Saint John's Program for Real Change

Last week’s Guest Chef Dinner at Scott’s Seafood on the River was one for the books. 💛

To everyone who joined us, bid on raffle items, raised a glass, and helped make the night so special—thank you. A huge shoutout to our incredible partners who brought the evening to life: Scott’s Seafood on the River, The Sacramento Westin, Harney Lane Winery (our featured winery), and Guest Chef Eric Seeberger. We’re so grateful for your generosity and support.

Because of nights like this, women and children at Saint John’s Program for Real Change can access the support they need to heal, rebuild, and move forward.

✨ Next up: our remaining Guest Chef Dinners—tickets are on sale now!

🍷 Heringer Estate Winery — June 4, 2026
Featuring Guest Chef Suleka Sun-Lindley from Thai Basil

⛪ St. John’s Lutheran Church — December 10, 2026
Featured chef and winery to be announced soon

🎟️ Buy tickets: https://saintjohnsprogram.org/give-hope/events/guest-chef-dinner/

Huge thank you to Sacramento NCL (National Charity League) for throwing an amazing campus-wide birthday celebration for everyone with a February birthday! 🎉🎂

Your time, energy, and care helped make our moms and kids feel truly seen and celebrated, turning an ordinary day into a joyful memory. We’re so grateful for your partnership and the love you brought to campus. ❤️

Huge thank you to who spent their evening last night creating these beautiful, heartfelt cards for the women and children at Saint John’s Program for Real Change. 💛

Your kindness and encouragement matter more than you know and these messages will be a bright spot for our families as they continue their journey toward stability and healing.

Thank you for showing up with your time, creativity, and care. We’re so grateful for you! ✨

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Jennifer and her daughter know what it feels like when everything changes overnight, and what it takes to rebuild.

In 2012, Jennifer became homeless. After calling Saint John’s Program for Real Change every day for two months, she finally got the call back. Within a week, she and her daughter were on campus and beginning a new chapter.

Her daughter remembers it clearly: “When we first got to Saint John’s, it just felt different. It wasn’t necessarily scary, it was just new.” Before that, they were moving from house to house, sometimes sleeping in a car or a motel room.
Today, they are graduates of Saint John’s Program for Real Change, and their story is a powerful reminder that when women are given safety, support, and the time to heal, real transformation is possible.

This is the power of real change. 💛

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