News – St. John's Hospice

Homelessness outreach looking for help as COVID resurges

November 18, 2020 | 8:40 pm

St. John’s Hospice in Philadelphia is expecting “another influx of clients” amid a new season of coronavirus, colder weather and the holidays. Clothing, casseroles, checks “and prayers” are critically needed.

Wawa delivers weekly lunches to St. John’s Hospice

April 23, 2020 | 10:32 pm

The convenience store chain is providing close to 5,000 meals to clients at an archdiocesan outreach to men experiencing homelessness, for whom the coronavirus has meant even greater hunger and poverty.

Catholic ministries on front line of pandemic get help of civic charity

April 13, 2020 | 11:59 am

Three archdiocesan social service agencies will receive critically needed grants by the PHL COVID-19 Fund to help feed and care for vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.

Ministry receives surprise $30K, but still faces challenges during pandemic

April 3, 2020 | 4:56 pm

St. John’s Hospice, which serves men experiencing homelessness, received major help from the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. But the need for support is rising.

Demand at St. John’s Hospice triples; $30,000 needed for April

April 1, 2020 | 3:10 pm

The archdiocesan ministry that serves homeless men is seeing a steep uptick in clients seeking food because of the coronavirus. Your emergency donation can help sustain the outreach.