St. John's Community Services

🎉 Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This landmark legislation has broken down barriers for millions of people living with disabilities.

While we've made significant progress in accessibility, employment, and equal rights, there’s still more work to be done. We will continue speaking out and standing in the gap for the most vulnerable members of our communities!

The people we support love volunteering! One of their favorite ways to give back to other community members is by collecting food donations for local food banks, making sure no one goes hungry.

Thank you, Trader Joe's, Insomnia Cookies, ALDI USA, and Chipotle Mexican Grill for your generous donations of food to our food pantry. This support ensures a child doesn't have to go to bed hungry, a neighbor doesn’t have to skip meals to afford rent, and a person experiencing homelessness can get nutritious food when they need it!

We're excited for our partnership with Glidance! This innovative technology is going to change the lives of people living with visual impairment and blindness, helping them to navigate their communities safely and with greater independence.

Glidance Raises $1.5 Million in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Funding Round. | Glidance Glidance oversubscribes on its $1.5 million Pre-Seed Capital Raise

We're escaping the heat by spending time in the pool 🏊

Friends who play ball together, stay together 🏀

Happy 4th of July! 🎇

Thank you Weis Markets for generously donating $400 worth of food to our food pantry! Demand for our food pantries has increased, and this support is crucial in helping families experiencing hunger put food on their tables.

The Supreme Court's latest decision puts people experiencing homelessness at greater risk of being criminalized, making their already hard circumstance even worse. Homelessness should not be criminalized!

National Alliance to End Homelessness Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson Washington, D.C., June 28, 2024 — The National Alliance to End Homelessness today condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. Under the ruling, localities will be able to arrest, ticket, and […]

🎉 Congratulations, Dwayne Webb, our State Director for Tennessee, for joining the ANCOR Board of Representatives!

Dwayne shared his thoughts on this achievement, saying "I am honored and proud to represent ANCOR as a Board of Representatives Member for the State of Tennessee. ANCOR has and continues to shape public policy and bring forth solutions to strengthen the work of community-based providers in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am excited to see the impact ANCOR and St. John’s Community Services will have on advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life."

Join us on celebrating this moment!

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding career helping vulnerable people in our community live their best lives? Stop by our career fair next Tuesday, 6/25 and Thursday, 6/27 in Virginia for an in-person interview.

We're hiring Direct Support Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Personal Care Assistants. Full and part-time positions are available in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williams Counties. Plus, we're offering a $250 sign-on bonus!

Join our team and start a meaningful career helping people living with disabilities live as independently as possible!

Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!

It's hot out there! Thank you to our generous community, including Wegmans, for donating 350 water bottles and some bags of ice to help people experiencing homelessness stay hydrated during this dangerous heatwave.

Your generosity is truly life-saving!

Congratulations, Lauren Puryear, our Director of Operations, SJCS DMV, on joining Black Leaders Worldwide!

Being a part of this organization is deeply meaningful for Lauren.

"It aligns with my dedication to empowering and uplifting Black voices and leadership. Working for St John’s Community Services has shown me the profound impact of community-focused initiatives and the importance of advocacy for marginalized groups. This experience has inspired me to connect with a global network of like-minded individuals through Black Leaders Worldwide, to further drive social change and equity. Together, we can amplify our efforts, share insights, and foster a stronger, more united front in the pursuit of justice and empowerment for all communities worldwide," she shared.

We couldn't be more proud to have you a part of the SJCS family!

Vaughn's Vegas vacation was unforgettable! He had so much fun playing games and taking in the sights!

Our generous community raised over $21,000 at the second-annual Dream Makers Classic!

Every day vulnerable community members rely on the person-centered support you provide to ensure they live as independently as possible with dignity and a sense of belonging.

Thank you for ensuring every person knows they and their dreams matter!

Check out some photos and videos from our tournment ⬇️

We want to thank our Birdie Sponsor, NGEN, and all of our sponsors, for generously supporting the SJCS Dream Makers Classic!

Your commitment to helping vulnerable community members live their best lives is appreciated!

Thank you to everyone who golfed in the second-annual SJCS Dream Makers Classic Golf Tournament today! We also want to give a special thank you to our Eagle Sponsor, Van’s Institutional Pharmacy!

This was more than just a day of golf — it was a celebration of our shared commitment to helping every person, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, achieve their dreams!

YOU help vulnerable community members get the person-centered support they need to live with independence, dignity, and a sense of belonging!

⛳️ The Dream Makers Classic in Tennessee is happening this Thursday! Will we see you there?

Get a hole-in-one and you'll can win two amazing prizes: a new 2024 Hyundai Elantra SEL from Jerry Ward Autoplex or a 5-person hot tub from Aloha Pools USA - Union City!

Thank you Aloha Pools and Spa and Jerry Ward Automotives for your generosity and for supporting vulnerable community members!

Sign up now: https://www.sjcs.org/tndmcsignup?sourceid=1102064

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, it's important to remember that we don't always know what others are going through! For people like James, life can take unexpected and difficult turns.

James was struggling with addiction that left him homeless. He was using drugs and alcohol to mask the unimaginable grief and trauma he experienced after losing two family members.

Thankfully, he found safe shelter at the SJCS Emergency Shelter. Now, James needs help getting mental health support to move past his trauma and access to community resources to leave homelessness behind.

Help people like James by making a gift today that will remove barriers to mental health support and more. Give now: https://www.sjcs.org/mhamgive

Help us make houses feel like homes! 🏡

We need your help to furnish homes of the people we support, like youth who've experienced homelessness who now have a home of their own.

Your generosity will provide essentials like kitchen and household supplies that the people we support need so they can focus on achieving their goals and dreams.

To donate, email [email protected] or give online at https://www.sjcs.org/givenow

If you can't make a donation, please share this with your friends to help spread the word!

We don't always know what someone might be going through, but taking the time to listen can go a long way in making them feel heard and know their feelings are valid!

Don't forget to check in with your friends and family 🤝

🌟 Calling All Volunteers! 🌟

We need your help to deliver furniture to some of the people we support in the DC area. Your support will give them furniture that can make their house feel like a home!

We can be flexible with your availability, so please DM us to sign up or learn more.

Thank you, Carter's, for generously donating kid's clothes, toys, shoes, backpacks, and more for children experiencing homelessness! Having items like new clothes and shoes will give these kids confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging.