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
KEY FRIDAY! 🔑
Every key represents more than a door opening—it represents hope, stability, and a fresh start.
At St. John Center, we believe housing is a right, not a privilege. Through our Housing First approach, we help individuals experiencing homelessness move from crisis to stability by connecting them to permanent housing and the support they need to thrive.
This year, as we celebrate 40 years of helping people move home, we're reminded that every set of keys tells a story of resilience, courage, and community.
Thank you to our staff, partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters who make these moments possible. Together, we're creating pathways out of homelessness and into homes.
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💙 Join the St. John Center Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness? St. John Center is hiring dedicated, compassionate professionals who believe in the power of hope, dignity, and opportunity.
When you join our team, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a mission-driven organization that works every day to help people move toward stability and a brighter future.
Ready to make an impact?
👉 View current openings and apply today: www.stjohncenter.org/careers
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🎉 What an incredible Trivia & Toiletries event! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, donated, and supported St. John Center. Because of your generosity and enthusiasm, this year's event was a tremendous success—and we're excited to share that we surpassed last year's total! A shout-out to board members Smith and Tom for their leadership with this event for the last three years.
Every dollar raised and every toiletry item donated helps us continue providing essential services and support to the men we serve each day. We are so grateful for our amazing community of volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and friends who make events like this possible.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference. We couldn't do it without you!
🎙️ We're excited to share that St. John Center was recently featured on The Lou Review Podcast!
Our conversation highlights the importance of community, housing stability, and the work being done to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Louisville.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/48VCUxwrD3D13Z0jHFS9YA
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/fbJ5Gwt34nI
Thank you to @RosaRaves and The Lou Review Podcast for the opportunity to share our mission and the impact of our work.
#StJohnCenter #louisvilleky #theloureviewpodcast #CommunityImpact #endinghomelessness
The $40 million allocated to tear up jefferson county forest would be better spent at st johns. The jefferson county forest masterplan is a waste. The scale and design of the plan is too much for the size and lay of the land - it would be better suited for a red river gorge project Just one set of bathrooms at the foot of an unnecessary destructive walkpath - $600-700,000