6/26/2025
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we recently transitioned to a new volunteer sign-up system without prior notice. We recognize that this unexpected change may have caused confusion, inconvenience,(and happiness). We truly appreciate your flexibility and continued support throughout the process. Your dedication and willingness to adapt mean a great deal to us, and we’re grateful to have such a committed group of volunteers. Thank you for bearing with me as I continue to work and add volunteers to SignUp through the end of December 2025. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. -Keesha
SJC UPDATES:
- I will be unavailable on Friday, June 27th and Monday, June 30th; please reach out to Ashley Murray at Amurray@stjohncenter.org if you need assistance during my absence. Thank you.
- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, SJC will be closed for a staff retreat, allowing clients to check their mail from 8 to 10 a.m., while all other volunteer shifts are cancelled, with regular hours resuming on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- Get ready, everyone! Bingo and Briefs returns on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6 PM, located at 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SHEEHAN:
1. Community Support Volunteers (“Floaters”)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2 hours shifts throughout the day
These volunteers will support general community needs and may:
- Sort and distribute donations
- Assist clients with quick errands or social needs
- Organize and restock the kitchenette
- Set up games and activities in the community room and courtyard
2. Morning Meal Volunteers (“Breakfast Runners”)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Responsibilities include:
- Picking up breakfast items from Dare to Care
- Setting up a continental breakfast in the conference room
- Supporting coffee service and light food distribution
3. Pantry Supply Volunteers (“Pantry Runners”)
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2p.m.
Duties include:
- Picking up building-wide food supplies from Dare to Care
- Restocking and organizing pantry supplies
4. Pantry Distribution Volunteers (“Pantry Hosts”)
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
These volunteers will assist in:
- Organizing the pantry
- Distributing food and supplies to residents
- Click here to sign up for shifts
AMAZON WISHLIST
Water
3 in 1 body wash
Ponchos
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
Raffle
This June, volunteer for a chance to win a Solar Smart Bird Feeder. The lucky volunteer will be notified by phone.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ORIENTATION:
If you know anyone interested in volunteer opportunities, please pass along the online volunteer link. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
OPEN VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
Click here to check the available shifts.
Click here to sign up for shifts.
Stay Connected!
If you haven’t already, we invite you to join our Volunteer Facebook Page! It’s a great way to stay up to date on upcoming opportunities, important announcements, and volunteer highlights. Click here to join the group
Thank you for standing with us through these difficult past few weeks. Your resilience, patience, and unwavering support have meant more than words can express. Even in tough times, your dedication has kept us moving forward. We’re incredibly grateful to have such a strong and compassionate team beside us.
6/12/2025
“In a time of destruction, create something. A poem. A parade. A community. A school. A vow. A moral principle. One peaceful moment.” – Maxine Hong Kingston
SJC UPDATES:
- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, SJC will be closed for a staff retreat, allowing clients to check their mail from 8 to 10 a.m., while all other volunteer shifts are cancelled, with regular hours resuming on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- Get ready, everyone! Bingos and Briefs returns on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6 PM, located at 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
AMAZON WISHLIST
Ponchos
Vaseline
Razors
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
Raffle
This June, volunteer for a chance to win a Solar Smart Bird Feeder; the drawing will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025, and the winner will be notified by phone.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
- **Got Building Skills or Ideas? We Need You** Our shelter, housed in a beautiful but aging former church, is always in need of upkeep and improvements. We’re looking for folks with skills, experience, or creative ideas to help us tackle building-related issues—whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or innovative solutions to make our space safer and more welcoming. If you or someone you know can lend a hand or offer advice, please reach out to Rae at rmartin@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ORIENTATION:
If you know anyone interested in volunteer opportunities, please pass along the online volunteer link. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
OPEN VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
Click here to check the available shifts for June.
Click here to sign up for shifts.
Stay Connected!
If you haven’t already, we invite you to join our Volunteer Facebook Page! It’s a great way to stay up to date on upcoming opportunities, important announcements, and volunteer highlights. Click here to join the group
As we wrap up this week, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your unwavering dedication and compassion, which truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve—thank you for being the heart of our mission!
