Honoring Social Work Month 2023
An unknown writer once referred to social work as “The art of listening and the science of hope.” That may just be the most perfect description there could be for…
Read MoreNotes with Nate: Entering a New Holiday Season
As we enter the holiday season of 2021, we have so much for which to be thankful. While there are no shortages of challenges facing our community, I think back…
Read MoreFostering a Community Where Artistic Pursuits Can Thrive
Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Art can help to clear your head and organize your thoughts whether you are dealing…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Visitation Amidst COVID-19
It has been 13 long weeks since we were required to close our doors to visitation at St. John’s Home. The pain of this separation is palpable for all parties…
Read MoreBright Spot Shines on Remarkable Reminders
Kristina Dinino-Jeffords who is the owner of the Mad Hatter Restaurant and Bakery dropped off 40 boxed luncheons to St. John’s Home staff members. Kristina started giving back to the…
Read MoreGenerous Volunteer Gives a Touching Gift to St. John’s Residents
Margaret Watson is a dedicated and generous volunteer at St. John’s Home. During the month of March she is displaying her extraordinary paintings in our gallery each for sale at…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Welcoming Neighbors
There was an announcement this past December that no one could have expected.. A neighboring nursing home had experienced a terrible flooding issue and residents would have to be evacuated…
Read MoreWXXI Connections: Exploring the state of housing for older LGBTQ adults
St. John’s was proud to be part of the discussion panel for WXXI Connections that discussed housing options for the senior LGBTQ population. Nate Sweeney, St. John’s Vice President of…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Karen Phelps
When Karen Phelps began volunteering at St. John’s in September 2019, she did not know how much she would learn and discover about herself. “I have two older women, 87…
Read MoreNursing Referral Program Spotlight: Vanmany and Lisa
Vanmany Banks and Lisa Ellis have been connected for over thirty years. After Lisa’s family sponsored Vanmany’s to escape Laos in Southeast Asia, and move to America, the families instantly…
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