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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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!
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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
🎉 You don’t want to miss this! 🎉
Join us this Friday for the Meet the Need Meat Raffle at Noble Funk Brewing Company! 🥩🍗🌱
Your chance to win delicious meat (and vegan options!) while supporting St. John Center’s mission to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness find stability and home. 💛
www.stjohncenter.org/meat-the-need/
🎟️ Raffle tickets available at the door
📍 Noble Funk Brewing Company
🕕 Friday evening – come early, stay for the fun!
Every raffle ticket helps meet a need — and makes a difference. 🙌
#StJohnCenter #MeetTheNeed #MeatRaffle #LouisvilleEvents #SupportLocal #HousingIsARight
St. John Center executive director Ra’Shann Martin said shelters are experiencing a “supply and demand” issue.
“We see more and more people who are left to sleep on the street or to try to make accommodations for themselves as they try to get access to one of the existing shelter beds,” she said.
Louisville’s Main Library to close for a year, starting Dec. 1
A multi-million dollar renovation project will keep the Main Library closed for up to 12 months and move its services to other library branches.🌿 Reflecting on Our October Staff Retreat: A Day of Wellness 🌿
Our October Staff Retreat was a beautiful reminder that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. 💚
The day was filled with laughter, reflection, connection, and rejuvenation — a chance for our team to pause, breathe, and focus on wellness together. From guided mindfulness activities to group discussions about balance and self-care, every moment strengthened our sense of community and reminded us why this work matters so deeply.
At St. John Center, we believe that wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Investing in our staff’s wellbeing helps us bring our best selves to the people we serve every day.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the retreat such a success. Here’s to carrying that sense of wellness and renewal into the months ahead! 🌞✨
Today, we pause to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Your service and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day.
To all veterans in our community and beyond — thank you for your bravery and for the example you set through your strength and service. We are deeply grateful. 💙
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringService #Gratitude
