It is a very different summer than those of years past. However, we continue to look for the sunshine and blue skies to uplift our spirits to better cope with the pandemic and systemic racism that plagues our nation. The Sophia Way hosted a healing vigil...
Dear Friends, Like many of you, we are processing what is happening on the Eastside, in Seattle, and across the nation. We are deeply concerned that in our community and our country, there are places where people are not treated equally; that systemic racism exists in...
Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to share with you a touching note from a guest at our shelter. "I am eternally grateful for these optimal health precautions and a chance at rest and relaxation. It has been extremely positive and stabilizing, giving me deep healing...
Dear Friends, We have much to be grateful for. The sun is shining in our community and social distancing seems to be working. We celebrate that news, and we celebrate YOU! In the last 45 days, when our world turned upside down and we faced a reality...
Dear Friends, As the world and our community come together, we hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. This past month has been daunting and extraordinary for all of us. Our communities are being pushed and tested in ways far beyond what we...
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...
Angela Murray joined The Sophia Way as Executive Director in April 2015. She played a critical role in stabilizing the organization, growing its programs and outreach, building a strong, empowered team and instituting a caring work culture that enabled the organization to better support the...
For us at The Sophia Way, 2019 will be a year of building and reaching out to even more women experiencing homelessness. In spring, we will be breaking ground in Kirkland to begin building a permanent emergency shelter for women and for families with children. The...
The changing human impact of homelessness is becoming increasingly evident on a daily basis at The Sophia Way. In fact, what we are seeing in the depth of need is a growing phenomenon and one that we are stretching to meet. The women we are serving...
Changing the Narrative on Homelessness As we begin this pivotal election year, we must and can change the way we think about homelessness. Our beliefs about people experiencing homelessness are deeply embedded in our internal and cultural biases. One of the most harmful narratives I hear...
