Dana Martin is a stylist with ColorStreet (the nail polish strips for your fingertips!), and this past November she and her husband, Matt, were invited by a St. John’s staff member to our virtual Restoring Hope Gala. Dana says, “We were inspired by the positive impact the shelter has on our community and members. The…
By Roberta Gaither, Shelter Lead & WFS Certified Facilitator Hope is something that everyone should have, yet this pandemic has taken it from so many. Sadly, in the midst of this pandemic, I have seen many women fall back into, or further into, their alcoholism or addictions. This is not because they want to or…
Every year for the past 15 year, Nov. 1 has marked the opening of the six-month shelter season at St. John’s. This year, however feels quite different. For the first time in our organization’s history, Nov. 1st was the opening night of not just one but two shelters, and we did this during, and in…
By Angela Cheslock, Wellspring Program Director “Wellspring is my safe place.”, “I come here when I feel depressed.”, “I thank God for this place. I don’t know what I would do without ya’ll.”, “You all are my family. I love you.”, “I have nowhere else to go.”, “Wellspring keeps me grounded.” -Wellspring guests These are…
