Sojourner’s Place provides shelter and an array of individualized services for homeless men and women that empowers our residents to return to the community as independent citizens. Residents, who sign a contract to address the multiple issues that caused their homelessness, are supported and guided by a case manager, other professional staff—and their peers. Our services are offered without cost to our residents and are applied with compassion and respect for their dignity.
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Congratulations to our Executive Director Robyn Beck-Gott for being named as one of Delaware Today's 2021 Top 40 most empowering women in business. Honorees were selected on their professional achievements and contributions to their community. As the Executive Director of Sojourners' Place since 2016, she has truly been a trailblazer in carving a path for the organization and the people we serve.
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The Delaware City Refinery recently sponsored a charity golf outing to support non-profit organizations. They raised $180,000 to support various organizations that make a difference in the community. Sojourners' Place is extremely grateful for their support, and we are very proud of the impact that we are making. Thank you, Delaware City Refinery!
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Federal Program Helps Non-Profit Through
WSFS Bank AND THE NATIONAL BANK OF MALVERN
Sojourners' is pleased to announce the approval of a PPP Loan through WSFS Bank and The National Bank of Malvern. Board Members led the application efforts. The PPP or Payroll Protection Program assures our dedicated staff can continue to provide services for those in need in our community. The "loan" is forgivable if used for the purpose of paying employee salaries. Thank you to WSFS Bank and The National Bank of Malvern for facilitating this loan and our new payroll account. With our payroll protected for the next few months, Sojourners' Place was able to use funds to make immediate and necessary changes to the facility for COVID safety. Our Facility Director, Derek Smith, expertly installed plexiglass shields, COVID safe workspaces (pictured below), sanitation stations, and other CDC suggested updates to cleaning and maintenance protocol.
Serving God’s People
PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE
SsAM, Matt Shipp, and Sojourners’ Place
by Alice Smith
In July, we celebrated the life of Matt Shipp who graced our community in so many ways. For some of us, the last time we got to see Matt was during the Zoom presentation in April, made by Executive Director Robyn Beck-Gott of Sojourners’ Place - one of SsAM’s community partners.
Robyn was able to give participants background on the founding of Sojourners’ Place, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Matt Ship and the late Max Bell were instrumental in founding this ministry, also known as the “shelter of last resort” for the homeless in Wilmington.
Sister Jeanne Cashman entered the picture with a vision to provide a comprehensive program where homeless individuals could find not only shelter and meals, but also an array of services designed to address the root causes of their homelessness. The program was established at 2901 Governor Printz Boulevard. Sr. Jeanne became the executive director, and Matt Shipp was the founding board chair.
The current executive director, Robyn Gott-Beck, recalls having lunch with Matt to discuss the strong relationship he had with Sr. Jeanne. Matt also mentioned this camaraderie at the Zoom meeting that resembled a “Long Ranger and Tonto” relationship.
As Sojourners’ Place begins its next decade of operation, they intend to keep the same over-arching goal which Matt and Sr. Jeanne espoused in 1991: to CHANGE LIVES! To date, they have served over 1800 individuals. SsAM is grateful knowing that Matt Shipp was instrumental in this important mission.
PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE
SsAM, Matt Shipp, and Sojourners’ Place
by Alice Smith
In July, we celebrated the life of Matt Shipp who graced our community in so many ways. For some of us, the last time we got to see Matt was during the Zoom presentation in April, made by Executive Director Robyn Beck-Gott of Sojourners’ Place - one of SsAM’s community partners.
Robyn was able to give participants background on the founding of Sojourners’ Place, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Matt Ship and the late Max Bell were instrumental in founding this ministry, also known as the “shelter of last resort” for the homeless in Wilmington.
Sister Jeanne Cashman entered the picture with a vision to provide a comprehensive program where homeless individuals could find not only shelter and meals, but also an array of services designed to address the root causes of their homelessness. The program was established at 2901 Governor Printz Boulevard. Sr. Jeanne became the executive director, and Matt Shipp was the founding board chair.
The current executive director, Robyn Gott-Beck, recalls having lunch with Matt to discuss the strong relationship he had with Sr. Jeanne. Matt also mentioned this camaraderie at the Zoom meeting that resembled a “Long Ranger and Tonto” relationship.
As Sojourners’ Place begins its next decade of operation, they intend to keep the same over-arching goal which Matt and Sr. Jeanne espoused in 1991: to CHANGE LIVES! To date, they have served over 1800 individuals. SsAM is grateful knowing that Matt Shipp was instrumental in this important mission.
Protecting our dedicated employees and volunteers.
Our staff and residents tirelessly practice safe measures during the pandemic. Residents assist in cleaning and sanitizing the facility regularly. High contact areas are sanitized throughout each day in addition to our standard daily cleaning practices. New protective plastic barriers, and continued personal safety measures (wearing masks, hand-washing/sanitizing, social distancing), have kept Sojourners' Place COVID-free. Under the remarkable leadership of Executive Director Robyn Beck-Gott, the extraordinary efforts of Sojourners' staff and volunteers have allowed the mission to continue.
Now more than ever, We Are In This Together.
Donations of cleaning supplies, bleach, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes are greatly appreciated and well used.
Our staff and residents tirelessly practice safe measures during the pandemic. Residents assist in cleaning and sanitizing the facility regularly. High contact areas are sanitized throughout each day in addition to our standard daily cleaning practices. New protective plastic barriers, and continued personal safety measures (wearing masks, hand-washing/sanitizing, social distancing), have kept Sojourners' Place COVID-free. Under the remarkable leadership of Executive Director Robyn Beck-Gott, the extraordinary efforts of Sojourners' staff and volunteers have allowed the mission to continue.
Now more than ever, We Are In This Together.
Donations of cleaning supplies, bleach, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes are greatly appreciated and well used.
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Special thanks to First State Community Action agency for awarding Sojourners' Place funding to support our comprehensive case management program.
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Donation Dollars at Work!
Thanks to YOUR contributions, the Sojourners' Place property has a new secure fence and automated gate. This will prevent trespassers from gaining access to our property for the purposes of dumping trash, dealing drugs, and other undesirable behaviors. The safety of our clients and the preservation of our property are of the utmost importance.
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LET'S CONNECT!
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