U.S. attorney’s office referred to a press release and Soofer’s attorney and the governor’s office did not immediately comment. Summary: The allegations center on federal claims that public homeless housing funds were diverted for personal spending, an issue that adds to scrutiny of how homelessness programs are funded and tracked in California. Undetermined at this time.