Maximize Your Impact: How the New IRS Law Makes Donating to Sojourn Easier for Everyone

Donating to causes you care about has always been a meaningful way to make a difference. Now, a recent change in IRS law makes it easier for more people to benefit from their generosity. If you have not itemized your taxes in the past this update allows you to claim tax deductions for charitable donations to Sojourn Shelter & Services. This change opens new doors for supporters who want to help but were previously unsure about the tax benefits. This post explains how the new

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Here's an idea for your family, civic group, church or office this year! Adopt a Family for Christmas!

Here's a GREAT idea for your family, civic group, church or office this year! Sojourns Adopt-a-Family program matches community donors (individuals or groups) with a family in need during the holiday season. What a fun and heart-warming activity! Donors can identify the size of family they wish to adopt and are provided a family match sheet that highlights the family’s information, gift wrapping/labeling instructions and general program information. The wrapped gifts are req

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DV in the Arts, part 5.

"Songs that talk about domestic abuse don’t just narrate stories of pain and suffering. They also convey messages of strength, resilience, and hope." That's a great quote about the song “Two Beds and a Coffee Machine” by Savage Garden, from the album "Affirmation". What struck me about this song was that you can tell it wasn't written to be sung along to or as a toe-tapper. It's a heart-breaking missive about a mother cleaning up the mess and then fleeing with her kids from a

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Here's a way to give a little this Christmas.

Want a way to help someone that would really appreciate being remembered during this holiday season? Our Peace Tree List on Amazon shows items we are needing for shelter or gifts for our clients during the holiday season. With a click of a button, all items can be sent directly to our facility helping all of our clients in need. We appreciate any efforts made toward our clients. Items are due back to the shelter no later than Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Questions? 217-726-

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Stand-Up for Sojourn 2025 was a FUN-raiser!

This year's "Stand-Up for Sojourn!" was the funniest ever! After a brief introduction from Angela Bertoni, Sojourn's CEO, Donnie B. came up to the mic and said a few words about his comedian and his upcoming season. Then, the evening began with Mr. Showtime engaging the audience in shenanigans and hilarity! He topped it off with a medley of hit songs- from the Knack to Taylor Swift to Michael McDonald, changing into the appropriate outfits from clothing he was already wearing

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