Courage, Consistency and Second Chances: Cyrinana’s Story

Everyone deserves a second chance and that’s the story that Cyrinana has to tell! She arrived at Saint John’s with her three children in April of 2019 after being evicted from her home and struggling with chronic poverty. As a single mom, she was desperate to find a safe place for her kids, and that […]
Dr. Mark: A Gift to Saint John’s

What is it that keeps someone coming back to Saint John’s as a volunteer for over 11 years? It’s a few things, but most importantly, it’s the heart of the person. One such volunteer is Dr. Mark Johnson, a retired physician with an amazing talent for using his heart and art to reach and touch […]
Saint John’s Teen Circle: Making a Difference, One New Friend at a Time

Saint John’s Teen Circle: Making a Difference, One New Friend at a Time We launched Saint John’s Teen Circle two years ago to support Saint John’s Program for Real Change by volunteering at the center and organizing fundraisers and supply drives. We started by visiting Saint John’s as a group, and spent many afternoons playing […]