The children at MOMS Summer Camp had a blast feeding and petting the baby farm animals on Thursday, July 13th! Barn Yard Petting Zoo brought a baby camel, zebra, llama, donkey, cows, goats, lambs, ducklings, chicks and a little piglet! There were even pony rides. Despite the heat, everyone had a great time being with the animals. Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures. … [Read more...] about Petting Zoo at MOMS Summer Camp 2017
Community
A crowd of 75 people enjoyed great company, a delicious potluck picnic and cool jazz on a summer afternoon when Sojourner House MOMS residents and their neighbors celebrated 27 years of community-building, at its Community Day on July 30. Sojourner House MOMS has been a part of its neighborhood community since it opened in 2004. Please check out our Facebook page for more photos. … [Read more...] about Negley Place Community Day 2017
Kholsen D. Hightower, who joined Sojourner House in March as the Human Resources Generalist, will soon take on an additional role: as board president of the Pittsburgh Chapter of The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). Hightower will officially become president at NAAAHR’s launch and induction ceremony on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Rivers Casino Allegheny Room. East Liberty-based Sojourner House provides faith-based residential treatment and other services to addicted women and their children to break the intergenerational cycle. Hightower is primarily responsible for benefits administration, compensation and wage structure, talent acquisition, performance and development management, compliance and administration, while supporting diversity … [Read more...] about NEW SOJOURNER HOUSE HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF MEMBER TO BECOME NAAAHR BOARD PRESIDENT
The skies cleared in time for Shadyside Presbyterian Church’s 24th Annual Strawberry Festival the evening June 9. Hundreds of attendees – including Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS families -- enjoyed each other’s company while playing games and eating “everything strawberry” … and all the while, supporting Sojourner House MOMS. For numerous years, Shadyside Presbyterian has selected Sojourner House to be the recipient of proceeds from the festival. “We are blessed by the ongoing support of our friends at Shadyside Presbyterian Church,” said Sojourner House Executive Director Joann Cyganovich. “It’s so reassuring to know that our friends there continue to keep our families close to their hearts." … [Read more...] about Fun had by all at Strawberry Festival!
The 24th Annual Shadyside Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival will take place THIS Friday, June 9, 5:30-8 p.m., at the church, 5121 Westminster Place! The Shadyside congregation will host a traditional evening of fun, games and delicious food to celebrate the arrival of summer and once again support one of its mission partners ... Sojourner House! With something for everyone, the festival offers a perfect evening of fun. Menu items include fresh strawberries, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, grilled hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, tossed salad, and beverages. Baked goods also will be available for purchase. Activities will include games on the church lawn with prizes for everyone, children's crafts, balloons, and face painting. (In the event of rain, the festivities will move … [Read more...] about Shadyside Presbyterian Strawberry Festival: “Berry” Good Time for a Good Cause!
Volunteers are part of the backbone of Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. As a matter of fact, hundreds of volunteers support Sojourner House and MOMS throughout the year, every year. That’s why Sojourner House makes a point of celebrating and recognizing its volunteers each spring. Liz Wasel, Childcare Development and Volunteer Coordinator, coordinated this year’s dinner, which took place the evening of Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Sojourner House. “We at Sojourner House could not do what we do without our volunteers,” said Wasel. “There is never a job that’s too little, and our volunteers do the job because they care about us.” “The annual volunteer event is what we like to do to show how much Sojourner House appreciates the volunteers,” Wasel continued. “I personally … [Read more...] about Sojourner House Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Recognition Dinner