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
🌟 Partner Spotlight: Lexington Fair Housing Council
When we fear a landlord may be discriminating against one of our clients, we call on the Lexington Fair Housing Council to protect their rights. Their advocacy ensures that everyone has equal access to safe, fair housing—a vital step toward ending homelessness and strengthening our community.
We’re grateful for their partnership and unwavering commitment to housing justice. 💛
#CommunityPartners #FairHousing #HousingJustice #StJohnCenter #ThankYou
🎉 Thank You, Meat Raffle Donors! 🥩💚
A huge thank you to everyone who donated meat, vegan options, prizes, and support for our 2025 Meat Raffle at Noble Funk! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise funds that help St. John Center connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, hope, and healing. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙏
#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #MeatRaffle #StJohnCenter #HousingIsARight
When hunger grows, hope shrinks: Cuts to SNAP and TANF will make it harder for our unhoused neighbors to meet their most basic needs — and harder for agencies like St. John Center to focus on housing and long-term stability.
We know that if a person is hungry, little else matters. Hunger must never be a barrier to housing.
Read our full statement ➡️ www.stjohncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Statement-from-St.pdf
Check out the SJC band!
brings a tear to my eye🥹
The word is out! Our first rehearsal. We’re building a full band/orchestra! So much more to come. So proud of these men.
Love this!! 💜💜💜
I LOVEthis. Everyone sounds great.
This is beautiful!