The Sojourner House annual report highlights our accomplishments, shares stories of recovery, and thanks the generous donors and volunteers who help our staff and support our mission. As we began work on our latest annual report, we knew we had quite a story to tell about aspects of 2020 and 2021 — two very tumultuous years. All of us, individuals and nonprofit organizations alike, have stories to share about navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic. But no single story can properly describe our journey since 2020. That’s why our report features a number of stories of partnership, collaboration, and success. In addition, the insight of our organization and board leadership reflect on their experience, and statistics and financials are a testament to the lives changed in our … [Read more...] about A Look Back On A Year of Resilience & Endurance
30th Anniversary
March 22, 2021 by Katie Orr This year, Sojourner House celebrates its 30 year anniversary. In honor of this milestone, we will highlight pivotal figures and moments in Sojourner House’s esteemed history, throughout 2021. The first blog fittingly spotlights Sojourner House’s second executive director and MOMS creator, Norma Raiff. Raiff retired from her executive director role in 2007, but has remained a wonderful friend. As a matter of fact, she joined the MOMS board of directors in 2020. When did you start with Sojourner House? I became Executive Director in 1995. However, I (along with several women who had served on the Women’s Center and Shelter Board) had visited Sojourner earlier. What inspired you to be a part of the … [Read more...] about 30 Years of Sojourner House: An Interview with Norma Raiff