Alex Trebek's $500K gift turned old rink into homeless shelter
The late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and his wife Jean contributed $500,000 to transform a former roller rink into a 107-bed homeless shelter in Los Angeles. The project, operated by the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, provides housing and mental health services to those in need.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of celebrity philanthropy on addressing urban homelessness and social welfare.
The legacy of late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek lives on through the Trebek Center, a 107-bed homeless shelter in Los Angeles that was developed with support from the television host and his wife, Jean. The facility, which was established at the site of the former Skateland roller rink, was created to provide people experiencing homelessness with accommodation and access to mental health services. Operated by Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, the shelter was made possible through contributions from the Trebek family, private donors and the city of Los Angeles.
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