Home Again St Johns Inc

Home Again St. Johns' mission is to coordinate the delivery of vital services at a center dedicated to restoring St. Johns County’s homeless to self-sufficiency. 

Home Again St. Johns operates a Drop-In Center, Dining With Dignity, the Hope for All program, Veterans Village, and our long-awaited United Service Center, and eight apartments for veterans will soon be opening. 

The center offers vital services to homeless individuals and families living in the woods, in cars, and on the streets. 

Home Again St. Johns is now supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund. We have been awarded a matching grant of $200,000 and must raise funds to receive the matching money. Your donations will be matched dollar for dollar!

We offer Case Management, assistance with applications for state or federal benefits such as food stamps, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, unemployment, resource, and referral services, and assistance with employment-related needs such as job search, resume assistance, etc. We also operate a "Comfort Station " for the homeless, which falls under our "Hope for All" program. 

Home Again St Johns also operates Dining with Dignity, a meal program that operates 365 days a year and coordinates the efforts of upwards of 40 faith-based and community groups. Each group takes total responsibility for procuring, preparing, and serving a nutritious meal nightly each month, all year long. Last year, we provided upwards of 58,000 meals to our homeless and at-risk individuals and families.

We continue to partner with all agencies to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and "fill in" the gaps as identified. We are also working to reduce the costs incurred by local healthcare, law enforcement, and government, thereby reducing the economic impact on the community.

We continue to struggle with operational dollars and would appreciate any donation, no matter how big or small! Every dollar you provide assists us in changing the lives of the people we serve! Please help us, help others!  For more information, please contact Ellen Walden, Executive Director, at 904-436-5382 or ellenwalden@live.com.