Sojourner's Shelter gearing up for some much-needed summer work

  • Date: June 07, 2010
  • Dateline: Charleston, W.Va.
  • Contacts: Laura Jordan YWCA Director of Marketing & Communication ljordan@ywcacharleston.org (304) 340-3557
As we gear up for summer, the YWCA Sojourner's Shelter is gearing up for some much-needed changes as well! Since the program moved to its current location on Washington Street East in 1992, it has provided shelter and services around the clock, 365 days a year to those in greatest need in our community. While occasional renovations and repairs have been made throughout this time, the facility has never received an extensive overhaul during these past 18 years. Therefore, we realize that a temporary program relocation will be necessary to accomplish these much-needed remodeling and repair projects.

We are currently looking into alternate facilities to temporarily house residents this summer while we undertake these projects to create a safer, more sanitary and updated facility for our clients. During any temporary relocation, the program will still fully operate off-site and continue to provide basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing, along with comprehensive supportive services such as counseling, case management, children's programs, and housing, relocation and transportation assistance. Once an alternate temporary location is established, we will be able to provide more specific details on the project and we'll keep you posted as these exciting changes take place!