





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 Charities of Philadelphia.

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.
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- Beef StroganoffIngredients Instructions 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole wheat egg noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta. 2. Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, or until browned. Season… Read more: Beef Stroganoff
- Shepherd’s Pie CasseroleIngredients Instructions 1. Place potatoes and cauliflower in a large pot and cover with water. Place the pot on the stove over high heat. Bring the water to a boil and cook the vegetables for about 20 minutes or until soft. Drain the water and mash the vegetables with milk. 2. Heat a large sauté… Read more: Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
- Chicken Club CasseroleIngredients Instructions In a large pan, melt the margarine and blend in the flour. Add the milk, broth, soup and water and cook quickly. Stir this constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Then add the broccoli, rice, chicken, mushrooms, chili and salt and stir, mixing well. Pour into casserole pan that has been sprayed with… Read more: Chicken Club Casserole
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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