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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.
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 homeless men 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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“I’m not going to let these streets consume me.” Matty is a skilled tradesman, professional chef and formerly homeless.
Even though Matty works in the kitchens of some of the area’s most popular restaurants, he often sleeps behind empty businesses and in abandoned buildings. Matty continues to search for hope, for traction, and for a chance to create a stable life. Hear his story at knowhomelessness.com. #knowhomelessness #SJCMovingHome
Myth 2 - Many people believe that individuals experiencing homelessness are lazy. St. John Center provides a place to shower for people who work all night and still can’t afford a place to live. To know is to empathize. Learn how you can help bust the myths at knowhomelessness.com. #knowhomelessness #SJCMovingHome
People experiencing homelessness face damaging stigmas everyday. Help us bust the myths and change the conversation around homelessness in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Learn more at knowhomelessness.com. #knowhomelessness #SJCMovingHome