6/4/2025
“We have no idea what tomorrow will bring, but today is overflowing with potential.” -Allan Lokos
SJC UPDATES:
- **Save the Dates** Come out on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Dr., for an evening of Trivia & Toiletries. This is a great event. https://www.stjohncenter.org/trivia-toiletries/
AMAZON WISHLIST
Body Wash
Bleach
Razors
Socks
Men’s underwear (all sizes)
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
**Raffle Winner**
Congratulations, Margaret B. you’re the lucky winner for May’s volunteer raffle.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
- **Got Building Skills or Ideas? We Need You** Our shelter, housed in a beautiful but aging former church, is always in need of upkeep and improvements. We’re looking for folks with skills, experience, or creative ideas to help us tackle building-related issues—whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or innovative solutions to make our space safer and more welcoming. If you or someone you know can lend a hand or offer advice, please reach out to Rae at rmartin@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ORIENTATION:
If you know anyone interested in volunteer opportunities, please pass along the online volunteer link. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
OPEN VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
View the link below to check the available shifts for June.
Click here to sign up for shifts.
Stay Connected!
If you haven’t already, we invite you to join our Volunteer Facebook Page! It’s a great way to stay up to date on upcoming opportunities, important announcements, and volunteer highlights. Click here to join the group
As we close out this week, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your unwavering dedication and compassion. Your time, energy, and kindness make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. We are truly grateful to have such a generous and caring group of volunteers. Thank you for being the heart of our mission!
5/21/2025
“Be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes.” – Michelle Obama
**Vacation**
I’m currently on vacation. Please reach out to Ashley Murray at amurray@stjohncenter.org. or 502-568-6758 during my absence.
** Shelter is Closed**
Please note that the shelter will be closed on Tuesday, May 27th, and Wednesday, May 28th, for a staff retreat, with all shifts canceled except for the mail shift on Wednesday from 8 to 10 am.
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, St. John Center will close at 2 PM, and there will be no mail delivery.
**Save the Dates**
Come out on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Dr., for an evening of Trivia & Toiletries. This is a great event. https://www.stjohncenter.org/trivia-toiletries/
**Amazon Wishlist*
Body Wash
Bleach
Sugar
Coffee creamer
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
**Raffle**
This month, if you volunteer in May, you’ll be automatically entered to win LED string lights, with the drawing on Friday, May 30, 2025, and the lucky winner will be notified by phone.
**Got Building Skills or Ideas? We Need You**
Our shelter, housed in a beautiful but aging former church, is always in need of upkeep and improvements. We’re looking for folks with skills, experience, or creative ideas to help us tackle building-related issues—whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or innovative solutions to make our space safer and more welcoming. If you or someone you know can lend a hand or offer advice, please reach out to Rae at rmartin@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758.
Opportunity from the Humana Foundation:
We are actively recruiting juniors/seniors in high school and seniors ages 65+ who are established and emerging community leaders to serve on our Senior Council Advisory Board. Humana Foundation Council members must live in one of our target geographies of Florida, Kentucky (Louisville), Louisiana or Texas. The Senior Council is a voluntary group of 8-10 members – seniors 65+, juniors/seniors in high school and a Humana associate – who have input in creating unique experiences that bring the Foundation’s health equity mission to life.
Please direct recommended students or seniors to the online application. We’ve set a goal to receive all final online applications by Friday, May 30.
Brick by Brick, Building Hope! 
We’re thrilled to launch the St. John Center Sheehan Landing Brick Campaign, hosted by Fundraising Brick! This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy of support.
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or showcase your commitment to ending homelessness by purchasing an engraved brick. Your message becomes a permanent part of Sheehan Landing’s expansion, showing the community that you stand with us in building brighter futures.
Order your brick today! https://lnkd.in/gH5Aib5R
Contact Ashley Murray at 
amurray@stjohncenter.org or 
502-568-6758 for more details.
