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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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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.
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Parish Supports St. John’s Hospice Ahead of Annual Warm Clothing Distribution
The Boot Up Philly event is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2023. SJH staff and volunteers will distribute new warm clothing, such as winter boots, underwear, socks, winter coats – all made possible by donations from the community – to more than 1,000 vulnerable men, women and children. Over $80,000 was successfully raised for this year’s…