Waiting to meet Kelli at Saint John’s, I knew that she had already worked a full day and had a 12-year-old daughter waiting for her at her new apartment, another 20 minutes away. But Kelli showed no signs of being tired or impatient. Instead she was cheerful, hugging the staff, and appeared visibly thrilled to…
Read MoreChef Arturo Vargas Brings in the New Year!
This January, we welcome Chef Arturo Vargas as our first Guest Chef for Saint John’s Guest Chef Dinner Series! “Teaching and cooking has been my lifetime commitment and passion from the beginning, in Mexico and beyond. After learning about Saint John’s Program for Real Change, meeting some of the wonderful residents, and touring their beautiful…
Read MoreSanta Joe is Coming to Town!
“I had an alternative sentencing from the Sacramento Court for an expired registration. Instead of paying the fine, they gave me 10 hours of community service. The court handed me a list of all of the different places to choose from, and I chose the closest one to my house… Saint John’s.” Little did Joe…
Read MoreTeach a Person to Fish & They Eat for a Lifetime
I heard about Saint John’s from a couple at my church, Fair Oaks Presbyterian, who have been helping prepare and serve dinner at Saint John’s for 10+ years. They bring various family and friends with them to serve the monthly taco night at Saint John’s, which I have heard is one of the clients’ favorite…
Read MoreHomeAid Sacramento-People Building the Way Home
Saint John’s Program for Real Change is known for inspiring almost magical, personal transformations within the women and children who temporarily call its facilities “home.” Living and learning in the safe and nurturing environment of the sanctuary buildings and grounds, Saint John’s Program participants enjoy the support they need to rebuild and transition their lives….
Read MoreThe Red Door Stories-Alicia
An innocent, newborn baby…what, exactly, did Mikhayla do to deserve the cruel life she was given? Why did she have to endure a world of such pain few of us can fathom, from the day she was born? The ninth child in a hopelessly broken family, the cold, cruel answer is…nothing. Nothing at all.
Read MoreLocal Homeless Program Honors Graduates
Our graduation ceremony at Plates Cafe and Catering was covered by FOX news,watch the video here graduation video
Read MoreLocal artist creates Collage at Plates2go
For St. John’s Plates 2 Go restaurant at 1725 L St., Kerri Warner created a floral design from pristine plates because the restaurant allows homeless women to train and acquire the work skills they’ll need to get a job: “The white plates represent a clean slate and a fresh start,”
Read MoreNonprofit Helping Homeless Women, Children Opening Larger Space
The building is new, tripling the non-profit’s space. And so is their name: Now it’s called Saint John’s Program for Real Change. See the video here
Read MoreThere’s always something big brewing at Saint John’s, and the ENOUGH quarterly magazine is the perfect place to catch a glimpse of it. Take a look at our most recent issue, and see the tremendous changes we’ve undergone in order to create a bigger, better environment for mothers to reclaim their lives.
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