Grant Funding

Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS are proud to announce a recent grant from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services aimed at addressing alarming disparities and stigma in opioid use disorder and overdose death rates among black and brown communities in Pittsburgh. This funding, derived from the county’s opioid settlement funds, marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to combat opioid addiction and its devastating impact on our community. “Opioid and other substance use disorders continue to impact the black community,” states De’netta Benjamin-Miller, Executive Director of Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. “The funds from this grant will empower us to extend our reach and provide essential support to individuals in need within our … [Read more...] about Addressing Opioid Disparities and Stigma: Sojourner House’s New Initiative in Pittsburgh