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.
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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 Work Anniversary, Devan! 🎉
Today we're celebrating a valued member of the St. John Center team!
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Your work makes a difference every day, and we're grateful to have you as part of our mission.
Congratulations on your work anniversary, and thank you for all you do! 💙 #WorkAnniversary #TeamSJC #HopeLivesHere
Devan is literally the best! Happy SJC anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Devan 🎉
Happy Anniversary to a Fav of mines
Happy Anniversary!!!
🎉 Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the St. John Center Board of Directors!
We are honored to welcome Shermiah Holland, Carlo Kellem, Marc Abrams, Russell Vandenbroucke, Kevin Rueff, Andrea Russell, and DeOndrea Bowdre-Robinson to our Board of Directors.
Together, they bring expertise spanning technology, finance, healthcare, social services, higher education, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community partnerships. Their diverse perspectives and commitment to serving others will help strengthen St. John Center's mission as we continue helping individuals move from homelessness to stability.
Please join us in giving Shermiah, Carlo, Marc, Russell, Kevin, Andrea, and DeOndrea a warm St. John Center welcome! We are excited for the future and grateful for your willingness to serve. 💙
#StJohnCenter #BoardLeadership #CommunityLeadership #louisville #endhomelessness #StrongerTogether
Jeff Brown, a senior attorney at Legal Aid Society, helps Louisville's homeless community navigate the lengthy path to disability benefits. See link below ⬇️
📸 Matt Stone/The Courier Journal
🎉 Wishing the happiest of birthdays to someone who makes work so much better! Hope your day is as bright, fun, and full of good things as you bring to our team every single day. Celebrate big — you deserve it! 🎂✨
