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Raisin' the Rent 2023 Raffle chances and event tickets on sale beginning January 15! Join us!

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Read St. John Center's Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report to learn more about program outcomes, those who helped us meet our mission, and more.

Read St. John Center's Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report to learn more about program outcomes, those who helped us meet our mission, and more.

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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 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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"Validation. Community. I didn't feel like I was alone with this."

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mission Success: Fiscal Year 2022 Outcomes

(July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)

281

people who worked with any St. John Center program
moved home.

2,446

people visited the Day Shelter and Social Services Center 45,046 times

211

Day Shelter guests moved off the streets and into permanent housing

87%

of guests used social services in addition to accessing basic shelter, shower, phone, and mail services

118

Day Shelter guests increased their income

2,295

housing-related services provided for 556 guests

11%

of Day Shelter guests are veterans

886

people received 3,857 services from the Street Outreach Team

52

of those served by Street Outreach entered permanent housing

24

out of 26 total Metro Council Districts served by Street Outreach in response to 3-1-1 calls

93

people in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program

56%

of those in Permanent Supportive Housing gained or maintained income

98%

of those in Permanent Supportive Housing retained housing for 12 or more months

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15 hours ago

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Take a chance (or many) on 5 great Raisin' the Rent Raffle prizes! Here's another great getaway!

American Queen Voyages welcomes you and a guest to enjoy a 9-day U.S. river cruise aboard the most authentic and elegant riverboat in the world with three trip options to choose from:

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The live drawing will take place at Mellwood Art Center at 8:30 pm on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Need not be present to win.

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St. John Center currently needs handwarmers and winter gloves. You can help by visiting our Wish List at a.co/dJQb2rP or bringing these items to the Day Shelter between 10am - 3pm during the week and weekends (10am - 2pm Wednesdays). Contact Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

St. John Center currently needs handwarmers and winter gloves. You can help by visiting our Wish List at https://a.co/dJQb2rP or bringing these items to the Day Shelter between 10am - 3pm during the week and weekends (10am - 2pm Wednesdays).  Contact Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org. Thank you!
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Check out this and other wonderful Raisin' the Rent Raffle prizes! Chances and event tickets are on sale now.

Don’t feel like cooking tonight? We’ve got you covered. This package includes twelve $100 gift cards to a variety of locally-owned restaurants which include: Mesh, Le Moo, Repeal, Grassa Gramma, Volare, Village Anchor and more. What a great way to support St. John Center and local restaurants at the same time.

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You can help keep our shelter supplies available for those we serve by visiting our Wish List at a.co/dJQb2rP or contacting Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org or (502) 398-3505. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

You can help keep our shelter supplies available for those we serve by visiting our Wish List at https://a.co/dJQb2rP or contacting Jim Fulkerson at jfulkerson@stjohncenter.org or (502) 398-3505. Thank you!
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St. John Center, Inc is a 501(c)(3) Organization.

700 East Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502.568.6758
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