The Sophia Way

🎁Help us bring holiday cheer to 170 women in our programs, from those recently housed to those in outreach, through our Holiday Gifting Program! We’re putting together gift bags with new items like robes, slipper socks, coloring books, and $25 gift cards. 📅 Donate by December 4th! 🛒 Shop through our Amazon Wishlist or drop off items at our Donation Center on Wednesdays, 12-2 pm. For links and info, visit https://lnkd.in/gVbvDhEM. Your support will make this season brighter! Thank you for spreading joy! 💜

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Sophia Way! Wishing you a safe and fun-filled day, however you choose to celebrate! 🎃

Join Us for a Night Out, for A Night Inside! Make a difference in the lives of women in our community who need it most! Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, fine wine, and fantastic raffle prizes – all for a great cause. Your night out will directly support women in our community, providing them with a safe, comforting place to stay. Date: Friday, November 8th Time: 7-9pm Location: Redmond Community Center, 6505 176th Ave NE, Redmond Together, let’s make sure no woman in our community is left without a safe place to sleep. Every dollar raised helps provide another night of safety, care, and hope. Bring your friends, support a critical cause, and make a difference! REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gHfCMudE

A wife, mother, and veteran—homeless at 67. Amara never planned for this, and no one does. Yet her story is one of many across the region and country—people facing homelessness in their twilight years, when they should be finding peace and comfort. After losing her husband and being left alone in Seattle, Amara came to Sophia’s Place for shelter and support. Despite battling health issues and a cancer diagnosis, she persevered with the care and guidance of her case manager. She found housing and celebrated being cancer-free! Read her story: sophiaway.org/amara-story Amara’s story is just one of the more than 5,000 women who’ve found safety and a path to a home of thier own, thanks to The Sophia Way's dedicated staff and case managers and the incredible support of our community. Join us on December 7 to celebrate 15 years of helping women find safety and stability. https://lnkd.in/gDymBH6d

Joy, Laughter, Connections! Our Community Brunch on October 19th was a heartwarming celebration of togetherness. The women we serve had the chance to shop for cozy winter wear, enjoy haircuts, and proudly show off their new looks! Our amazing staff and volunteers made sure it was a day to remember with delicious food, fun bingo, and fantastic prizes. One participant said it best: "The food was amazing, the music was lively, and the variety of goods was incredible. The hugs and smiles were exactly what I needed. Thank you, Sophia Way for this beautiful experience!" Even more photos are coming soon!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? If you're a high school student eager to help and available to volunteer in person in the Bellevue/Kirkland area, the Youth Engagement Committee is your chance to take action and help women experiencing homelessness in East King County. Whether you’re into advocacy, fundraising, or volunteering, this Committee is all about using your voice and skills to create real change. Monthly meetings will be held via Zoom, beginning next Tuesday, October 29th. Please pass this information along to any students who may be interested! It’s a fantastic way for them to get volunteer hours, develop leadership skills, and make a lasting impact in our community. Learn more and sign up today at sophiaway.org/yec.

There's still time to sign up for Coffee with the Executive Director next Tuesday. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/g-JpaatQ and start your day with updates and insights on The Sophia Way's programs from our Executive Director, Dietra Clayton.

A major milestone in our journey! In November 2012, we proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sophia’s Place—our first shelter providing 21 women with a safe, supportive space. Thanks to the generous donation of space by St. Luke's Lutheran Church, we were able to offer these women a new beginning. Just two months later, on December 7th, 21 women moved into their new home, filled with joy knowing they no longer had to sleep on floor mats. Instead, they had raised beds, personal space, and access to amenities, including a full-size kitchen, community area, and more. "Knowing that I have the same safe place and bed every night is huge!" said one woman, sharing what it meant to her. Read about Sophia’s Place: https://lnkd.in/gxUjvdBf

Thank you to Tata Consultancy Services for their September meal donation. They have been providing a hot lunch once a month since 2018! Longtime repeat donors like this wonderful group help ensure that we are able to nourish women in our community. Want to join them? Visit sophiaway.org/nourish.

We honor every person who has walked alongside us and continues to support our mission. Our Resilience & Renewal Celebration is for you as much as it is for the women we serve. Sign up now and join us on December 7! sophiaway.org/tsw15