HCEF awarded Sophie Roe a grant to recently conduct a science workshop for children. Roe calls Pittsburgh, PA her home and is currently attending Pomona College in Claremont, CA. The grant for this science learning project was given by The Draper Center for Community Partnerships, Pomona's community engagement center, where Roe works as a student coordinator. When asked, Roe chose to do the workshop at Sojourner House MOMS, “because I was familiar with [MOMS] as I worked there as a volunteer in high school … I always had so much fun working with the children of [MOMS] as a high school volunteer, and I thought it would be fun to come back and teach some science." The three-week workshop focused on introducing plant and human cells. The children at MOMS learned about photosynthesis, … [Read more...] about HCEF Children’s Science Workshop at Sojourner House MOMS
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Art Expressions lead an ornament making class with 5 children from Sojourner House MOMS at Sankofa. The children ranged from age 5 to age 12. First, the children were given a small, canvas board to paint on. Then, they were given sequins and beads to glue onto their painted ornament. The children had so much fun mixing the colors and bouncing ideas off of each other. Everyone who participated created a unique and beautiful ornament. … [Read more...] about Art Expressions Class for the Children at Sojourner House MOMS
For the holiday season, Pittsburgh Glass Works has volunteered at Sojourner House. They have generously provided the residents of Sojourner House with a continental breakfast and a wreath making session. PGW served breakfast to the mothers and children. After breakfast, PGW demonstrated how to make a Christmas wreath. Staff, residents and volunteers helped each other create the most beautiful Christmas wreaths. Thank you Pittsburgh Glass Works for donating such a fun activity right before the busy holiday. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Glass Works Donates Wreath Making Session
Midas has generously partnered with the Sojourner House for fundraising! For a donation of just $20 you will receive a card with two coupons: one “free” and “half-off” a second regular oil change –or– you can redeem the coupons for $20 and $15 off any service. Most Pittsburgh area Midas locations are participating. Please see the coupon for all the details of this special offer. 100% of your $20 donation through the Midas fundraiser supports the mission of Sojourner House. Plus through the end of this year the FISA Foundation will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar! Act now and your $20 will double to $40 which could provide the children at Sojourner House with snow boots and supplies for extra-curricular school activities! YOU can HELP! To buy or sell the Midas coupons, … [Read more...] about Midas Fundraiser to Support Sojourner House
Message Carrier’s of Pennsylvania’s Recovery Light's Up The Night Bike Ride on September 19th, had quite a damp outcome as riders were drenched as they perched their bikes at the starting line. The 7-mile bike ride around the East End of Pittsburgh was reduced to a quick loop around the neighborhood as drizzle turned to downpours. The event, which was held in honor of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Awareness Month, had partners including Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, who kindly donated helmets for the ladies, and Healthy Ride Pittsburgh, whom graciously rented the Sojourner House women bikes for the event. As rain continued to fall on the riders, the outing was shortened for safety concerns. Jade Wellness, who was present to support the event, rewarded the women of Sojourner House as … [Read more...] about Riding for Recovery
You can now watch and share Sojourner House's 25th anniversary film, "Fight Song." Set to Rachel Platten's song by the same name, the video debuted at the 12th Annual Victorian Tea. Carolyn Klasnick Brooks of Post Script Productions filmed and produced the film. The video features founding board member Peggy Reding and staff member JoAnn English, who opened the doors to Sojourner House in 1991 and have remained centrally involved for 25 years. Sojourner House residents, volunteers, staff, and even children who grew up in the program in the 1990s participated in the filming, which took place over one day in February. Special thanks to Christina McLachlan, former Sojourner House staff member, who sparked the idea for this video! Please share this moving celebration of Sojourner House's … [Read more...] about Watch Now: “Fight Song” Video