The impact of your support for St. John Center is profound. Learn about our programs and hear from those who have moved home.
The impact of your support for St. John Center is profound. Learn about our programs and hear from those who have moved home.
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Support Our Mission
More than 60% of St. John center’s annual budget is provided by the local community. You are what makes the work of St. John Center possible. Contributions from our community are literally life-saving at St. John Center.
Volunteer
Since the day we opened our doors, volunteers have extended hospitality to our homeless guests. Volunteers welcome our guests, serve coffee, and ensure the men have the supplies they need to shower, seven days a week.
Employment
Want to see current employment opportunities at St. John Center? Our mission is to help our homeless guests address the barriers to housing and self-sufficiency so that they can leave homelessness for good.
Mission Success: Calendar Year 2021 Outcomes
320
people who came to St. John Center
moved home.
2,069 individuals visited the Day Shelter and Social Services Center a total of 39,688 times
2,476 housing-related services provided for 528 guests
At least 79% of guests who visited the Day Shelter and Social Services Center also received at least 1 supportive service
11% of Day Shelter guests are veterans
1,183 adults served by the Street Outreach Team
10,170 services and referrals performed by the Street Outreach Team
61 of those served by Street Outreach entered permanent housing
31 At least 24 Metro Council Districts served by Street Outreach
118 people in Permanent Supportive Housing
55% of those in Permanent Supportive Housing gained or maintained income
99% of those in Permanent Supportive Housing retained their housing for 12 months or longer
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Our shelter guests arrive early and use shower service at the Day Shelter before they go to work or otherwise get the day started. St. John Center is in need of towels, and you can help keep these available for them to use by visiting our Amazon wish list at a.co/dJQb2rP or contacting Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org or (502) 398-3505.
For my Louisville friends
"I've handed out at least 30 pairs of socks since I arrived to volunteer today," says St. John Center volunteer, Pat. "They need clean, new socks."
As the spring showers and hot weather continue, you can help keep socks and other needed shelter supplies stocked in the Day Shelter by visiting our Amazon wish list at a.co/dJQb2rP or by. contacting Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org.
St. John Center Volunteer Dave Cooper was honored for his work at Clark Memorial Hospital this week. We know that Dave brings love, compassion, and dedication to everything he does - and are so lucky to have him in the #sjcfamily. Congratulations Dave!
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Cooper recognized with Clark Memorial's Mercy Award
JEFFERSONVILLE — Clark Memorial recently announced that Dave Cooper has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner.You can help us meet an immediate need of our guests! St. John Center is in need of men's crew socks and men's boxers or briefs. Visit our Amazon wish list at a.co/dJQb2rP or contact Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org or (502) 398-3505. Thank you!
