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 2025 Outcomes
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
253
people who worked with the Day Shelter or Outreach moved home.
3,163
people visited the Day Shelter 52,776 times
7,839
services provided to 837 people by Street Outreach
98%
of people in Permanent Supportive Housing maintained their housing for 12+ months
1,934
Day Shelter services provided to assist with state IDs and birth certificates
48%
of people in Permanent Supportive Housing gained or maintained income
🧦 40 Years of Impact. 40 Pairs of Care. 💙
In honor of St. John Center’s 40th anniversary, we’re inviting you to help us meet a basic but critical need.
Provide 40 pairs of new socks or underwear and be part of bringing comfort, dignity, and care to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. a.co/dJQb2rP
For 40 years, this community has shown up in powerful ways—and it’s often the simplest items that make the biggest difference.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by giving back in a meaningful, tangible way.
#SJC40 #40YearsOfImpact #SupportWithDignity #StJohnCenter #LouisvilleKY
✨ 40 Years. 40 Words. One Mission. ✨
As part of St. John Center’s 40th Anniversary celebration, we’re inviting staff from every program and department to participate in our “40-Word Mission Reflections” campaign.
Here’s the challenge:
➡️ In exactly 40 words, share what St. John Center’s mission means to you — personally or professionally.
What inspires you? What keeps you grounded? How do you see our mission come to life every day?
Check out this reflection from one of our incredible staff members, Jim and see how our mission comes to life through the people who make this work possible every day. 💙
Think you know it all? 🤔 Prove it at Trivia & Toiletries on June 10th! 🎉 www.stjohncenter.org/trivia-toiletries/
Join us for an evening filled with laughs, friendly competition, and community support. While teams battle it out for trivia bragging rights, we’ll also be collecting toiletry donations to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
🧼 Most needed items include:
• Toothpaste & toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Soap
• Razors
Every donation makes a difference. Bring your friends, bring your knowledge, and bring some toiletries to support St. John Center’s mission of ending homelessness through housing, support, and hope. 💙
Louisville Free Public Library is more than a place for books—it’s a place of opportunity and belonging. 📚
From computer and internet access to essential resources, the library helps our clients apply for jobs, housing, and benefits—opening doors to new possibilities.
Like our Day Shelter, libraries across the city serve as safe havens for those seeking a place to go. We’re especially grateful for their partnership as they begin setting up a table in our Day Shelter to meet clients where they are.
Access, dignity, and connection—all in one place.
