It was an emotional, moving, and a meaningful moment as Gail D'Alessio, on behalf of the Grace Lutheran Church Congregation, presented their gift to Karina O’ Malley, Board Member and Alisa Chatinsky, Interim Executive Director. [caption id="attachment_7541" align="aligncenter" width="800"] L to R: Karina O'Malley, Gail D'Alessio,...
Sharon Roos, a much-loved supporter of The Sophia Way, shares her story. Our connection to The Sophia Way came about in many different ways. We volunteer regularly, and through some of our activities, we became increasingly aware of the plight of people trying to overcome...
April 10, 2019: "Welcome to all for being here, and thank you so much for your incredible support of our shared vision to build a permanent space for woman and families that are struggling with homelessness on the Eastside." The groundbreaking ceremony was a momentous event....
Grace Lutheran Church of Bellevue has been a compassionate and committed supporter of The Sophia Way since we started in 2008. They’ve hosted our shelter on weekends, and our Support Network meetings. They’ve donated quilts, meals, financial gifts, and more. On March 2, they gave us...
Symetra Donation to The Sophia Way Will Help Keep Eastside Emergency Shelter for Women Open Year-Round Again in 2019 BELLEVUE, Wash. — (Feb. 8, 2019) — Symetra, a national provider of employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, has committed a second $100,000 donation to The Sophia Way,...
We honor the strength of the more than 4,000 women you helped us serve and deeply appreciate your immeasurable and steadfast support. Dear Friends of The Sophia Way, On December 8, 2008, eight mats were placed on the floor of a church. That winter night, The Sophia Way...
The Day Center has been a vital resource for women without homes who need a place that offers every day care and services. In 2014, The Sophia Way took over the Day Center services at Sophia’s Place. Until then, the center, known as the Angeline’s Day...
SNIPPETS FROM THE PAST In 2013, Karina O’Malley spoke at an outreach event about The Sophia Way's five-year journey serving women experiencing homelessness on the Eastside. Five years. This is not such a long time. Looking back, though, it feels like an eternity. Five years ago, there...
SNIPPETS FROM THE PAST In May 2009, C moved into her own apartment. She was the first woman to seek shelter at The Sophia Way and the first to get housing. That year, 16 women found their homes. The late Helen Leuzzi (founder of The Sophia Way,...
SNIPPETS FROM THE PAST On August 7, 2008, Eastside community members met to discuss setting up a new shelter. It was the beginning of The Sophia Way's journey. Barely five months later, on December 8, The Sophia Way opened its doors to welcome women and offer a place...