St. John Benevolent Fund

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St. John Benevolent Fund

Established with the blessing of St. John in 1951. OUR MISSION
To uphold the legacy of St.

John of Shanghai and San Francisco to care for those with lack of means and provide assistance to orphans, disabled and destitute children, and indigent elderly.

02/17/2026

The funds raised for Ukraine’s shelters are already making a difference! The House of Mercy now has kitchen equipment for daily warm meals, reliable generators to keep heat and lights on, and Mother Galina purchased 25 beds for displaced migrants. These essentials bring comfort, safety, and dignity to those facing unimaginable hardship. We are grateful to all the donors whose support made this possible.

01/23/2026

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank our donors and supporters for making the Christmas charitable event of the Mission of St. John of Shanghai in Lomas, Nicaragua, possible. Thanks to your generosity, over 150 children enjoyed a day filled with joy, gifts, and shared meals. The photos we received beautifully capture the gratitude and happiness your support helped create on this special day.

01/05/2026

With deep gratitude, we would like to pass along heartfelt thanks from the children of Ukraine to our donors. Because of your generosity, hundreds of children received Christmas gifts through Peace to You charitable foundation, including children from displaced families, students of boarding schools, and young patients in children’s hospital wards. The smiles and joy of these children are a direct result of your kindness and compassion.

12/02/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Online Fundraiser! Your generosity truly makes a difference for children, elderly, and families in need.

As you consider nonprofits to support for Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll keep the St. John Benevolent Fund in mind. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and every dollar goes directly to helping those who need it most.

You can view our fundraiser and make a donation at www.stjohnbenevolentfund.org

11/16/2025

As part of our 2025 virtual fundraiser, we invite you to support Bethany Orthodox School for Girls in Palestine. This video highlights their most urgent needs and shows how your generosity can make a meaningful difference. Thank you for your kindness!

10/31/2025

JOIN OUR 2025 ANNUAL VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER!

The Fundraiser features updates on the Fund’s causes, and interviews with special guests: His Grace James, Bishop of Sonora, and a family member of one of the first Bethany School graduates.

Our Fundraiser goal is to raise $70,000 to support the URGENT needs of:
• Bethany School for Girls (West Bank, Palestine)
• Shelters for the Elderly & Disabled (Ukraine)
• Education for Orphans & Destitute Children in Africa (Uganda)
• Meals for the Elderly (San Francisco)

👉To watch the Fundraiser presentations ON-DEMAND please visit https://stjohnbenevolentfund.org

01/07/2025

Merry Christmas!

We’re excited to share with you some heartwarming photos and a video from two shelters we support in Ukraine. Thanks to your generous donations, these shelters were able to purchase two commercial washing machines and a tractor — items they desperately needed to improve daily operations and make life a little easier for those they serve.

Your kindness and continued support are truly appreciated — together, we’re making a real impact.

If you wish to continue supporting these causes, you can do so here on Facebook or through our website at https://stjohnbenevolentfund.org/take-action.

Every contribution helps. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

12/30/2024

As part of a new holiday tradition, several of our Board members, along with volunteers from Russian American Community Services, recently came together to bake ginger cookies for the elderly. This initiative is our way of spreading warmth and joy to those in need within our community during the festive season.

We deeply appreciate your continued support and wish you a New Year filled with peace, happiness, and good health.

11/04/2024

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and generous donations during our Annual Fundraiser on October 19, 2024!

We invite you to watch and share the video recordings of the
event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8EN5GBNdSY&list=PLI2EvYlQFKCxXNUGwbbMN6R5zZi0n15FH

09/23/2024

Join us for our Annual ZOOM Fundraiser!

📅 Sat, Oct 19, 2024 | ⏰ 11 am - 12 pm (PDT)

Support St. John’s mission to care for orphans, children, and the elderly.

Keynote: His Grace Bishop Irenei (ROCOR)
Special guests: Mother Maria (Bethany) & Mother Seraphima (Ukraine)

👉 Register: https://stjohnbenevolentfund.org/fundraiser-registration

07/20/2024

Our Fund was the keynote guest speaker at the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. John at the iconic InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. Thank you for your generous donations!

05/29/2024

Your donations helped provide gifts to kids for the Easter drawing exhibit organized by our Beneficiary House of Mercy (under Mother Seraphima, Ukraine).

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San Francisco, CA

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https://stjohnbenevolentfund.org/

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