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!
St. John Center is looking for caring, committed people to join our team.
If you’re passionate about housing, dignity, and community impact—we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 Apply today: www.stjohncenter.org/employment-opportunities/
#NowHiring
🖤❤️💚 Kwanzaa 🖤❤️💚
As Kwanzaa is celebrated, we honor its principles—unity, purpose, collective work, and responsibility. These values reflect the heart of our work at St. John Center and remind us of the power of community coming together to care for one another.
May this season be a time of reflection, connection, and renewed commitment to building a more just and compassionate future where everyone has a place to call home.
#Kwanzaa #Umoja #CollectiveCare #housingfirst #StJohnCenter #community
🎄 Christmas Day 🎄
Today, we hold space for warmth, hope, and connection. Christmas reminds us that everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and cared for—especially those who may be navigating this season without stable housing.
At St. John Center, we remain committed to meeting people where they are and walking alongside them toward home, healing, and belonging. Thank you to our community for continuing to lead with compassion and grace. ❤️
#christmasday #SeasonOfHope #LeadWithGrace #housingfirst #StJohnCenter
Merry Christmas. Bless you for all that you do. 🙏♥️
📈 Make a Lasting Impact with a Year-End Stock Gift 📈
As the year comes to a close, a gift of appreciated stock is a powerful way to support St. John Center while maximizing your impact. Stock gifts help advance our mission of housing, healing, and hope for individuals experiencing homelessness—while also offering potential tax benefits to you.
Your generosity ensures that more people are met with dignity, care, and real pathways to home in the year ahead. Thank you for considering a gift that changes lives. 🏠💙
📩 To learn more about making a stock gift, please contact us directly.
#YearEndGiving #stockgifts #GiveWithPurpose #housingfirst #StJohnCenter
