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
Check them out at Fleet Feet.12 Days of Giving - Holiday Campaign
This season, we’re rallying Louisville’s running community to go the extra mile for those who need it most. For 12 days, we’re turning generosity into momentum with a community-wide donation drive benefiting shelters and nonprofits across our city.
Just like training, every small effort adds up. We’re collecting gently used gear — shoes, tech tops, hats, coats — along with new essentials like undergarments and gloves. Your contribution can help someone stay warm, stay moving, and stay hopeful through the winter months.
And because every good effort deserves a boost:
Each item donated earns one raffle ticket (up to 12 items/day).
Want more chances to win?
Spend $150+ and double your tickets for the day.
Spend $250+ and triple your entries.
It’s a win-win—give back, gear up, and get rewarded.
To keep the spirit strong, we’ll also be giving away raffle prizes, including:
-Swag items/goodie bags
-Performance apparel
-Footwear/accessories
We’re proud to team up with powerhouse brands like On , New Balance, Brooks Running, ASICS, Superfeet Worldwide, HOKA, Nike, and Karhu to support this effort.
All donations will go directly to local organizations making a real impact in our community, including:
St. John Center, Churchills Light House, Home of the Innocents, and Coalition for the Homeless - Louisville
Let’s lace up, lean in, and lift up Louisville—one act of kindness at a time. Let’s show what a community of athletes can do when we run with purpose.
*items can be dropped off at the St. Matthews or Fern Creek location between 12/13 and 12/24.
💛 We Need Weekend Volunteers!
Looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours on the weekend? Join us at St. John Center and help create a welcoming space for people working to leave homelessness behind.
Weekend volunteers help with:
☕ Serving coffee and snacks
🤝 Offering hospitality and conversation
🧺 Supporting shower and mail services
🏠 Building community through care and connection
Your time makes a real difference — whether it’s one Saturday a month or every week.
✨ Bring your compassion. Share your kindness. Help make weekends at St. John Center feel like home.
👉 Sign up to volunteer today: www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
Thank you Rebecca for being an amazing asset to SJC for the last four years!
Happy Anniversary ♥️
Happy Anniversary 🎊
Happy Anniversary you are totally Awesome
She’s one of those people that doesn’t look at what she does as work, she truly cares about people. 👏👏👏💙
Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Rebecca!!!
Happy Anniversary!!! 🤩🥳
Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈Sure hope that you are there for MANY more!!
Happy anniversary, Rebecca
Happy Anniversary !!!
Happy birthday 🎂 🥳
Your year-end gift changes lives.
Whether you donate, give monthly, match through your employer, or share our mission with others—every action matters.
Close the year with purpose.
Open the new year with hope. 💛
www.stjohncenter.org/support-our-mission/
