As the back-to-school season approaches, among the countless children excitedly preparing for school, with backpacks full of supplies and eager minds, are homeless children who lack the basic necessities for a successful education. I want to share with you the inspiring story of Vincent, a remarkable 10-year-old from Saint John’s Program for Real Change, who…
Read MoreScott, Dyllon and Randy: Pillars of support, friends, & exemplary figures for young men to look up to
Saint John’s Program for Real Change CEO Julie Hirota shared Randy’s story yesterday. ICYMI, Randy, one of our dedicated employees, was immersed in a hands-on session with two young men from our program. With rapt attention, they intently followed Randy’s lead, absorbing every detail about the tools and the task at hand. Their faces lit up…
Read MoreIntroducing Randy! Licensed Contractor extraordinaire and outstanding role model
Introducing Randy, our fantastic new addition at Saint John’s! Not only is he a stellar facilities and maintenance licensed contractor, but he’s also an incredible human being with a big heart. Today, Randy stepped up for the boys and instead of feeling left out, Mark and Jamar got the chance to work alongside Randy at…
Read MoreEmpowering Change: Celebrating the Graduation of Eight Women from Saint John’s Program for Real Change
With deep reverence and heartfelt joy, Saint John’s Program for Real Change is honored to share an awe-inspiring moment we recently had the privilege of witnessing – the graduation of eight extraordinary women from Saint John’s Program for Real Change. This cherished place serves as a beacon of hope, empowering women who have faced homelessness…
Read MoreCommunity, Commitment & Celebrations: CEO Julie Hirota on how women and children at Saint John’s make real change
Saint John’s Program for Real Change CEO Julie Hirota discusses with Your California Life Host Desiree Sheppard the organization’s recent designation as California Nonprofit of the Year, how women and children lead the way for real change in their lives and how to support the critical work being done.
Read MoreSaint John’s Program for Real Change strengthens Family Services Program through continued support from Sierra Health Foundation
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Sierra Health Foundation for the invaluable support and ongoing partnership with Saint John’s Program for Real Change. On behalf of the 450 formerly homeless women and children we serve annually, we express our deepest gratitude for your commitment to making a meaningful impact in their lives….
Read MoreSaint John’s Program for Real Change Named A 2023/2024 Grant Recipient of $5M in State Funding by The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls supporting Saint John’s Program for Real Change in their work to unleash the potential of women and children in crisis. California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls supporting Saint John’s Program for Real Change in their work to unleash the potential of women and…
Read MoreDarlene’s Story: Confronting toxic norms and working hard for the life you deserve
Struggling as a single mom for 12 years, Darlene found herself in a place where she desperately needed help. She’d fallen behind in her rent and was facing eviction with nowhere to go. She worked two jobs just to stay in a motel, but that too was more than she could manage on her own….
Read MoreDaria’s Story: Taking time to appreciate the present
Daria’s struggle with homelessness began when she was 16. She spent years couch-surfing or living in her car with hit or miss jobs that helped her survive. Her real ongoing struggle though, was with substance abuse and domestic violence. She even made a geographic move to Oregon, hoping the change might make things better. When…
Read MoreCourage, Consistency and Second Chances: Cyrinana’s Story
Everyone deserves a second chance and that’s the story that Cyrinana has to tell! She arrived at Saint John’s with her three children in April of 2019 after being evicted from her home and struggling with chronic poverty. As a single mom, she was desperate to find a safe place for her kids, and that…
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