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
📈 Make a Lasting Impact with a Year-End Stock Gift 📈
As the year comes to a close, a gift of appreciated stock is a powerful way to support St. John Center while maximizing your impact. Stock gifts help advance our mission of housing, healing, and hope for individuals experiencing homelessness—while also offering potential tax benefits to you.
Your generosity ensures that more people are met with dignity, care, and real pathways to home in the year ahead. Thank you for considering a gift that changes lives. 🏠💙
📩 To learn more about making a stock gift, please contact us directly.
#YearEndGiving #stockgifts #GiveWithPurpose #housingfirst #StJohnCenter
💙 Community partners like Smyrna Inn make our work possible. 💙
We are incredibly grateful to Smyrna Inn for their continued support of St. John Center year after year. Their generosity and commitment to our mission help ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are met with dignity, care, and real opportunities for housing and stability.
Thank you, Smyrna Inn, for showing up for our community and for standing with us—always. Your partnership truly makes a difference. 🏠✨
🧡 Shelter Supply Drive 🧡
Our shelter is in need of essential supplies to help us continue supporting our neighbors with comfort, dignity, and care. Every donation — big or small — makes a real difference in someone’s life.
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If you’re able, please consider contributing to help keep our shelves stocked and our hearts full. Together, we can make sure everyone has what they need to feel at home.
Thank you for being part of our caring community. 💛
#CommunityCare #SupportLocal #ShelterNeeds #GiveHope
🕎 Happy Hanukkah 🕎
As we celebrate Hanukkah, we reflect on the light that endures—even in times of uncertainty. This season reminds us of the power of hope, resilience, and community.
At St. John Center, we are grateful for the light our supporters, partners, and staff bring to this work each day, helping ensure that everyone has the opportunity for safety, dignity, and a place to call home. May this season be filled with peace and warmth. ✨
#Hanukkah #festivaloflights #HopeAndHome #housingfirst #StJohnCenter
