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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.
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56 Years and Counting: Knights of Columbus Spread Holiday Cheer at Saint John’s Hospice
Each holiday season, The Knights of Columbus Philadelphia Chapter visits Saint John’s Hospice to provide hot meals to its residents and surrounding community members. The organization has been performing this act of charity since 1968 – five years after SJH was founded.
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Paying it Forward: Tyrone Finger’s Story of Renewal at Saint John’s Hospice
Long before Tyrone Finger ended up as a resident at Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), he grew up in a bustling home filled with warmth and energy. With ten children in the house, Finger being the youngest, his mom ran a tight ship and did her best to keep her kids out of harm’s way. At…
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Saint John’s Hospice Graduates Eleven Residents from Good Shepherd Program
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) is proud to announce a total of 11 men graduating from its SJH residence and the Good Shepherd Program. A ceremony took place on October 17, 2024, to celebrate the graduates, who have all successfully transitioned into permanent housing. We are so proud of them!
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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.