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Join us for 8th Annual Victorian Tea
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 1:23am
You Are Cordially Invited to the 8th Annual Victorian Tea Presented by Citizens Bank & UPMC Health Plan Sunday, April 22, 2012Revisit the charming tradition of afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and fine teas. Celebrate the mission and work of Sojourner House and hear inspiring stories of the mothers and children who live there.
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Support Us at the Highmark Walk May 19th
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 12:10am
Make a difference one step at a time! Encourage your families, friends and those in your community to participate in the 10th Anniversary, Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community in Pittsburgh. The event will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at our new home, Stage AE on the North Shore. 70 local health and human service agencies will benefit from this year’s event including the Sojourner House.
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A Thankful Day of Giving
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 4:42pm
On October 4, 2011 all charitable donations made through PittsburghGives.org received a portion of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s $500,000 matching pool. Every year we are amazed by The Pittsburgh Foundation’s “Day of Caring” donors. This year donors helped Allegheny and Westmoreland counties raise 6.4 million dollars. Sojourner House raised a total of $2,255.00 and will be matched 14.5 cents for every dollar. Thank you, thank you!
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News

Fall Newsletter: Moving Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:26pm
A Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends of Sojourner House,When I come to work in the morning, I have a sense of pride when I see the bright faces of our kids eagerly awaiting the school bus with their mothers. For many of these children, these simple moments are nothing short of miraculous. For what is often the first time, each child has their mothers seeing them off to school, and she is clean and sober!
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A Message from the Executive Director
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 4:39pm
Life at Sojourner House reminds me of the powerful bond between mothers and children. No matter how troubled their lives, children long to have a relationship with their mothers. Every day I meet courageous women whose love for their children is one of; if not the only thing in their lives powerful enough to make them want to overcome their addictions. I see children who love their mothers unconditionally, and support them no matter how many times they have been disappointed.
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Our Summer Strawberry Festival at Sojourner House
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 4:37pm
Residents of Sojourner House and MOMS were invited to kick off the summer at the 18th Annual Strawberry Festival at Shadyside Presbyterian Church on June 10th. Our families enjoyed fun activities and games, pony rides, and delicious food - including strawberry shortcakes, hot dogs, and root beer floats! Everyone had a blast spending the evening outside in beautiful weather. Shadyside Presbyterian Church also donated all proceeds from the festival's activities to Sojourner House and MOMS!
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Summertime Fun at Sojourner House MOMS
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 4:30pm
There's no such thing as a lazy summer here at Sojourner House MOMS! The children stayed busy this summer with fun and educational activities at MOMS day camp, generously supported by Homeless Children's Education Fund. The camp lasted five weeks and included activities like cooking, dance, and foreign language instruction, as well as outdoor activities.
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