There's much happening at the shelters as staff and clients engage and interact… To honor the arrival of Spring, staff and clients at Helen's Place and Sophia's Place came together to deep clean and declutter the spaces. And, celebrated with an arcade night, singing karaoke, playing...
Marty Wilhelm shares why she supports The Sophia Way My parents modeled the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community through their actions. I have tried to embrace their philosophy. It is evident that homelessness is a major concern in our communities, and I looked...
Dear Friends, We give our heartfelt thanks to the community of volunteers that give every day, in many different ways – YOU make a difference! Over the last year, volunteers stepped up to support women, giving them comfort with nourishing meals, joy with treats and birthday celebrations, and...
Dear Friends, Each and every day we witness the determination, strength, and caring that women display and share throughout the community. We celebrate International Women's Day every day at The Sophia Way! We endeavor to uphold the values of our founder, Helen Leuzzi, who started the organization...
Mayor Lynne Robinson spoke openly and sincerely at our Community Conversation on February 16. She shared the community goal areas for the Bellevue Human Services Commission: food for all and a roof over their heads, supportive relationships between families, communities, and neighborhoods, a safe haven from...
Dear Friends, We honor and recognize Black excellence and the contributions that Black people make every day in our community, culture, and way of life. We celebrate their achievements that create change – past, present, and future. These contributions lift us all and inspire us to...
It was a cold holiday season in the Pacific Northwest region as temperatures dropped to below freezing on Christmas Day, and snowfall disrupted life even more that week. Fortunately, staff at The Sophia Way shelters were ready to face the significant challenges with confidence and...
Dear Friends, As we begin a new year, our commitment remains unchanged – to be a place of hope and change for women and support them on their journey to stability. The Sophia Way has been able to pivot and change the way we operate since the...
Dear Friends, Thirteen years ago tonight, women seeking shelter on the Eastside were able to come inside for the night. A place that offered warmth, safety, and nourishment and provided energy and hope for the next day. Because of you and everything you do, more than...
"Sophia, Zee, and I are coming to the table with different skills, and we will weave them together to propel the organization forward. It's going to lend to us to always be ahead of the curve, meet women where they are, and give them what...