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.
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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
Since 2017, attorney Jeff Brown has been helping unhoused men at the St. John Center shelter secure benefits. This is part of his work with our grantee Legal Aid Society, which provides free legal services to low-income Kentuckians.
"We get paid quite a bit less than a private attorney at a private practice, even an associate," Brown said, "But we make up for it, I think, by having a mission: serving the poor, making sure people have free access to the justice system. We always feel like we're on the right side of cases, for the most part."
Read more here👇️
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🎥 Home Is Not a House: A Story from St. John Center’s History
What makes a place truly feel like home?
Home Is Not a House, part of the University of Louisville’s Oral History Center collection, shares the story of Charlie Early and Anita Lott and their long journey through homelessness.
After living under bridges, in boxes, and moving from city to city in search of housing and healthcare, Charlie and Anita eventually made their way to Louisville. Here, they connected with St. John Center and community partners—and ultimately found stability through St. John Center’s supportive housing program.
In their own words, Charlie and Anita share what it meant to survive homelessness, navigate barriers to housing, and finally have a place to call home.
As St. John Center celebrates 40 years of service, stories like Charlie and Anita’s remind us that our history is made up of people, relationships, perseverance, and the belief that housing is only the beginning.
🎬 Watch Home Is Not a House and hear their story:
ohc.library.louisville.edu/collections/41
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The little things can make the biggest impact.
A fresh pair of socks. A toothbrush. A stick of deodorant. Clean clothes. These simple essentials can restore confidence, improve health, and remind someone that they matter.
As more people turn to St. John Center for support, our supply shelves need your help. Your donation of everyday essentials helps us welcome each person with compassion and provide the resources they need on their journey toward stability.
Visit www.stjohncenter.org to view our wish list or learn how you can donate today.
Together, we can make sure no one goes without the basics. 💙
#StJohnCenter #supportyourcommunity #endhomelessness #GiveHope #louisville
