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
🎉 Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy, smiles, and celebration. We’re so glad to celebrate you today! 🎂
Happy birthday 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊
Happy birthday
Happy birthday and many more.
📣 Outreach Academy – February Speaker Announcement!
We’re excited to welcome Jeff Brown as this month’s Outreach Academy speaker! Jeff is an attorney with Legal Aid and will be sharing important information on disability rights and other valuable services available to our community.
🗓 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty
800 E. Liberty Street
➡️ Please use the Shelby Street entrance
🍽 Lunch provided thanks to the Dona O’Sullivan Fund — come for the free food, stay for the helpful info and networking!
✅ No RSVP needed — just show up.
📢 Help us spread the word and invite others to join us!
#OutreachAcademy #CommunityEducation #LegalAid #DisabilityRights #LouisvilleKY
🖤✨ Honoring Black History Month ✨🖤
This month, we recognize and celebrate the resilience, leadership, innovation, and impact of Black individuals throughout history — and right here in our Louisville community.
At St. John Center, we also acknowledge an important truth: systemic inequities have disproportionately impacted Black individuals and families, contributing to disparities in housing stability and access to opportunity.
Our commitment to Housing First is rooted in the belief that housing is a right, not a privilege — and that dignity, stability, and care should be accessible to everyone.
During Black History Month, we celebrate the strength and contributions of the Black leaders, staff, partners, and neighbors who shape our work every day. We remain committed to listening, learning, and building a more equitable community — together.
#BlackHistoryMonth #HousingIsARight #louisvilleky #StJohnCenter
Leave a Legacy of Compassion 🌟
The Sister Sheehan Legacy Society honors the vision of Sister Sheehan, whose unwavering belief that housing is a human right continues to guide our work today.
By including St. John Center in your estate plans, you ensure that her legacy — and yours — lives on. Your planned gift helps provide shelter, support, and hope for those working to leave homelessness behind.
💙 Let your legacy reflect dignity, compassion, and care for every person who walks through our doors.
✨ Learn more about how to give: www.stjohncenter.org/sister-kathleen-sheehan-legacy-society/
Sr. Mary Kathleen Sheehan.