It’s in our DNA
Since the beginning of St. John’s Community Services we have stood in the gap and broken down barriers for the most vulnerable men, women and children in our community.
2021
SJCS is the first multi-state agency working to become Shift accredited
2020
SJCS begins the Oasis Program which provides housing and support services for transition-age youth experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia
2018
SJCS expands its mission and begins broadening its services with the opening of a shelter in Ithaca, NY
2017
SJCS embraces the use of enabling technology
2013
SJCS begins services in Delaware
2011
SJCS incorporates the arts into its services
2003
SJCS wins a major Fair Housing lawsuit
1999
SJCS begins services in Tennessee
1998
SJCS becomes a 100% community-based organization
1992
SJCS begins services in Virginia
1987
SJCS initiates employment services
1982
SJCS begins to trailblaze in the District of Columbia to deinstitutionalize individuals living with disabilities and opens its first group home
1957
Once again community needs were accessed and SJCS stepped up to serve children living with disabilities and opened its Child Development Center
1884
An endowment fund is started with a gift of $5
1878
SJCS Hospital transitions to an orphanage to meet community needs
SJCS Hospital opens
1870
1868
The Church Orphanage Association of St. John's is founded