Summary of Services
- Educational support through tutoring programs and academic enrichment
- Access to after-school snacks to ensure children are nourished
- Recreational and creative activities: sports (basketball, volleyball), gardening, arts and crafts, music lessons (piano)
- Summer camp opportunities, including swimming, horseback riding, Flagler College Camp, and Salvation Army Camp
- Technology and Learning Resources
- Access to computers and computer training donated by St. Johns County School District
- Transitional housing and support for families in need
- Food pantry for emergency food assistance
- Laundry and storage facilities
- Safe playground and community spaces
Promoting Stability, Self-Sufficiency, and Opportunity
Founded in 1998 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns (ESHC) occupies a spacious five-acre campus dedicated to supporting families and children facing homelessness and other challenges. ESHC offers programs to promote stability, self-sufficiency, and opportunity, including access to education, recreational and creative activities, employment training, and safe housing.
The West Campus provides resources to families, including a food pantry, children’s learning center, laundry and storage facilities, and a playground where children can safely play and grow.
Encouraging Participation in Learning, Recreation, and Creative Activities
ESHC is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The campus tutoring program provides consistent, individualized support to help children succeed in school, while after-school snacks ensure that no child attends tutoring hungry.
With computers donated by the St. Johns County School District, children also gain access to technology and computer training, building digital literacy and skills for future success. Beyond academics, ESHC encourages fun and personal growth through sports like basketball and volleyball, gardening projects, arts and crafts, and music instruction, including piano lessons.
During the summer, children can participate in enrichment camps featuring swimming, horseback riding, Flagler College Camp programs, Salvation Army Camp in Keystone Heights, and other opportunities to inspire learning, creativity, and confidence.
Offering Job Training and Placement for Parents
ESHC understands that family stability depends on empowering parents and caregivers. To address this, the organization provides life skills training, including budgeting, job training, employment placement, education support, and childcare services. These programs equip parents with the tools they need to secure employment, maintain housing, and provide for their families, fostering long-term stability and independence.
Strengthening Community Connections
In addition to educational and recreational programs, ESHC fosters community engagement and safety. The campus hosts monthly Neighborhood Watch meetings, offering residents opportunities to learn from expert speakers about safety, disaster preparedness, health and wellness, and other topics that strengthen the community as a whole.