Welcome

St. John Center is an emergency day shelter and social services center located in Louisville, KY. Its mission is to create an atmosphere that encourages homeless men to envision a life of hope, take shelter, and find rest by treating each person with dignity and respect, and supporting them in addressing the problems that lead them to homelessness.   This mission is accomplished by implementing three complementary programs: the day shelter and social services center, a residential recovery program for those with drug and alcohol addictions, and a permanent supportive housing program for the chronically homeless.    St. John Center is where homeless men seek help, find hope, and move forward.   

 

Raising the Rent Party

St. John Center will be Raisin' the Rent March 6. Raisin’ the Rent is the largest annual fundraiser for St. John Center for Homeless Men.  It will be held Saturday, March 6th from 8 p.m. until midnight amid the luxury and elegance of The Gillespie, 421 W Market Street. Tickets are $25.  The guests will get an opportunity to enjoy gaming tables, mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, live music, and a cash bar. Valet parking will be available.   For ticket information or to become a sponsor of this event, please call Keith Steer or Ron Sweat at (502) 568-6758.  For additional information please check the news and events section of the website.      

                                                  

A group of partygoers try their luck at Blackjack    Live music brings out this couple's dancing skills        

 

 

Move in Day! 

                                    

 

"I feel like I stepped onto a different planet," said Donnie Harmon who moved into his own apartment after being homeless for six years. Donnie joined five other men who jingled their keys with pride.  St. John Center Case Manager Vickie Burks said, "It makes me feel good inside that these men are off the streets.  What a great way for everyone to come together."  The new residents received some "comforts of home" such as food, kitchen towels and blankets from volunteers. 

 

Thomas Harper hasn't had a place of his own in three years.  "It's so nice, I can't wait to kick back and enjoy," said Harper.  He, like so many of the men served by the St John Center, spent countless nights on the streets or standing in line at area shelters hoping to get a warm bed for the night.   All that is in the past.  The men have a new way of looking at life.  Safety, security, peace and quiet, pride and independence are words that have returned to describe their current life.  In fact, Donnie said that his new place is FIT FOR A KING!