A Fresh Start Begins Here With You

If you are a woman in need of shelter, support, or a fresh start, Saint John's Program for Real Change offers a range of services designed to help you build stability and independence. Sobriety is required for all programs, except for Housing Assistance.

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Not sure which program is right for you?

Our Program Finder helps guide you to the services that best fit your needs and circumstances. Whether you’re seeking shelter, support, or a fresh start, Saint John’s Program for Real Change offers pathways toward stability and independence.

Please note: sobriety is required for all programs except Housing Assistance.

Our programs

Residential Vocational Training Program

A 12-month program where you live on campus, and gain job training, education, childcare, and support to transition into stable housing and employment.

  • Live on Campus
  • Job Training
  • Housing Support

Saint John’s Square

A subsidized housing community that provides 12 months of stable housing for graduates of our programs.

  • Affordable Housing
  • One-year Lease

Professional Development Program

Up to 12 months of safe housing paired with therapy, life skills classes, and employment coaching for women who are working or in school.

  • Safe Housing
  • Therapy & Life Skills
  • Employment Coaching

Housing Assistance Program

Helping Sacramento residents secure safe, stable housing through financial aid and support.

  • Rental Assistance
  • For Sacramento Residents

Female Community Reentry Program

A structured, supportive program for women currently incarcerated, offering a pathway to reentry with housing, job training, and therapy.

  • For Incarcerated Women
  • Vocational & Life Skills Training
Together, we can create real change.

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner with us, there are many ways to support Saint John’s and help transform lives.