Saint John's Program for Real Change

This Thanksgiving, moms at Saint John’s are grateful for something many of us may take for granted; a safe place to bring their families. 🧡 Because of your support, women and children have shelter, stability, and the chance to start again together.

Giving Tuesday is just 6 days away! 💛 Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity—a chance for our community to come together and invest in real change. When you give to Saint John’s, you’re helping women and children who are working every day to rebuild their lives—finding safety, healing from trauma, gaining job skills, and creating stability for their families. Be part of that transformation: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSSjJntA Every gift is a step toward stability, dignity, and a fresh start for a family. 💫

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner and Felicia’s story is a powerful reminder of what your generosity makes possible. After a surgery in 2006, Felicia became addicted to pain medication. When the prescriptions ran out, she turned to meth. She lost her job as a medical assistant, her home, and her sense of self. For a year, she lived on the streets in a cycle of addiction and abuse. “I lost everything, my job, my home, my dignity, myself,” Felicia remembers. “Even my family had lost all hope.” At Saint John’s, Felicia found a safe place to heal and rebuild. Through therapy, 12-step support, and job training, she got her driver’s license back after eight years, returned to work full time as a medical assistant, and moved into a “warm and cozy” duplex with her daughter, Athena, now a full academic scholarship student at St. Mary’s College. “Keep your eye on the prize,” Felicia says. “Your life can be beyond your wildest dreams.” This Giving Tuesday, you can help more moms like Felicia move from surviving to truly living, creating stability, safety, and opportunity for their children too. 📅 Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday 💻 Learn more and make an early gift: https://lnkd.in/gSSjJntA Every gift helps rewrite a family’s story.

We’re thrilled to celebrate James Beckwith , President & CEO of Five Star Bank - California , on being named Sacramentan of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. James has been a tremendous champion for Saint John’s Program for Real Change and for women and children across the Capital Region. His leadership, generosity, and unwavering belief in second chances have helped countless families move from crisis to stability and, ultimately, to independence. On behalf of our entire Saint John’s community: thank you, James, for investing in real change and in the future of Sacramento. This recognition is so well deserved. #Leadership #SacramentanoftheYear #CommunityImpact #SaintJohnsProgramForRealChange #FiveStarBank

The holidays are almost here, and we’ve got the perfect way to make them extra sweet. ✨ Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to our Limited-Edition Holiday Dessert Box from Red Door Desserts, a social enterprise of Saint John’s Program for Real Change. Every bite supports women working hard to rebuild their lives and create brighter futures for their children. ❤️ 🎁 SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER ✅ Save an additional $5 ✅ Free shipping on every box 📦 Each Holiday Gift Box includes: • 4 Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies • 4 Chocolate Brownies • 4 Lemon Crinkle Cookies 🎄 Order by December 12 and we’ll ship in time for Christmas! Only 300 boxes are available, and ordering closes December 12 at noon PST. 📬 Please note: All orders placed between November 17 and December 12 will ship on December 16. 👉 Tap the link to order your Holiday Dessert Box https://lnkd.in/gF7CWGb3

We’re celebrating Shawn Moore of Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, who has been on the Saint John's Board of Directors for over a year and a half now. Shawn is a steady champion, generous problem-solver, and true friend to our mission. Thank you, Shawn, for showing up with heart and expertise. Our women and children feel the impact every day. #BoardSpotlight #SaintJohnsProgramForRealChange #NonprofitLeadership #MurphyAustin

Thank you to our partnership with iHeartMedia we are joining forces with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their concert on November 28, 2025 at the Golden One Center. $1 of every ticket sold goes to support the Women and Children of Saint John's Program for Real Change. Spread the word, buy some tickets and enjoy an incredible show!

Shovels in the ground! We officially broke ground on our on-site Red Door Desserts bakery, years in the making, and now underway. This space will create workforce training and opportunities for the women of Saint John’s Program for Real Change. Huge thanks to Buzz Oates for leading the project. We can’t wait to fire up the ovens and watch Red Door Desserts boom in 2026. 🍰🔨 Scott R. | Kara Fiscus #RedDoorDesserts #SaintJohnsProgramForRealChange #WorkforceDevelopment #SocialEnterprise #Sacramento

Joy is part of healing! Today our daycare kids trick-or-treated around campus, practicing confidence, connection, and fun, while their moms were in classes and job training. This is what your support makes possible at Saint John’s Program for Real Change. 🎃 Happy Halloween!

We’re honored to be featured on PBS KVIE’s Rob on the Road. Our CEO Scott R., reflects on our 40 years of transforming the lives of women and children at Saint John’s Program for Real Change. Thank you Rob Stewart for being an increbible friend and champion of Saint John's! ▶ Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g_YKx8vQ #RobOnTheRoad #PBSKVIE #SaintJohnsProgramForRealChange #CommunityImpact #Literacy #AB1454 #NonprofitLeadership