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
We’re hiring at St. John Center! 💙
If you’re passionate about walking alongside individuals experiencing homelessness and helping people move toward stability and housing, we invite you to join our team.
We’re currently hiring for several roles supporting our Housing First, trauma-informed approach—including positions like:
✨ Housing Case Managers
✨ Peer Support Specialists
✨ Safety & Services roles at Sheehan Landing
At St. John Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team working every day to help individuals obtain and maintain permanent housing and build a stable future. ()
Ready to make an impact in Louisville?
👉 Apply today: www.stjohncenter.org/employment-opportunities/
🛒 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: [Insert Your Org Code])
4️⃣ Shop as usual — and feel good about it! 🛍️
Every swipe makes a difference. Thank you for turning your everyday purchases into powerful change. 💙
#KrogerCommunityRewards #StJohnCenter #EndHomelessness #ShopAndSupport
![🛒 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: [Insert Your Org Code])
4️⃣ Shop as usual — and feel good about it! 🛍️
Every swipe makes a difference. Thank you for turning your everyday purchases into powerful change. 💙
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🧡. From preparing mailings to sharing smiles in the day shelter, YOU make the difference. You’ve sorted socks, served meals, helped people get mail and IDs, and brought calm into moments of crisis. You’ve made it possible for our clients to be seen, heard, and valued.
Whether you're here weekly, monthly, or once in a while, we want you to know: we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this work without you.
💬 Drop a thank you below if you’ve been touched by one of our amazing volunteers!
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #StJohnCenter #VolunteersMakeItHappen
Help Support St. John Center Guests This Season!
Our shelter guests rely on essential supplies every day—things like socks, gloves, toiletries, and towels make a world of difference. 🧦🧼🧤
You can help by donating directly through our Amazon Wish List! Your gift ships straight to St. John Center and goes right into the hands of those who need it most.
🛒 Shop & Donate Here: www.stjohncenter.org/gifts-of-shelter-supplies/
Every item you send helps create comfort, dignity, and hope. Thank you for standing with our community! 💛
#StJohnCenter #Louisville #HomelessServices #CommunityCare #SupportLocal #GiveBack
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