Thank you for helping us ensure women at our shelters have a warm, welcoming place to rest and heal. And, sometimes, just a quiet place to learn a new skill – Cathy is studying to complete the degree she needs to pursue her chosen vocational...
Dear Friends, A year ago, The Sophia Way embraced a shared leadership model that fosters collaboration, innovative thinking, and knowledge sharing. Like many other nonprofit organizations, we are learning that this is a robust framework for decision-making and communication. We strongly believe that the organization is benefiting...
Dear Friends, We are delighted to present The Sophia Way's Gratitude Report 2021. Your caring, compassion, and generosity helped ensure that women had the shelter and safety they needed during the continuing pandemic. Please read the report and share it widely. If you have questions about...
Dear Sujata, We are halfway through 2022 and have good news to share. We set a goal to house 100 women this year, and six months into the year, 57 women have found a place to call home! Case managers have supported women in finding employment, building life...
Highlights of the event held on June 15, 2022 Senior women seeking shelter have unique needs and The Sophia Way ensures they have the resources to find stability. With support from Lewith Trust, we have started a program that provides three women with housing in cottages...
Dear Friends, Together, we to speak up and advocate for women and individuals without housing. We foster a culture of welcoming, belonging, and accepting everyone for who they are and their choices. We stand with our clients and create safe spaces. We help them heal from their...
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...