By Lindsey Hayakawa Feb. 3, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sojourner House will highlight inspirational female roles from black history, each week in February. Deservedly, Sojourner Truth is the first woman to be highlighted. Sojourner House stands on her shoulders, by caring and showing compassion to the people we serve. Sojourner Truth’s story and accomplishments inspire us to fight for freedom from the slavery of addiction. Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, NY, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover her son in 1828, she became the first black woman to win such a case against a white man. She gave herself the … [Read more...] about In honor of …. Sojourner Truth
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By Lindsey Hayakawa Jan. 25, 2021 Self-care. Work-life balance. Effective coping strategies. Addressing harassment. All of these are crucial topics to discuss. And that they were, during “Women & Workplace Wellness,” a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by Ola Jackson, owner of Onyx Women Network (OWN). The candid discussion, sponsored by Highmark and Allegheny Health Network, took place on Dec. 29. “Our Women and Workplace Zoom event was so badly needed at this time. It turned out to be one of the most successful online events that we had. The response great,” said Jackson. One of the panel participants: Sojourner House’s very own Executive Director, De’netta Benjamin-Miller. “De'netta Benjamin-Miller brought so much insight to … [Read more...] about Sojourner House Executive Director took part in Women & Workplace Wellness panel discussion
Bynums Marketing & Communications, Inc. and BCC Ministries Go Virtual With the 2020 Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards; Event Celebrates 10 Years of Honoring Persons of Faith and Courage Bynums Marketing & Communications, Inc. and BCC Ministries are pleased to present the Tenth Annual Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2020, at 6:45 p.m. In sensitivity to the COVID-19 epidemic, this will be a virtual event. Awardees selected for this honor include individuals from various industries who have demonstrated faith and courage in their chosen field. This year’s awardees include: Micheline Barkley BUSINESS Mike Logan SPORTS De’netta Benjamin-Miller, LCSW SOCIAL SERVICES Pastor Eric L. Ewell, Sr. RELIGION Marlin D. … [Read more...] about Sojourner House Executive Director, De’netta Benjamin-Miller, receiving Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Award during virtual event on Aug. 21
Dear Friends of Sojourner House, One of the first objects that our clients, staff, volunteers, and guests see upon entering our building is a photo of great African-American preacher Sojourner Truth. As many of you know, our 29-year-old organization was named after Sojourner Truth who was nothing short of a heroine and a role model for all generations that have followed. Truth was born into slavery, but escaped to freedom in 1826. She gave herself the name Sojourner Truth in 1843 after she became convinced that God had called her to leave the city and go into the countryside "testifying the hope that was in her." During the Civil War, Truth helped recruit Black troops for the Union Army. An electrifying public speaker, Sojourner Truth committed her life to being a … [Read more...] about A Message For Social Justice
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has developed educational materials for using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Click on the buttons below to see the educational materials which provide instructions for putting on PPE, taking off PPE, and disposing of PPE. The Infection Control Guidance page on the CDC’s website provides more information for healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals. … [Read more...] about The CDC’s Guide on PPE
We asked three staff members at Sojourner House/MOMS how the COVID-19 pandemic has been impacting their work and home lives. Matt Lewis, Director of Finance & Operations at Sojourner House Where did you grow up? "I was raised in Mars, PA." When did you start working at Sojourner House? "October 2017" What is your typical workday like during the COVID-19 crisis? "Lots of training and meetings, so, with the work that still needs to be done, it definitely makes for a longer work day!" Any proud moments or positive interactions during the crisis that you’d like to share? "Not necessarily a specific moment, but I hear about people in different positions within our organization stepping up in different ways, and I hear about SoHo and MOMS receiving assistance from people outside … [Read more...] about Meet Three Members of Our Amazing Staff