The Sophia Way is a non-profit agency located in Bellevue, Washington. We are registered in the State of Washington as a 501(c)(3) as The Sophia Way.

Mission

The mission of The Sophia Way is to help end homelessness for adult women in East King County by providing shelter, life skills training, social services and supportive permanent housing, offering a path from homelessness to stable independent living.

Philosophy

We believe in the necessity of shelter and safe living conditions for all persons. Our goal is to address this fundamental need of citizens of our community and improve the quality of life of adult homeless women. We believe in the equality of all, cherishing diversity, and treating each person we meet—client, volunteer, donor, staff—with the same respect, dignity, and care.

Values

The Sophia Way...

• Actively respects diversity in all regards. Supporting and encouraging both individuality and personal growth.
• Empowers women to achieve personal objectives on their journey through life.
• Guides women with compassionate authority.
• Invites participation within the entire community.
• Works to increases the capacity of both shelter and housing avenues for those in need.
• Builds a sustainable program.

Client Success Requires

• Providing services for clients that aid them along their independent journeys.
• Helping individuals attain self-sufficiency through continued case management, life skills, companion program, financial and employment coaching.
• Providing women with housing opportunities and providing them with resources that will enable them to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency.