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
💙 40 Years of Service. 40 Years of Volunteers.
For 40 years, volunteers have been an important part of St. John Center’s story.
They’ve shown up with their time, talents, compassion, and willingness to serve. From helping with daily needs and special projects to supporting events and simply spending time with our guests, volunteers have helped make our work possible year after year.
As we celebrate 40 years of St. John Center, we’re also celebrating the countless volunteers who have walked alongside us throughout the decades. Our services may have grown and changed, but one thing has remained constant: our community shows up.
To every person who has volunteered with St. John Center—whether it was 40 years ago, last week, or anywhere in between—thank you. You are part of our history, our community, and the work that continues today.
Here’s to 40 years of showing up for one another. 💙
#SJC40 #40YearsOfService #StJohnCenter #VolunteerAppreciation #Louisville #Community
You all are amazing!!!!
Please join us as we welcome Greg Oerther, Referral and Engagement Manager for Bridgehaven Mental Health Services.
Greg will share how Bridgehaven supports adults living with serious mental health challenges through Therapeutic Rehabilitation Services (TRS)—helping individuals build cognitive, social, independent living, and employment skills that support long-term recovery and stability.
Bridgehaven's work is an essential part of creating opportunities for adults with serious mental illness to thrive, and we're looking forward to learning more about the impact of their services.
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty
800 E. Liberty Street
(Please use the Shelby Street entrance.)
🍽️ Lunch is generously provided by The Dona O'Sullivan Fund.
There is no need to RSVP—just come! Bring a colleague, invite a friend, and join us for an informative afternoon of learning, networking, and community collaboration.
We hope to see you there!
We're Looking for Interns!
Want to make a difference while gaining valuable hands-on experience? St. John Center is seeking passionate interns to support our mission of helping individuals experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you!
Contact: amurray@stjohncenter.org
www.stjohncenter.org
#internship #louisvilleky #nonprofit #socialwork #humanservices #careerdevelopment #StJohnCenter
We are grateful to Governor Andy Beshear for his leadership in protecting Medicaid and restoring provider reimbursement.
We also want to thank the providers, advocates, and Kentuckians who spoke up on behalf of the people who rely on these essential services every day. Your voices mattered, and they were heard.
Together, we can continue building a healthier Kentucky where people have access to the care and support they need.
Learn more about our vision for the future: www.stjohncenter.org/strategic-plan/
#StJohnCenter #Medicaid #behavioralhealth #Kentucky #HopeLivesHere
