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
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
🥃 Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a Purpose!
September is Bourbon Heritage Month, a time to celebrate one of Kentucky’s most iconic traditions—and this year, we’re raising a glass to new beginnings.
Join St. John Center on October 23 for Bourbon & Beginnings, an intimate evening bringing together Kentucky bourbon, great food, and an even greater purpose.
Because at St. John Center, a new beginning can mean a connection made on the street, a key to a new apartment, or the first step toward lasting stability.
🥃 Bourbon courtesy of Old Louisville
🍽️ Food by Ladyfingers
💙 Proceeds benefit St. John Center
Celebrate Kentucky’s bourbon heritage while helping create new beginnings for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Save the date: October 23!
#BourbonHeritageMonth #BourbonAndBeginnings #StJohnCenter
Thank You, Tom! 💙
This month, we say goodbye to a longtime member of the St. John Center family, Tom.
Over the years, Tom has given so much of his time, talent, and heart to St. John Center and, most importantly, to the people we serve. His dedication, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization, our team, and countless members of our community.
While it’s never easy to say goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of St. John Center, we are incredibly grateful for all the memories, hard work, laughter, and difference Tom has made along the way.
Tom, thank you for everything you have given to St. John Center. You will always be part of our family, and we wish you nothing but happiness and success in your next chapter.
Please join us in saying thank you and farewell to Tom! 💙
Thomas Irvin Parmenter is a great man one of the best people there.
Thank you for all you did. Many blessings on the next journey.
what a wonderful person 😊
Good luck and thank you for all of your hard work.