Volunteer Orientation:
Do you know someone looking for volunteer opportunities? Please share the online volunteer link with them. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
OPEN SHIFTS
Sign in:
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Shower:
Saturday, 05/24: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Monday, 05/26: 12-2 pm
Tuesday, 05/27: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Mailroom:
Friday, 05/30: 8-10 am
Phone:
Thursday, 05/22: 10-12 pm
Friday, 05/23: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/29: 2-4 pm
Friday, 05/30: 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Coffee:
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am (1)
Join our dedicated Volunteer Facebook Page to stay connected, receive updates, and celebrate our collective achievements—don’t miss out, and feel free to reach out if you need help joining.
Thank you for the incredible impact you’ve made through your time, energy, and dedication. It’s because of volunteers like you—kind, generous, and committed—that we can achieve our mission and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
5/14/2025
“We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.” – Marian Wright Edelman
**Vacation**
I will be on vacation from Tuesday, May 20, 2025 returning on Monday, May 26, 2025. For any questions or concerns, please contact Ashley Murray at amurray@stjohncenter.org or call the main desk at 502-568-6758.
**Save the Date**
Come out on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Dr., for an evening of Trivia & Toiletries. This is a great event. https://www.stjohncenter.org/trivia-toiletries/
**Amazon Wishlist**
Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Mens boxer briefs
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
**Raffle**
This month, if you volunteer in May, you’ll be automatically entered to win LED string lights, with the drawing on Friday, May 30, 2025, and the lucky winner will be notified by phone.
**Got Building Skills or Ideas? We Need You**
Our shelter, housed in a beautiful but aging former church, is always in need of upkeep and improvements. We’re looking for folks with skills, experience, or creative ideas to help us tackle building-related issues—whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or innovative solutions to make our space safer and more welcoming. If you or someone you know can lend a hand or offer advice, please reach out to Rae at rmartin@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758.
**Opportunity from the Humana Foundation**
We are actively recruiting juniors/seniors in high school and seniors ages 65+ who are established and emerging community leaders to serve on our Senior Council Advisory Board. Humana Foundation Council members must live in one of our target geographies of Florida, Kentucky (Louisville), Louisiana or Texas. The Senior Council is a voluntary group of 8-10 members – seniors 65+, juniors/seniors in high school and a Humana associate – who have input in creating unique experiences that bring the Foundation’s health equity mission to life. Please direct recommended students or seniors to the online application. We’ve set a goal to receive all final online applications by Friday, May 30.
Brick by Brick, Building Hope!
We’re thrilled to launch the St. John Center Sheehan Landing Brick Campaign, hosted by Fundraising Brick! This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy of support.
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or showcase your commitment to ending homelessness by purchasing an engraved brick. Your message becomes a permanent part of Sheehan Landing’s expansion—showing the community that you stand with us in building brighter futures.
Order your brick today! https://lnkd.in/gH5Aib5R
Contact Ashley Murray at amurray@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758 for more details.
Volunteer Orientation:
Do you know someone looking for volunteer opportunities? Please share the online volunteer link with them. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
OPEN SHIFTS:
Sign in:
Saturday, 05/17: 8-10 am, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/18: 10-12 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Shower:
Sunday, 05/18: 12- pm
Monday, 05/19: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Monday, 05/26: 12-2 pm
Tuesday, 05/27: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Mailroom:
Thursday, 05/22: 8-10 am
Thursday, 05/29: 8-10 am
Friday, 05/30: 8-10 am
Phone:
Friday, 05/16: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/17: 10-12 pm, 12+-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/18: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/22: 10-12 pm
Friday, 05/23: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/29: 2-4 pm
Friday, 05/30: 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Coffee:
Saturday, 05/17: 8-10 am (1)
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am (1)
Click here to sign up for shifts
Sheehan Landing Volunteer Positions:
The front desk and phone volunteer, available M-Sat from 8 am to 6 pm in 2-hour shifts, serves as the welcoming first point of contact for visitors and callers, managing greetings, inquiries, and basic organizational information.
