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Former CEO Charged with Misusing $1.2M in Homeless Funds

2/24/2026

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Gwendolyn Westbrook, former CEO of the United Council of Human Services in San Francisco, faces nine felony charges for misusing over $1.2 million in public funds intended to help the homeless.
Prosecutors say she misappropriated funds through cash withdrawals and improper reimbursements.
The nonprofit received millions in government grants while Westbrook reportedly lived a lavish lifestyle.
A prior lawsuit indicated her lifestyle was inconsistent with a reported salary of $155,000.

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Gwendolyn Westbrook, former CEO of the United Council of Human Services in San Francisco, faces nine felony charges for misusing over $1.2 million in public funds intended to help the homeless.
Prosecutors say she misappropriated funds through cash withdrawals and improper reimbursements.
The nonprofit received millions in government grants while Westbrook reportedly lived a lavish lifestyle.
A prior lawsuit indicated her lifestyle was inconsistent with a reported salary of $155,000.