SF Homeless Charity CEO Charged With $1.2 Million Embezzlement
The former CEO of a San Francisco homeless services charity faces nine felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million in public funds. Prosecutors stated Gwendolyn Westbrook, who had near-exclusive financial control, engaged in unauthorized self-payments, cash withdrawals, and fraudulent reimbursements between 2019 and 2023. These alleged diversions of funds intended for homeless services were reportedly used for personal purchases, including luxury vehicles and high-end retail items. Westbrook, who led the organization for nearly two decades, is charged with misappropriation of public funds, grand theft, and filing false tax returns.
John Q. Hosedrinker