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Homeless nonprofit boss who drove around with ‘trunk full of jewelry’ hit with felony fraud charges
By Annie Gaus
Published Feb. 23, 2026, 7:35 p.m. ET
The former head of a San Francisco homeless charity has been charged with stealing money intended to help struggling locals avoid homelessness — to fund a “lavish” lifestyle that included luxury cars and trunks full of jewelry.
Gwendolyn Westbrook, who was CEO of United Council of Human Services, allegedly grifted more than $1.2 million in public funds — after the organization received tens of millions in government grants over the past 20 years.
Prosecutors allege the 71-year-old nonprofit boss skimmed funds through cash withdrawals, payments to herself and improper reimbursements for her personal use.
She directly stole $91,000 from the organization and additional funds once held by the charity are “unaccounted for,” according to San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
https://nypost.com/2026/02/23/us-news/san-francisco-homeless-nonprofit-boss-charged-with-felonies/
