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
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Casseroles for a Cause: Radnor Youth Help Saint John’s Hospice Feed Vulnerable Community Members
Ann Marie Santillo felt a calling over a decade ago to volunteer with her two children. Her parish, Saint Thomas of Villanova in Radnor, shared information with her about its partnership with Saint John’s Hospice.
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A Legacy of Love at Saint John’s Hospice: Sally Lou Oaks Loveman Remembers Late Father Through Service
It seems unlikely that Chicago resident Sally Lou Loveman – nationally-renowned speaker, author, coach, and former audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show – would have a connection to Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) in Philadelphia. However, unpeel the layers and you’ll find a relationship now spanning three generations.
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Survival and Saint John’s Hospice – Meet Craig “40” Kilby
Craig Kilby, known in the Philadelphia neighborhood as “40”, has a kind gentle energy and sly sense of humor felt by staff and residents at Saint John’s Hospice (SJH). A dedicated volunteer of 24 years, the West Philadelphia native is a constant presence, volunteering five days a week.
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