Megan Duncan joined The Sophia Way on March 19 as our Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator. Hers was a trial by fire and she has stepped up to the challenges. She writes about her introduction to the organization at a very difficult time. Starting a new job...
This article was published was published in ProPublica on March 25, 2020. Pro-Publica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Governments Are Telling Americans to Stay at Home. But Thousands of People Don’t Have One. Homelessness was at crisis levels in the United States. COVID-19 has...
The Sophia Way is closely monitoring the increasing health crisis in our community. Please check this page as we keep you updated about our news and our critical needs. We are working together as a community to support the women we serve, and now, more...
We are pleased to announce that Alisa Chatinsky has accepted the role of Executive Director. As you are aware, late last year, The Sophia Way embarked on a search for a new executive director but we were unable to find a candidate that would be...
An estimated 2,147 individuals were living in vehicles according to the 2019 King County Point-In-Time count. That is nearly one in five (19%) of the unsheltered population. The Sophia Way’s Outreach Program supports people where they are (including vehicles). Sujata Agrawal writes about the challenges...
The Sophia Way 101 is your opportunity to learn about our mission to end homelessness for women and how you can get involved as an episodic or regular volunteer, meal donor, and supporter. Currently we are holding this as a virtual event. Every third Tuesday, 4 -...
Shouts of “hello” greet Dietra as she walks into the Day Center. She stops by a table and asks a woman if she had a good night’s rest. Another woman hugs her, and Dietra tears up. They are not just clients but her friends and...
"If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love." ~ Maya Angelou Valentine's is the time to send your wishes to your loved ones, to show them how much you love them. This Valentine's we are asking you to show your love...
Every year, the holidays are a joyful and rewarding time at The Sophia Way. The Holiday Gifting Initiative brings together the community with just one goal – to make the holidays a happy one for women we serve. “It’s very rewarding to put together the gifts...
BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON (Jan 11, 2020) – Our region is facing a cold-weather wave that is brutal to those experiencing homelessness. In this difficult time, The Sophia Way is extending its hours so that there are no gaps in our service to provide care and support...
