Several students from Carnegie Mellon University volunteered at Sojourner House during CMU’s annual 1000Plus Day of Service, on Saturday, October 7, 2017. During the event, the volunteers performed yard work and cleaned the property surrounding Sojourner House’s East Liberty residence. Lending a helping hand were Interim CMU president, Farnam Jahanian, and Jim Rohr, Chairman of the Board. 1000plus is a collective of 1,000 Carnegie Mellon University students, faculty, staff, and alumni who join forces each year to provide a variety of community service projects at organizations throughout the Pittsburgh area … all with the goal of creating a positive impact. Sojourner House, along with multiple other organizations, was one of the recipients of these services this year. … [Read more...] about Carnegie Mellon University’s 1000plus Day of Service
Events
Cool temperatures didn’t keep the Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS family from celebrating in a big way at its annual Sista to Sista Picnic on August 24, 2017, in Highland Park. Lots of fun and lots of food was had by all. The afternoon also included a heartfelt memorial service remembering loved ones the Sojourner House/MOMS family has lost this past year. … [Read more...] about Sista to Sista Picnic & Memorial Service 2017
Attention, back-to-school shoppers! You're invited to Alex and Ani Pittsburgh's "Charmed by Charity" event to support Sojourner House ... in Shadyside AND at Ross Park Mall! We hope you can stop by Alex and Ani Pittsburgh's "Charmed by Charity" event Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3-5 p.m., at 5505 Walnut St., Shadyside, and at Ross Park Mall. Enjoy refreshments and explore the newest Alex and Ani collections while supporting a wonderful cause ... 15 percent of all proceeds will be donated to support Sojourner House! A Sojourner House representative will be on hand to share information about this amazing organization. Please contact sorr@sjhpa.org to RSVP or for more information. … [Read more...] about Alex + Ani “Charmed by Charity” Fundraising Event to Support Sojourner House
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
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
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!