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Seeking help. Finding hope. Moving home.

St. John Center is on a mission to help people experiencing homelessness address barriers to self-sufficiency and housing so that they may leave homelessness for good.

St. John Center is on a Housing-First mission to help people experiencing homelessness address barriers to self-sufficiency and housing so that they may leave homelessness for good.

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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

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of people in Permanent Supportive Housing maintained their housing for 12+ months

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Day Shelter services provided to assist with state IDs and birth certificates

48%

of people in Permanent Supportive Housing gained or maintained income

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St. John Center

2 days ago

St. John Center

🎡 We’re at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎡

If you’re heading to the fair, make sure to stop by the St. John Center booth and say hello! 👋

Come meet our team, learn more about the work we’re doing alongside people experiencing homelessness in Louisville, and find out how you can get involved and make an impact.

We’d love to see some familiar faces—and meet some new ones! 💙

📍 Kentucky State Fair
👋 Look for the St. John Center booth! South Wing B
Space #MS323

#StJohnCenter #KentuckyStateFair #Louisville #Community #GetInvolved
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🎡 We’re at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎡

If you’re heading to the fair, make sure to stop by the St. John Center booth and say hello! 👋

Come meet our team, learn more about the work we’re doing alongside people experiencing homelessness in Louisville, and find out how you can get involved and make an impact.

We’d love to see some familiar faces—and meet some new ones! 💙

📍 Kentucky State Fair
👋 Look for the St. John Center booth! South Wing B
Space #MS323

#StJohnCenter #KentuckyStateFair #Louisville #Community #GetInvolved
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U.S. Army Fort Campbell U.S. Army U.S. Army Fort Knox Seattle Police Department NASA History NASA's Johnson Space Center NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA's Kennedy Space Center NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center WLKY Augest 21 2026 Jason Rodgers bail bonds is a group that can access law enforcement computers I got bailed out of jail they said they couldn't do it then they showed up and it was one guy in a charcoal colored suburban. They said that when I went to court it would be paid back at that point I already had the same group of people harrassing Me and following Me around and realized it was them. It seems to be them following Me around and probbally others around and keeping Me from working also it seems like the motorcycle club is involved on the internet it was a bald Man with a redish colored beard. When I asked to pay them they asked" did you go to court?" Then said well your free." "Then obviously it's paid back" and hung up. I do relize what they are doing they have torchered My Family I do know I moved sevral vehicles for the people involved in Roger's bail bonds and have noticed the big bald Man with the redish beard and several people that look like him are involved with following Me around and trying to detain Me. It is usually illegal to com.onwealth Law in Tbe State Of Kentucky to bail people out as a bondsman and they are doing it now and have been for several years. The motorcycle club claimed they wanted to be on Presidential Administration for My Administration and that's no obligation of a Motorcycle club. Commentary from law enforcement and other Presidents said that is normal so that should be OK. The people involved in several of My Family Members deaths and others seem to be motorcycle people or from the bail bonds firm. Spencer and Shelby County Kentucky are places that alot of problems also occur for everyone that is taking part of Presidential Administration. The bail bondsman firm gets attacked and bails out immagrants and drug dealers also high level I'm sure they are also being torchered. With the club and access to places of Government here also Family history records of the clients they have I'm sure they are doing alot of it. The nursing staff that were there with My Grandmother when she died I know they are Rodgers bail bonds and also outlaw Family. I hadn't seen them in several years and realized who they were. They would have to remember who I am. Maybe they did not know Me commentary is saying to Me. I have been torchered so have emouers so it needs to be investagated and recognized That a State Of Emergencey should be placed on The Kentucky Government and they should be alerted on the problem. If Andy bresher actually exist as a Govornor he should know what's going on. My Dad for example has disappeared and someone that resembels his high school yearbook self lives in the Outer Loop home at 6813 Jefferson County Kentucky. It could be coursed for them to Move into homes by real estate associates based on who they look like it is very possible. It is also generally a law that a Commonwealth Government Official in Kentucky has to be A life long Kentucky resident from birth. The Motorcycle club and Rodgers know chemical warefare abd can talk to NASA somewhat they were and probbally have been around My Grandfathers homes along with the homes JFK had with My Grandfather. I believe they have stolen all My records from The Deeds office and stolen everything Inherited before My Grandmother died. Once again Maime Eisenhower was alive until around 2020 her location was being hidden because of the jfk assanation. It is a problem that needs to be looked into. The Motorcycle brigade for JFK is definitely a suspect and Some of them may still be here I get harrassed as My Grandfather Dewight Eisenhower explained he did and My Grandfather hated Motorcycle clubs for that reason. My Grandfather died in the early Ninties it is a huge demand that it is investagated and that My Family kept healthy at this point it is only a few of us remaining Ny Mother, Brother and Me are probbally the only ones alive besides Larry Marin The second. The Indiana Government that represents Jason Rodgers should also k ow the information and take thier residents back. The State of Kentucky is a protected place usually because Presidents and our Famlies live here it is also a place alot of famous people live here. I Appreciate The Support and The time you take to investagate the idenity theft and loss problem is definitely from the bail bondsman and once again The White House does and will do DNA genetic testing and I will pass it. They have it on file I have been tested once it is the truth. There is chemicals and cleaner being used in things here where I am to poision people I can see it so can others. It is important to Mail these Articles I write to Washington, Virgina and other Government and Armed Forces institutions along With United States Of America Embassies along with federal offices you feel are not motorcycle clubs. It is iegal to take rights away and assanate any Family of people especially A Presidential Family My Grandmothe Maime Eisenhower was Daughter to Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Of The United Stated Of America. I was robbed so was several other Family Members I was left every Abraham Lincoln Place and several Dewight Eisenhower artifacts and aces he owned it is a problem they will not let Me work or Own a Vehicle and I get torcherd unless I stand outside sometimes. I could show gratitude if someone could get help here and Make this a good place to live In Again this area I've in used to be great now it's not and the people here used to be alot better than they are now Trillions of dollars probbally have been stolen I know they took a few Million dollars from Me somehow now I have no income and am being held without United States Of American rights such as Employment and the right to work and drive a vehicle I am a Calcasion United States Of American born citizen they seem to hate Me since I went to Washington. The sighn I have says the truth. I have campaign funding and the enemy doesn't want Me to have an Automobile or have employment because I would have access to transportation they also limit how much money I make standing outside and which government offical knows Me it is a problem that needs to be addressed so please Mail these out and also email and investagate I write the truth as I know it and I'm usually not wrong I can hear the People like Thomas Jefferson wrote it is something Our Presidential Administration has been approved by Washington those young weird and the Motorcycle people in the Government are not Me doing it. I have been a working person most of My life I would know people of The Middle class area and people from Jefferson County Puic Schools of East Jefferson County Kentucky so that is what you would know of. I was Driving at cohursed by government political officials computer systems to meet who I met keep that in mind. My Family does not work at Martin's barbaque none of us and I belive that is the reason they are doing everything they are doing. The police here are involved and it is now illegal for them to be around My Family outside resources needed From actual Military installment. Sincerely Steven Thomas Martin 8 22 Grandson Of President and First Lady Eisenhower

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St. John Center

3 days ago

St. John Center

As we celebrate St. John Center’s 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the community partners and resources that have helped make our work possible.

For years, EAF – Housing and Rental Assistance for Shelter provided critical funding to St. John Center, including $44,000 to support housing and rental assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

Today, that work continues through Louisville Metro’s Office of Social Services.

The name may have changed, and our programs have grown, but the heart of the work remains the same: helping people move from homelessness toward housing and greater stability.

Forty years later, we’re still doing what we set out to do—meeting people where they are and helping them take the next step toward home.

We are grateful for the public and community partnerships that have sustained this work across the decades.

#SJC40 #StJohnCenter #40Years #LouisvilleKY #HousingStability #CommunityPartnerships
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As we celebrate St. John Center’s 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the community partners and resources that have helped make our work possible.

For years, EAF – Housing and Rental Assistance for Shelter provided critical funding to St. John Center, including $44,000 to support housing and rental assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

Today, that work continues through Louisville Metro’s Office of Social Services.

The name may have changed, and our programs have grown, but the heart of the work remains the same: helping people move from homelessness toward housing and greater stability.

Forty years later, we’re still doing what we set out to do—meeting people where they are and helping them take the next step toward home.

We are grateful for the public and community partnerships that have sustained this work across the decades.

#SJC40 #StJohnCenter #40Years #LouisvilleKY #HousingStability #CommunityPartnerships
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St. John Center

4 days ago

St. John Center

Please join us as we welcome Greg Oerther, Referral and Engagement Manager for Bridgehaven Mental Health Services.

Greg will share how Bridgehaven supports adults living with serious mental health challenges through Therapeutic Rehabilitation Services (TRS)—helping individuals build cognitive, social, independent living, and employment skills that support long-term recovery and stability.

Bridgehaven's work is an essential part of creating opportunities for adults with serious mental illness to thrive, and we're looking forward to learning more about the impact of their services.

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty
800 E. Liberty Street
(Please use the Shelby Street entrance.)

🍽️ Lunch is generously provided by The Dona O'Sullivan Fund.

There is no need to RSVP—just come! Bring a colleague, invite a friend, and join us for an informative afternoon of learning, networking, and community collaboration.

We hope to see you there!
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Please join us as we welcome Greg Oerther, Referral and Engagement Manager for Bridgehaven Mental Health Services.

Greg will share how Bridgehaven supports adults living with serious mental health challenges through Therapeutic Rehabilitation Services (TRS)—helping individuals build cognitive, social, independent living, and employment skills that support long-term recovery and stability.

Bridgehavens work is an essential part of creating opportunities for adults with serious mental illness to thrive, and were looking forward to learning more about the impact of their services.

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty
800 E. Liberty Street
(Please use the Shelby Street entrance.)

🍽️ Lunch is generously provided by The Dona OSullivan Fund.

There is no need to RSVP—just come! Bring a colleague, invite a friend, and join us for an informative afternoon of learning, networking, and community collaboration.

We hope to see you there!
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St. John Center

5 days ago

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Ready for the Kentucky State Fair? 🎡🎠

Make sure to stop by the St. John Center booth while you're enjoying all the fair fun!

We're hosting a Shelter Supply Drive, and you can help make a direct impact by bringing items that support individuals staying in our emergency shelter. Your donation helps ensure our guests have the everyday essentials they need while taking the next steps toward stability.

Most-needed items include:
💙 New socks
💙 New underwear
💙 Toiletries and hygiene items
💙 Laundry detergent
💙 Paper products
💙 Cleaning supplies
💙 Shelf-stable snacks

Every item donated helps create a welcoming, supportive environment for those we serve.

📍 Find us at the Kentucky State Fair and join us in making a difference—one donation at a time. We can't wait to meet you!

#kentuckystatefair #StJohnCenter #sheltersupplydrive #louisvilleky #communitysupport #GiveBack
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Ready for the Kentucky State Fair? 🎡🎠

Make sure to stop by the St. John Center booth while youre enjoying all the fair fun!

Were hosting a Shelter Supply Drive, and you can help make a direct impact by bringing items that support individuals staying in our emergency shelter. Your donation helps ensure our guests have the everyday essentials they need while taking the next steps toward stability.

Most-needed items include:
💙 New socks
💙 New underwear
💙 Toiletries and hygiene items
💙 Laundry detergent
💙 Paper products
💙 Cleaning supplies
💙 Shelf-stable snacks

Every item donated helps create a welcoming, supportive environment for those we serve.

📍 Find us at the Kentucky State Fair and join us in making a difference—one donation at a time. We cant wait to meet you!

#KentuckyStateFair #StJohnCenter #ShelterSupplyDrive #LouisvilleKY #CommunitySupport #GiveBack
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