Mark your calendar! Critical Needs Day is August 6, 2024 On August 6th, we invite you to join us for Critical Needs Day to support the mothers, children, and families we serve at Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. This special day of giving is a crucial opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families facing substance use disorders and homelessness. Your generous donation can provide life-saving care and essential resources to support their long-term recovery and stability. How Your Donation Helps Every contribution counts, and donations of $25 or more may be eligible for a match of $0.50 to the dollar, maximizing the impact of your generosity. Here’s how your donation can make a difference: Why Your Support Matters Families at Sojourner House … [Read more...] about Join Us for Critical Needs Day on August 6th: Our Families Need Your Support
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As our fiscal year comes to an end, it's the perfect time to reflect on the inspiring stories and events that have shaped our journey. From community-driven campaigns to heartfelt events, each initiative has brought us closer to our mission: helping mothers, children, and families facing substance use disorder and homelessness find a brighter future. Here are some of the highlights from this memorable year. Giving Tuesday Impact Campaign Stories Our Giving Tuesday Impact Campaign was a tremendous success, thanks to the unwavering support of our community. The inspiring stories we shared showcased the strength, empathy, and hope mothers and their children find at Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. For Vanessa, Sam, and Nishauna, our programs have been … [Read more...] about Inspiring Stories and Impactful Moments: A Year in Review
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has revealed a sad and shocking fact: 321,566 children lost a parent to a drug overdose between 2011 and 2021. This shows just how much substance use disorders are hurting families across the United States. Key Findings The Need for Holistic Care These findings highlight the urgent need for a more complete approach to helping people with substance use problems. Programs need to support not just individuals but also their families “These heartbreaking statistics show the importance of programs that support recovery for the whole family. Holistic, compassionate care for parents and their children helps prevent overdoses and saves lives.”De’netta Benjamin Miller, Executive Director of Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, … [Read more...] about The Hidden Impact of the Opioid Crisis: Children Left Behind
The 20th Annual Victorian Tea wasn't just a fundraiser; it was a celebration of two decades of making a difference. Here's to many more years of tea, joy, and changing lives together! Record-Breaking Fundraising: For the first time, the Victorian Tea grossed more than $100,000. The generosity of our supporters surpassed all expectations. We are so grateful to each person who donated to help us surpass our goals. The funds raised will directly benefit the mothers, children and families of Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. They will provide crucial support and resources to those in recovery. It's heartwarming to see our community come together to empower those who need it most. Recognition of Excellence: We were honored to present Pearl of Hope awards to Murrysville … [Read more...] about A Memorable Celebration:
The relationship between mental health and substance abuse is complicated and interrelated. We have previously written about destigmatizing substance use, and unfortunately, mental health issues are also often stigmatized. But by understanding these disorders and how they influence each other, we can create an environment that promotes healing and recovery. It must be noted: not everyone with substance use disorder also experiences mental health issues. Nor does someone having mental health disorders mean that they will engage in substance use. But there is a strong correlation between the two that needs to be understood to offer better support to people struggling with these health issues. Here are just a few of the ways that substance use disorder and mental health … [Read more...] about How Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Influence Each Other