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
🧦 Underwear & Socks: Small Items, Big Impact 🩲
At St. John Center, these basics are some of our most requested items all year long. Clean socks and fresh underwear help our guests stay healthy, comfortable, and treated with dignity.
You can help meet this everyday need:
✔️ Donate new men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes)
✔️ Donate new socks
✔️ Host a mini collection drive at work, church, or with friends
✔️ Order directly from our Amazon wishlist a.co/dJQb2rP
These essentials may seem simple, but they make a world of difference. Thank you for caring for our community in such a meaningful way. 💛
Your Gift Could Be Worth 2X More!
A quick check with your HR department could double your generosity.
So many workplaces offer matching gift programs, turning a $50 donation into $100… or a $500 donation into $1,000.
Every dollar helps someone move from homelessness into housing—and company matching helps get us there faster.
Be a donor. Be a multiplier. Be part of the solution.
📢 Join St. John Center in Urging Congress to Protect Housing Support
Stable housing saves lives — and right now, more than 170,000 people who have experienced homelessness could lose the assistance that keeps them housed. As Congress finalizes the FY26 HUD budget, we must make sure they protect vital housing vouchers and homelessness programs.
🟡 Take Action Today:
✔ Email or call your Members of Congress: nlihc.org/take-action
✔ Use NLIHC’s toolkit to speak up for affordable housing: nlihc.org/resource/opposing-cuts-federal-investments-affordable-housing
✔ Learn more about protecting CoC funding: endhomelessness.org/resource/coc-program-funding-advocacy-guide/
✔ EHV Funding Cliff Toolkit: nlihc.org/ehv-funding-cliff
These programs directly support people we serve at St. John Center and thousands more across the country. Your voice matters.
👉 More advocacy resources: nlihc.org/advocacy
Let’s ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. 🏡💛
Thank you, St. John Center, for your steadfast advocacy...and for much, much more.
Each year, the week before Thanksgiving is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by those experiencing hunger and homelessness.
This week reminds us that behind every statistic is a person — someone’s neighbor, friend, or family member — striving for stability, dignity, and hope. Together, we can educate our communities, take action, and support the vital work of organizations addressing poverty every day.
Let’s come together to make a difference — because everyone deserves a safe place to call home and food on the table. 🏠💛
#NHHAW #EndHomelessness #EndHunger #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeCan
