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
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating you and wishing you a year filled with happiness, good health, and all the things that bring you joy.
Thank you for being part of our community—we’re grateful for you and all that you do.
Cheers to another great year ahead! 💙
More than a shirt—it’s a story.
Our store honors the legacy of Sister Kathleen Sheehan, whose commitment to safe, stable housing continues to guide our work today.
When you wear St. John Center gear, you carry that legacy forward.
Shop the collection: www.stjohncenter.org/store/
#Legacy #HousingJustice #StJohnCenter #Louisville
🤝 Partner Spotlight: Metro Louisville Office of Resilience and Community Services
Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. We are grateful for the support of the Metro Louisville Office of Resilience and Community Services, a key funding partner helping St. John Center provide critical services to individuals transitioning out of homelessness and into stable housing.
Their investment helps ensure that people have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to build a foundation for long-term stability and success.
Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our community and support our neighbors on their journey home. 💙
#StJohnCenter #PartnerSpotlight #louisvilleky #communitypartnerships #HousingStability #EndingHomelessness #StrongerTogether
🪥 Help Keep Our Shelter Supply Closet Stocked! 🧴
Every day, St. John Center provides essential items that help our guests maintain their health, dignity, and confidence. Right now, we're especially in need of:
✅ Toothbrushes
✅ Mouthwash
✅ Aftershave & Cologne
✅ Petroleum Jelly
✅ Bleach
✅ New Men's Underwear
These simple items make a big difference for individuals experiencing homelessness as they work toward stability and permanent housing.
Want to help from home? Shop our Amazon Wishlist and have supplies shipped directly to St. John Center: a.co/dJQb2rP
Donations can also be dropped off at St. John Center, 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Thank you for helping our neighbors find housing, hope, and opportunity. 💙
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