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
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across our nation.
At St. John Center, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We are proud to serve our community by creating pathways to stable housing and supporting our neighbors from all backgrounds.
Join us this month as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino communities.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #StJohnCenter #louisville #community #EndingHomelessness
📣 September Outreach Academy: La Casita
Join us for this month’s Outreach Academy featuring La Casita, an incredible grassroots nonprofit dedicated to accompanying and empowering families in Louisville’s Latinx community while creating meaningful, long-term systemic change.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍 Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty
800 E. Liberty Street
Please enter on the Shelby Street side.
🍽️ Free lunch will be generously provided by the Dona O’Sullivan Fund.
Come learn more about La Casita’s work, gain valuable information, and connect with colleagues and community partners.
No RSVP required—just come! Please share with anyone who may be interested.
🎁 Help Us Stock the Holiday Shop! 🎄
This holiday season, residents at Sheehan Landing will have the opportunity to shop for gifts for family and friends—and we need your help filling the shelves!
We’re looking for new, gift-worthy items, including toys and books for children, cozy accessories, mugs, journals, personal care gift sets, small electronics, gift cards, and wrapping supplies.
Your donation gives residents the joy of choosing something special for someone they love. ❤️
Interested in donating or hosting a collection? Contact Ashley at amurray@stjohncenter.org.
#StJohnCenter #HolidayShop #GiveJoy #SheehanLanding
