Sophia House - Introduction
Posted by Noel Howard
Sophia House is part of the Wilkins Avenue Women's Assessment Center in Kensington, Maryland and is operated by Interfaith Works. Not only does it provide emergency shelter and 3 meals a day for 30-35 single homeless adult women, but also a program of self-esteem and skill building counseling. Case managers provide clinical assessments and connect women with housing, medical, mental health and social services that enable them to work toward self-sufficiency. The Rotary Club of Potomac Bethesda supports the shelter in the form of periodic dinners and gifts for the ladies on special occasions.