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"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a sojourner and you welcomed me" Matthew 25:35
2013 RCU Charity Classic
You can help Sojourner House by participating in the RCU Charity Classic on Saturday, June 29th. Proceeds from the event, which is billed as one of the largest Run/Walks in the Chippewa Valley, will benefit Sojourner House and two other regional shelters. Events include a 10K (6.2 mile) and 2 Mile Walk/Run and Children’s ½ and ¼ Mile Races. Pre-registered participants will receive a free T-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the top three females and males in each age group. Pre-registration is $17 ($22 after June 25) for the adult Run/Walks and $7 ($12 after June 25) for the Children’s Races. Last year, more than 1,100 individuals participated in the event. For more information and/or to register, visit www.rcu.org.
First Year Statistics at Sojourner House
November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012
387 Different People were Served
287 Males - 100 Females
39.9 years old is the median age
12% of our guests were veterans
In 1 year we have provided 12,112 beds which averages out to 33 people/beds per night |
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We are called to be servants to the Lord, to serve the people of God. “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). Our calling is not to pick and choose whom we’ll serve – man or woman, those who look like us, believe as we believe – but rather to serve all God’s people with dignity and respect. That service can be transforming, life-giving, even redemptive. Jesus encountered so many diverse personalities and needs, and delved deeply into human relationships. So too, we try to open our hearts and hands to the many lives that we encounter who are challenged by daily life. Sometimes we’re heartbroken, but most often we’re witnesses to the stone that has been rolled back and the fullness discovered in the empty tomb. The empty tomb is an affirmation by God of this very world; a world of new life that has been transformed and opened to us by the love of Christ. His life, His love is in our hearts and each time we compassionately reach out to another we witness the Risen Christ. - Deacon Richard Sage
The Sojourner House opened its doors on November 1, 2011. We are a haven for single adult men and women, offering a safe, clean place, regardless of what their ambitions or hopes are, to sleep overnight, shower, clean their clothing, and have breakfast while ensuring our guest's personal dignity, respect and safety.
The Sojourner House is open year round from 7 pm in the evening to 7 am in the morning. We can provide sleeping arrangements for up to 30 men and 8 women. In order to receive sleeping facilities, laundry and shower privileges, guests must have a 0.0 alcohol level. However, we also have space for up to 4 additional guests in a special recliner facility, helping these guests to get in out of the elements into a safe environment. Everyone is accepted into the shelter unless they are presenting with unruly or boisterous behavior. A safe environment will be maintained. No substances or weapons will be permitted on the premises. A core staff is employed by Catholic Charities, with a large supplement of volunteers for support! This is a first-come, first-serve basis. All are welcome!
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