In the last 12 months, 1,170 men visited the shelter 68,732 times to find help, hope, and refuge.
Genio had been homeless for 20 years before moving into housing in April 2014. “I can already tell my confidence is coming back. When you’re homeless, personal pride and the ability to accomplish something slips away. You lose that when you’re on the street. I can feel mine coming back now. Having a place helps me do better.”
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After losing his mother, spending time in foster care, and battling drugs, Sherman found his way to St. John Center, like many before him. For years he lived on the streets, but on March 12 he moved into stable housing, giving him a home base from which he can continue his recovery and work toward his goals. “At St. John Center they don’t treat people like they are homeless. They help you keep your head up. The staff does everything they can to help people.They never treat you like you are beneath them,” said Sherman.
Count these men among the St. John Center guests that are now enjoying life in their own apartments. SJC now has helped 219 men this year find housing.
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Walter worked as a dish washer to stay current with his child support payments, and spent his nights on the streets. He came to St. John Center each morning to shower and work on his housing applications. When he visited his daughter, she’d ask, “When do I get to stay with you, Daddy?” “Soon, sweetie.” Walter moved into housing this year, representing one of the 219 SJC clients who also received housing. We want to help even more men into housing, but we have no more room. To address this issue, the board voted to renovate the building to expand square footage in order to increase services. The renovation project will cost an estimated $775,000, and will begin next summer.

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Our Mission is to help homeless men address barriers to self-sufficiency and housing so that they may leave homelessness for good. By providing shelter, social services, supportive housing, and serving as a hub with partner agencies, St. John Center is where homeless men “seek help, find hope, and move forward.”

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