Beyond the Checkbook: Meaningful Ways to Support Sojourner House
Every gift to Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS helps mothers and children find safety, stability, and the chance to build new beginnings. While many supporters give through one-time or recurring donations, there are other powerful ways to make a lasting impact on the families we serve.
Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund allows you to recommend charitable gifts to organizations you care about while receiving immediate tax benefits. You can direct a gift to Sojourner House today or schedule recurring contributions through your DAF sponsor. If your DAF is with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can even make a gift directly through our website’s DAF widget for convenience and security.
Create a Legacy with a Planned Gift
Including Sojourner House in your will or estate plans is a meaningful way to ensure that families in recovery continue to find hope for generations to come. A planned gift can be as simple as adding a charitable bequest to your will, trust, or estate documents. Every legacy gift—large or small—helps ensure the sustainability of our mission now more than ever.
Name Sojourner House as a Beneficiary
Naming Sojourner House as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, retirement account, or IRA is another way to make a significant future gift without affecting your current finances. This simple change can often be made online through your plan provider and ensures your legacy continues to provide housing, recovery services, and stability for mothers and children in need.
Donate Stocks or Appreciated Assets
Gifts of appreciated securities—such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds—can offer you unique tax advantages while supporting our programs. By donating appreciated assets directly, you can avoid capital gains taxes and make a larger impact with your gift.
Ready to Learn More?
At Sojourner House, every act of generosity strengthens the safety net for families healing from substance use disorder. If you’d like to learn more about these giving opportunities or explore which option is right for you, please contact Laura McCurdy, Director of Advancement, at lmccurdy@sjhpa.org or call 412-441-7783.
Together, we can ensure that every mother and child has the chance to thrive—now more than ever.