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
🛒 Support St. John Center Every Time You Shop at Kroger 🧡
Did you know your grocery trips can help end homelessness in our community? By enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards, a portion of what you spend goes directly to support St. John Center — at no cost to you!
Here’s how to help:
1️⃣ Visit kroger.com/communityrewards
2️⃣ Sign in or create a digital Kroger account
3️⃣ Link your Shopper’s Card to St. John Center (Organization Number: SC521)
4️⃣ Shop as usual — and feel good about it! 🛍️
Every swipe makes a difference. Thank you for turning your everyday purchases into powerful change. 💙
🎁 Help Stock the Sheehan Landing Holiday Mart!
This holiday season, we’re giving Sheehan Landing residents the opportunity to shop for gifts for their family and friends—and we need your help filling the shelves!
We’re collecting NEW gifts for adults and children, including toys, games, books, cozy items, bath sets, household items, and more.
❤️ Donate an item or organize a collection with your workplace, church, or group!
To donate, contact Ashley Murray at amurray@stjohncenter.org.
#StJohnCenter #SheehanLanding #HolidayGiving
💙 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
As we celebrate St. John Center’s 40th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the investments that have strengthened our ability to help people move from homelessness toward housing.
Through a $117,000 Partnership Grant, St. John Center was able to support a Client Engagement Specialist at our Day Shelter—a role centered on helping guests overcome the practical barriers that can stand between homelessness and housing.
From helping guests obtain IDs and birth certificates to supporting housing readiness, strategic referrals, onsite partnerships, and resource navigation, this work helps people take important steps toward stability.
The resources and systems available to our guests have evolved over the years, but the heart of the work hasn’t changed. Forty years later, we’re still helping people navigate barriers, connect to resources, and move toward home.
#SJC40 #StJohnCenter #40Years #LouisvilleKY #HousingReadiness #CommunityPartnerships