Join our dedicated Volunteer Facebook Page to stay connected, receive updates, and celebrate our collective achievements—don’t miss out, and feel free to reach out if you need help joining! Click here to join
Thank you for the incredible impact you’ve made through your time, energy, and dedication. It’s because of volunteers like you—kind, generous, and committed—that we can achieve our mission and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
5/7/2025
“Thank you is a phrase that is fundamental to life…it’s a key that opens the way to a well-lived life, to a life of peace.” – Pope Francis
HAPPENINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES AT SJC:
**Save the Dates**
- Come out on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Dr., for an evening of Trivia & Toiletries. This is a fun event. https://www.stjohncenter.org/trivia-toiletries/
**Amazon Wishlist*
Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Razors
Vaseline
Click here for the full Amazon wish list.
**Raffle**
This month’s raffle features LED string lights, and by volunteering in May, you’ll automatically enter for a chance to win, with the drawing set for Friday, May 30, 2025, and the winner notified by phone.
**Stable Housing Petition**
Safe & Stable housing is more than just a roof over someone’s head—it’s the foundation for a better life. We need Louisville to invest in people, families, and the long-term health of our community. Support #SafeandStable! It’s time to build a stronger, more stable community! Take a moment to sign the petition for #SafeandStable housing! Click here to sign
**Got Building Skills or Ideas? We Need You**
Our shelter, housed in a beautiful but aging former church, is always in need of upkeep and improvements. We’re looking for folks with skills, experience, or creative ideas to help us tackle building-related issues—whether repairs, maintenance, or innovative solutions to make our space safer and more welcoming. If you or someone you know can lend a hand or offer advice, please reach out to Rae at rmartin@stjohncenter.org or 502-568-6758.
Volunteer Orientation:
Do you know someone looking for volunteer opportunities? Please share the online volunteer link with them. https://www.stjohncenter.org/volunteering/
**Refresher Course**
Phone:
When answering the phone, please say, “St. John Center, how can I help you?”
To manage the call, place the caller on hold with the red “Hold” button, use the microphone to page the guest, repeat if necessary, and when they arrive, press RESUME, then TRANSFER to dial 125 or 116. After transferring, if no response was received, inform the caller discreetly and offer to take a message with the guest’s details noted as “phone message” in the sign-in/client book. Distribute in-kind donations like socks, underwear, and ponchos to clients, but refrain from giving out clothing at the front desk; if a client requires emergency clothing, especially due to biohazards or exposure to the elements, please get a staff member for assistance.
OPEN SHIFTS:
Sign in:
Friday, 05/09: 10-12 pm
Saturday, 05/10: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/11: 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/15: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/17: 8-10 am, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/18: 10-12 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Shower:
Sunday, 05/11: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Sunday, 05/18: 12- pm
Monday, 05/19: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Monday, 05/26: 12-2 pm
Tuesday, 05/27: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am, 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Mailroom:
Friday, 05/30: 8-10 am
Phone:
Saturday, 05/10: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/11: 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/15: 2-4 pm
Friday, 05/16: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/17: 10-12 pm, 12+-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/18: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/22: 10-12 pm
Friday, 05/23: 12-2 pm
Saturday, 05/24: 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Sunday, 05/25: 10-12 pm, 2-4 pm
Thursday, 05/29: 2-4 pm
Friday, 05/30: 2-4 pm
Saturday, 05/31: 10-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm
Coffee:
Saturday, 05/17: 8-10 am (1)
Saturday, 05/31: 8-10 am (1)
Click here to sign up for shifts
Sheehan Landing Volunteer Positions
Front Desk and Phones M-Sat 8 am to 6 pm in 2-hour shifts:
A front desk and phone volunteer acts as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a welcoming and helpful experience. This role involves greeting visitors, answering phone calls, directing inquiries, and providing basic information about the organization.
Costco Pickup Volunteer
We’re seeking volunteers to assist with picking up donations from Costco, vital for supporting SJC; pickups are on Mondays and Fridays at 5020 Norton Healthcare Blvd—please click the link for more details or to sign up, and feel free to reach out with any questions. https://www.stjohncenter.org/donation-pickup-signup/
**Join us on our Volunteer Facebook Page to stay connected, share updates, and celebrate our incredible work together.** Click here to join
Your remarkable contribution of time, energy, and dedication has made a significant difference, and it’s thanks to compassionate volunteers like you that we can fulfill our mission and foster a stronger community.