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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.
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: FY 2020 Outcomes
2,101 different people visited the shelter 60,153 times, an average of 164 per day
179 guests moved off the streets and into permanent housing
86% of shelter guests engaged with social work services in addition to accessing basic shelter, shower, phone and mail
586 people met with Housing Counselors, who coordinated 2,180 services this fiscal year
1,167 people living on the streets found support from the Street Outreach Team, which provided 4,604 services
People receiving services from the Street Outreach team reported living most recently in 37 different Louisville zip codes
103 men were in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program
96% of Permanent Supportive Housing participants retained their housing for 12 months or longer
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Follow our 35th Anniversary Blog! This week St. John Center's longest-serving volunteer reflects on volunteering in those first months in 1986. #sjc35years #sjcfamily
www.stjohncenter.org/2021/04/21/early-days-at-the-st-john-center-for-the-homeless/
Our volunteers are the heart of the Day Shelter, and as we welcome them back to St. John Center, we reflect on how important they are to our mission. #SJCFamily
As Phil returns, he says, "I feel like you all do more for me than I do for you! I'm so grateful to be here."
We cherish our volunteers and the important work they do here, and we couldn't be happier about their return! #SJCFamily
Upon returning, Jeannie says, "I'm 19 months out from being widowed, and this gives me a sense of purpose... I feel very safe health-wise!" Thank you for what you do, Jeannie!
