SJC News
The latest news on SJC’s programs, advocacy, events, partnerships, and stories of transformation from the people we serve on the road home.
Support Our Mission
You are what makes the work of SJC possible. Contributions from our community are literally life-saving for the people who we serve.
Volunteer @ SJC
Volunteers are the heart of SJC’s Day Shelter, playing a central role in its operation and basic services. 2-hour blocks of your choosing make it flexible!
Employment @ SJC
SJC provides human-centered care that addresses the individual barriers to housing. We meet people where they are, accompanying them on the road home.
Mission Success: Fiscal Year 2024 Outcomes
291
people who worked with the Day Shelter or Outreach moved home.
3,070
people visited the Day Shelter 51,676 times
7,839
services provided to 837 people by Street Outreach
99%
of people in Permanent Supportive Housing maintained their housing for 12+ months
1,190
Day Shelter services provided to assist with state IDs and birth certificates
52%
of people in Permanent Supportive Housing gained or maintained income
We Need Your Help Restocking Shelter Essentials! Our day shelter serves dozens of guests daily, and right now, we’re running low on some of the basics that help us care for each person with dignity and comfort.
We are gratefully accepting donations of:
✔️ Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
✔️ New socks and underwear
✔️ Coffee, sugar, creamer, and disposable cups
✔️ Toilet paper and paper towels
✔️ General cleaning supplies
If you can pick up a few extra items on your next shopping trip, we’d love to accept them at St. John Center this week or on our Amazon Wishlist. a.co/dJQb2rP
#StJohnCenter #ShelterNeeds #SupportWithDignity #LouisvilleCares #MakeADifference
🧡 Happy Volunteer Week to our St. John Center Champions! 🧡 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who show up, step up, and pour love into our mission. From preparing mailings to sharing smiles in the day shelter, YOU make the difference. You’ve sorted socks, served meals, helped people get mail and IDs, and brought calm into moments of crisis. You’ve made it possible for our clients to be seen, heard, and valued.
Whether you're here weekly, monthly, or once in a while, we want you to know: we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this work without you.
💬 Drop a thank you below if you’ve been touched by one of our amazing volunteers!
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #StJohnCenter #VolunteersMakeItHappen
Celebrating Earth Day at St. John Center! Today, on Earth Day, we’re reminded of the deep connection between a healthy planet and healthy communities. At St. John Center, we strive to care for people and the Earth—by reducing waste, reusing gently used items, and advocating for housing that is safe, dignified, and sustainable.
This Earth Day, let’s commit to building a world where everyone has a safe place to live—and where our planet is protected for generations to come.
#EarthDay #StJohnCenter #PlanetAndPeople #Sustainability #HomeForAll
Our Executive Director, Rae will be apart of the panel tonight. #housingWhat factors affect homelessness and housing? Find out Monday at our Democracy in Action program on housing. Doors open at 5:30 Lang House 125 S. EWING AVE.
