Weaving Louisville's Housing Safety Net ft. Ra'Shann Martin
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Weaving Louisville's Housing Safety Net ft. Ra'Shann Martin
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What does it actually take to end homelessness in a city? Rosa Hart sits down with Ra'Shann Martin, Executive Director of St. John's Center for Homeless Men, to find out.
Ra'Shann didn't start in homeless services — he started with young people. His work at YouthBuild showed him how quickly housing instability derails a life, and that realization sent him on a path that eventually led to leading one of Louisville's most essential nonprofits. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on what homelessness in Louisville really looks like, who it affects, and what's actually working.
In this episode:
Ra'Shann shares his journey from YouthBuild to executive leadership, including the unexpected phone call that changed everything. He breaks down how St. John's Center operates across shelter, outreach, and permanent housing — and why something as simple as a mailing address can be the difference between stability and crisis. He introduces Sheehan Landing, the new 80-unit permanent supportive housing complex, and tells the story of an 83-year-old man found living in an encampment who now has a home. He also unpacks the myths around homelessness in Louisville, explains the new Outreach Referral Tool as a compassionate alternative to calling 911 or 311, and answers the question everyone wants to ask: should you give money to someone panhandling?
You'll walk away knowing:
- What homelessness in Louisville actually looks like — and who it affects
- How permanent supportive housing works and why it changes outcomes
- What the Outreach Referral Tool is and how to use it
- What supplies are always needed (it's not just socks)
- How employers, volunteers, and community members can get involved right now
Connect with St. John's Center:
Website: stjohnscenter.org
Outreach Referral Tool: stjohnscenter.org (click "Referral Tool")
Phone: 502-568-6758 (ask for Outreach)
Connect with Ra'Shann Martin on LinkedIn
Support the work:
Donate, volunteer, or explore partnership opportunities at stjohnscenter.org
Know a Louisville mover and shaker making a difference? Rosa wants to hear from you.