Dischinger-Erler Virtual House Party
PUTTING HOUSING FIRST
Chris Dischinger and Don Erler support St. John Center because it is a Housing First organization. Their Permanent Supportive Housing arm understands that the immediate need of people experiencing homelessness is reconnection to permanent housing. They understand that with housing, the things that make our lives meaningful can come into place. Once a person is in housing, they have a space to welcome pets and friends, a place to rest and recover from illness, and a safe place to do the hard work of recovery or to start again with a job or relationship.
Please join with us to support the St. John Center Housing First initiative that espouses once in a safe home, their Permanent Supportive Housing programs provide support services including in-home health care, case management, support in daily tasks, access to treatment and recovery programs, and more to ensure that housing is maintained. In 2024, there were 135 people in the PSH program living at home with supportive services and 99% of people in the program maintained housing for 12+ months.
And an exciting announcement that on Tuesday, March 25 th from 10:00 to 11:30am, housewarming grand opening will be conducted for Sheehan Landing, a first of its kind in Louisville 80 apartment development for Permanent Supportive Housing just off Preston Highway being built in conjunction with LDG Development and directed toward the homeless in our community who need this extra care and security. This incredible facility will provide 24-hour staffing as well as on site case management, healthcare, and other social services.
Please join us on Saturday, March 15th , at the Mellwood Art Center, to Raise the Rent. for St. John Center. You can purchase tickets at www.raisintherent.com, and between now and then, contribute to our Virtual House Party to bring all the St. John Center homeless programs to our most vulnerable population. Chris and Don have donated $500 each to “get the party started” and we hope you will join us in this effort with your hearts and wallets. Please make your donation below.
Thanks, Chris & Don.