Serving those experiencing homelessness with dignity, respect and compassion
Saint John’s Hospice is a nationally recognized residential and day services provider located in Center City Philadelphia. Since 1963, SJH continues to provide crucial, life-sustaining services with dignity, respect and compassion to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
Saint John’s Hospice is an independent 501c3 agency associated with the charitable work of Catholic Social Services.
Programs We Offer
COFFEE HOUSE
Provides temporary emergency shelter for 30 individuals experiencing homelessness from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night of the year.
RESIDENTIAL
Drug and alcohol-free, 40-bed residence for individuals experiencing homelessness who are transitioning from homelessness to independent living in the community.
GOOD SHEPHERD
Drug and alcohol-free, 12-bed residence run by SJH for individuals experiencing homelessness who are medically fragile.
DAY SERVICES
SJH provides a nutritious and hot noon meal for more than 350 individuals each weekday, in addition to case management, mailroom, medical and behavioral health services.
Latest News
Saint John’s Hospice 60th Anniversary Gala
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Paying it Forward: Tyrone Finger’s Story of Renewal at Saint John’s Hospice
Long before Tyrone Finger ended up as a resident at Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), he grew up in a bustling home filled with warmth and energy. With ten children in the house, Finger being the youngest, his mom ran a tight ship and did her best to keep her kids out of harm’s way. At…
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Saint John’s Hospice Graduates Eleven Residents from Good Shepherd Program
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) is proud to announce a total of 11 men graduating from its SJH residence and the Good Shepherd Program. A ceremony took place on October 17, 2024, to celebrate the graduates, who have all successfully transitioned into permanent housing. We are so proud of them!
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Philadelphia Parish’s Socktober Drive Helps Saint John’s Hospice Provide Warmth to Vulnerable Individuals
The Socktober drive last year was launched by St. Dominic’s parish and school, the Sisters of the Trinitarians, and Holy Family University. Their initial goal was to collect 175 pairs, but through the generous outpouring from the community, more than 2,000 pairs were collected.
Get Involved
Donate
Benefactors from all over the area have generously provided for the needs of our homeless men since we opened in 1963.
Volunteer
Saint John’s Hospice hosts over 40,000 volunteer hours each year. We could not survive without this generous outpouring of time and talent.
Cook
The Casseroles are the “Main Course” of a complete, hot meal that we serve to hundreds of God’s poor and homeless who come to us for their daily bread.
Residence for more than 150 men experiencing homelessness each year in the St. John’s Hospice & Good Shepherd programs
Emergency shelter for 30 men experiencing homelessness
160 showers with clean clothing, underwear & shoes every week
Over 3,000 meals served weekly
Mailroom services for more than 1,700 men
Case management, medical assistance and counseling for all residents and day services guests