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.
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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
🎥 From Our Archives: What Does Success Look Like?
In this 2019 oral history, **Tristam “TJ” Martin—now St. John Center’s Director of Housing Services—**shares his perspective from his time as a lead housing case manager in our Permanent Supportive Housing Program.
TJ discusses what it takes to help someone move from homelessness into housing, the important role of case management, gaps in Louisville’s homeless services system, and what real success looks like for the people we serve.
Today, TJ continues this work by leading St. John Center’s housing services and helping our neighbors find and maintain stable housing.
As we celebrate 40 years of St. John Center, TJ’s journey is also part of our story—a reminder that our work has grown, our team has grown, and our commitment to walking alongside people experiencing homelessness remains strong.
🎧 Hear TJ’s story in the University of Louisville Oral History Center’s Home Is Not a House collection:
ohc.library.louisville.edu/collections/41
#StJohnCenter #40Years #FromTheArchives #SupportiveHousing
Indeed!!! Thank you for all you all do!!
💭 **Why do YOU give?**
Your answer could turn into an extra **$100 for St. John Center!**
Through the **#WhyIGive Donor Prize**, donors and community members can share why giving matters to them and select a participating organization for a chance to receive a $100 prize.
✨ **100 prizes of $100 will be awarded!**
Complete the prompt:
❤️ “I give because __________.”
Then choose **St. John Center** as your nonprofit!
⏰ Responses must be submitted by **September 9, 2026**.
Thank you to **Churchill Downs, Inc.** for sponsoring this opportunity.
🔗 Find St. John Center here:
www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/St-John-Center
#WhyIGive #GiveForGoodLou #StJohnCenter
Happy Birthday, September babies! Use your birthday as an occasion for friends to donate to SJC instead of birthday gifts! Start a birthday fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram today. Learn more here. buff.ly/49NG6Rt
The little things can make the biggest impact.
A fresh pair of socks. A toothbrush. A stick of deodorant. Clean clothes. These simple essentials can restore confidence, improve health, and remind someone that they matter.
As more people turn to St. John Center for support, our supply shelves need your help. Your donation of everyday essentials helps us welcome each person with compassion and provide the resources they need on their journey toward stability.
Visit www.stjohncenter.org to view our wish list or learn how you can donate today.
Together, we can make sure no one goes without the basics. 💙
#StJohnCenter #supportyourcommunity #endhomelessness #GiveHope #Louisville
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