Welcome to the inaugural post to the Saint John’s blog. This writing marks a new chapter I’ve been eager to start since my first week at Saint John’s– a place where you, our Saint John’s community of supporters, can come for success stories of program graduates, get a behind the scenes look at our program…
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.
Read MoreSt. John’s Shelter – January 13, 2014
By: Cynthia Butler Non-profit organizations may benefit from the generosity of people during the holiday season, but their need is year long. This month, Sac&Co wants to profile those organizations that are making a difference within the community and helping people in need. Read the full article
Read MoreFrom Setbacks to Scholar
By: Laurie Lauletta-Boshart Saint John’s Shelter Program offers women a fresh start A twice-convicted felon, Ronita Iulio thought she had blown her last chance to salvage her life and family. After being released from prison in 2008, Iulio was anxious to reunite with her three children, but instead she faced an unsympathetic court that granted…
Read MoreSt. John’s Shelter is on a roll
By: Ed Goldman Michele Steeb simply shouldn’t look as healthy and vibrant as she does. In addition to running St. John’s Shelter Program for Women & Children and its two client-staffed restaurants — Plates, at the former U.S. Army Depot off Power Inn Road, and its recent spinoff, Plates 2 Go, in midtown Sacramento —…
Read MoreA Big Idea Grows Bigger
By: Niki Kangas Comprehensive sustainability—we’re talking beyond going green. Yes, Plates 2 Go uses local, sustainable and organic ingredients for its menu items. And packages it all up neatly in biodegradable take-away containers. Read the full article
Read MoreFeeding the Human Spirit
By: Lynn Armitage To launch a successful restaurant is one thing; to resurrect the human spirit in the process is what Plates Café & Catering in Sacramento is all about. Read the full article
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