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.
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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Saint John’s Hospice Resident Spotlight: William Monaghan
Meet William (Will) Monaghan, a Saint John’s Hospice resident originally from Levittown, Pa. Whether he’s talking about fishing, cars, or his plans to volunteer once he leaves, Will’s warmth and gratitude are contagious. We sat down with him to learn more about his interests.
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Independence Blue Cross Plants Boots on the Ground at Saint John’s Hospice’s Annual ‘Boot Up Philly’
In record timing, 1,350 pairs of new boots, 1,500 new coats, and more than 7,300 food items were provided to 1,900 vulnerable individuals at Saint John’s Hospice’s fifth-annual Boot Up Philly giveaway on a brisk Saturday morning, October 25.
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Healing from Homelessness: Cranaleith Spiritual Center Immerses Saint John’s Hospice Residents in Nature
Nestled in Northeast Philadelphia, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, is Cranaleith Spiritual Center. It spans 10 acres with a quarter-acre pond, a bioswale, an apiary for beekeeping, and a vegetable garden, along with other sustainable spaces.
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