"My hope and prayers are you will be able to help all these men that need help in so many ways. I hope they will all be healthy and safe and the same for all the people who care for the needy."
- Rita
"I miss everyone at St. John Center: the guys, the volunteers, the staff and i think about you all every day... Now that we have good information about ways to minimize risk I am looking forward to spending my Sunday mornings again in the beautiful sanctuary that is St. John Center."
- Heather
"I will lift up a prayer today, the feast of the Ascension, now and as I virtually attend Mass later today. I will pray that St John customers, supporters, and staff will be kept well and safe... We are all in this together. Love to all."
- Barbara
"Not being able to volunteer at St. John’s has made it clear how much the staff and guests are part of who I am. There is definitely a void for me right now. At the same time, I am filled with gratitude for both staff and guests for the grace and honesty you bring to the world."
- Vicki
"Keep hope in your heart.....may this moment be filled with peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
- Jan
"Thank you for your service and compassion for the homeless. Shalom! Happy Pentecost."
- Mary
"We will get through these hard times together and hopefully come out on the other side with more love for one another."
- Anonymous
"The times challenge us in so many ways. Yet, in spite of it all, our understanding of how we’re all in this together brings new levels of compassion and activism. I’ve seen and so appreciate the power of St. John’s work and the lives it transforms. And I know that today’s needs compel us to know more, be more, and do more – ultimately, to embrace the notion that we are called to be each other’s shelter in the storm. We can do no less."
- Libby
"The times challenge us in so many ways. Yet, in spite of it all, our understanding of how we’re all in this together brings new levels of compassion and activism. I’ve seen and so appreciate the power of St. John’s work and the lives it transforms. And I know that today’s needs compel us to know more, be more, and do more – ultimately, to embrace the notion that we are called to be each other’s shelter in the storm. We can do no less."
- Libby
"My hope and prayers are you will be able to help all these men that need help in so many ways. I hope they will all be healthy and safe and the same for all the people who care for the needy."
- Rita
Please know how much I admire the courage and perseverance of those who offer so much to those in need during this difficult time. Your modeling of compassion is a lesson to us all! As the Trappist monk Thomas Merton once said, 'In the end, it is the reality of personal relationships that saves us all.' So true. You make that visible in our community!
- Aggie
"Everyone who comes in to St. John’s from staff, volunteers and guests benefits from the time they spend there.Be open to the possibilities even on your darkest day."
- Jan
"We at Louisville City Football Club support the mission of St. John Center. We encourage everyone facing difficult times to do that which is hard. To focus on goals, to lift one another up, and to treat others as we would hope to be treated. We know that times can be rough and that this moment in time is rougher than most... but we believe in the strength of our humanity"
- Evan
"You count! You, who are Love in our midst, who model resilience, you matter. We hold you in our gaze, you who shine with Light. We hold you in our hearts as we pray for your peace and for your health. You matter!"
- Sheila
"You all are doing such great work. Thank you for sacrificing to care for our community. Thank you for remembering the people who are often forgotten."
- Anonymous
"I was homeless and in a very bad place for many years. God wants to and will bring you out on the other side because He just loves you that much!!!! No sense in feeling alone in this fight when God will help you and guide you every step of the way. I'm praying for y'all and love you very much!!!!"
- Rebecca
"You are lifeguards, rescuers, crisis managers and protectors all rolled into one, all the while focused on bringing hope and comfort to those most often lost during times like these. Many thanks for the good work - under incredibly trying circumstances - that you do each day!”
- Ed
"I know this is a particularly difficult for the clients of the St. John Center... I am grateful that the dedicated staff of the St. John Center is available to help. Many folks care so much about the important work being done there. All at the Center - clients and staff - are in the thoughts of many people in Louisville.”
- Ken
"It’s times in our life we’re we feel we’re all alone... But if we look back and see how faith brought use Thru so many trials.. it gives use hope that dreams can come true if we continue to help others. What u plant u will sow. God bless u all."
- Darrin
"We hold each one of you close to heart. This stuff is so hard, and you all are so brave."
- Grace
"Blessings to all who care so much and to all recipients of that care who need so much. The Spirit of Love is at work."
- Kathy
"This is such a tough time. I want you to know that you are not forgotten. You are our brothers, and we want all good things for you. We are so glad to have opportunities like this to join with you in supporting one another. God bless you and all at at St. John’s."
- Mary
"You haven't been forgotten during this difficult time, and you are cared about and loved so very much. I can't wait to return to see all of you. Until then, keep the faith, and take care of yourselves and each other."
- Kristi
"To see your staff engaging with everyone equally and providing much needed services is truly a community service. St John Center provides a way out of homelessness, not just help dealing with it. Truly a blessing for our community."
- Michele
"To see your staff engaging with everyone equally and providing much needed services is truly a community service. St John Center provides a way out of homelessness, not just help dealing with it. Truly a blessing for our community."
- Michele
"St. John is community and we all need community. So please keep working for your life, offer a little prayer of thanksgiving every day for your life and your community, and hope will live in your heart. It's a tough world but you're tougher!"
- Sandi
"I would like to share something that my Dad used to say to me when I would call him... 'Dianna, honey the 1st 100 years are the hardest!!!' He knew it would make me laugh & lighten up. He was a huge supporter of St. John's Center & passionate about the homeless!!!"
- Dianna
"Thinking of and missing all the guests and staff at St. John Center. See you soon!"
-Tom
"I'm using my 'once in awhile lunch with friends' money to help those on the front line of humanity."
- Donna
"God's Girls feel so helpless right now, our age keeps us from helping, but all of our homeless friends are in our thoughts and prayers as well as all who work at St. John."
- God's Girls, Inc.
"I miss seeing all of you and the guests as well. I look forward to returning to serve there."
- Grace
"Thank you for serving the many men who are so near and dear to our hearts."
- Doug, Patty and Natalie
"Best of luck to all staff and folks helping keep the center operating."
- Garrett
"Be aware I am thinking and praying for you daily and looking forward to returning as a volunteer, and serving that wonderful coffee. Peace."
- John
"We want you all to know that we are with you 'in spirit' as we all are going through such difficult times... Let us pray for one another, remembering that, as we hear so often, 'we are all in this together.'"
- Mary
"Please be strong and be encouraged by all the people that want to help you... Bless you and keep you in God's care.'"
- Mary
"My hope is that this crisis further brings to light the desperate and essential need for housing for all. And in the midst of it all, I also hope that this time of slowing down, caring for each other, uniting as a community, and coping through trauma gives us a lasting sense of gentleness, patience, and the realization that we all can play a part in making our community healthier.'"
- Sarah
"'O Divine Master grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.' - St Francis of Assisi”
- Sam
"All of the menare in our daily thoughts and prayers. May we all continue to work together to end homelessness."
- Ann and Tom
"You are not forgotten! Hang in there. In Christ”
- Anonymous
"Continued community love and support.. Men who appreciate and 'come back' with love and help. Donations from all who appreciate what you all do and provide for those less fortunate. THANK YOU!!
- Mary
"When we took on the project years ago, without the dedication and strength of this then St. John's would not be there. That you are still working hard - my thanks. Keep going!
- Blanche
"I have treasured a favorite James Baldwin quote this week. 'We’ve got to be as clear-headed about human beings as possible, because we are still each other’s only hope.' I am filled with hope because of you.
- Maria Price
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