News
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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.
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The Mom of Saint John’s Hospice: Cece Robinson’s Story of Love and Service
Walk through the doors of Saint John’s Hospice, and you will likely be greeted by Cece Robinson’s warm embrace. Do not let her small stature fool you; her energy and charisma light up any room she enters, making her presence impossible to overlook.
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Saint John’s Hospice Scores Homerun with Catholic Charities Night at the Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals visit SJH and serve lunch to residents and day services guests ahead of game
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Saint John’s Hospice’s Two Culinary Queens Serve up Daily Meals with Love and Energy
While preparing hundreds of meals daily at Saint John’s Hospice, cooks Rhasheeda Mims and Tah Maddison run a tight kitchen filled with the love of Christ. Their secret ingredients go beyond seasoning to the love and care they put into every dish served.
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PRESS RELEASE: Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice will celebrate six decades of service to the community this year. The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia.
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From Living in Shelters to Uplifting Them: Nikki Johnson-Alfano’s Impact on Saint John’s Hospice
“SJH uplifts but holds people accountable, There are certain things in life no one can do for you. But there has to be an environment that supports you while you’re getting to that place. SJH provides that.”
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Singing with a Purpose: Saint John’s Hospice Choir Breaks the Stigmas of Homelessness
Barry Martin, Program Director (and part-time musician) for Saint John’s Hospice wanted to give the residents of SJH and The Good Shepherd Program more to do than the normal day-to-day.