Sojourners' Place

08/11/2026

🍅 A Garden Honoring Gus

When Boy Scout Gus Sargent passed away, his parents wanted something lasting in his memory. His close friend Josh took on rebuilding Sojourners' vegetable garden as his Eagle Scout project. This spring, Troop 33 built a new fence, refurbished the beds, and replanted them. We have been enjoying tomatoes from it all summer long!

The garden is now formally dedicated to Gus, a reminder of a young man honored through service. Thank you, Troop 33, for this incredible gift. 💚

08/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Resident of the Month: Damon Porter! 🌟

This month we're celebrating Damon for the way he shows up for everyone around him. Damon leads by example, encourages his peers, and mentors others working through their own recovery journeys.

Damon has put in the hard work on his own goals and his recovery, and he never hesitates to lend a hand wherever it's needed. That's the heart of what we do here, people helping people find their way forward. 💪Congratulations, Damon. We're so proud of you! 👏

08/06/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Resident of the Month: Damon Porter! 🌟
This month we're celebrating Damon for the way he shows up for everyone around him. Damon leads by example, encourages his peers, and mentors others working through their own recovery journeys.
Damon has put in the hard work on his own goals and his recovery, and he never hesitates to lend a hand wherever it's needed. That's the heart of what we do here, people helping people find their way forward. 💪Congratulations, Damon. We're so proud of you! 👏

07/24/2026

Become a Sponsor of the 2026 Hope 4 The Homeless 5K!

Saturday, September 26th, we are hosting our annual Hope 4 The Homeless 5K. Your partnership makes it possible to bring our community together year after year while advancing our mission: to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Learn about our sponsorship tiers and how your support directly impacts our programs and services through the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/HopeHomelessness5K

Together, we can make a lasting impact - one step at a time!

The Hope 4 The Homeless 5K Supporting Sojourners' Place is on Saturday September 26, 2026.

07/10/2026

📣Registration for the 2026 Hope 4 The Homeless 5K is now open!📣

Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Rockford Park for our annual 5k! Register, make a donation or create a team using the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/HopeHomelessness5K

07/01/2026

✨ Light Up the Night was a night to remember! ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Waterfall in Claymont for our annual Light Up the Night Fundraiser! It was incredible to see our residents, board members, staff, volunteers, and sponsors come together to support Sojourners Place.
We were honored to have Wilmington Mayor John Carney join us as our keynote speaker. 💛

06/29/2026

Looking forward to celebrating our alums and volunteers!

05/28/2026

✨ Have you got your tickets yet? Light Up the Night is almost here!

Join Sojourners' Place for our annual fundraising gala on June 1st, 5:30–8:30pm at The Waterfall Banquet Hall in Claymont, DE.

🎤 Keynote speaker Wilmington Mayor John Carney
🛍️ Silent auction
🍽️ Great food
💬 Hear directly from residents whose lives have been transformed

Every ticket supports formerly homeless men and women as they rebuild their lives through case management, counseling, and job training.

Light Up The NightSojourners’ Place Annual Fundraising Gala 2026 Join US! June 1, 20265:30-8:30pm About The Sojourners’ Place Annual Fundraising GalaJoin us for a night of fine dining, fellowship and celebration. Your presence or sponsorship supports our mission to help formerly homeless men and...

05/21/2026

Shoutout to our amazing Spring Interns from Delaware State University! Joy, Sean, Maryam, Janae, Bey-Leigh, Qadriyyah, and Kennaiya — you came, you showed up, and you made a real difference at Sojourners' Place this spring!

These incredible students didn't just observe — they jumped in with both feet. From facilitating our Out of Poverty and Substance Abuse classes, to supporting case managers, assisting with grants, and showing up for our residents every single day — they brought energy, compassion, and dedication to everything they touched.
We are so grateful for each of you and the heart you poured into this work. Sojourners' Place is better because you were here. 💙
To Joy, Sean, Maryam, Janae, Bey-Leigh, Qadriyyah, and Kennaiya — go out there and change the world. We have a feeling you absolutely will. 🌟

05/12/2026

We’re honored to announce that Wilmington Mayor John Carney will serve as the keynote speaker for Sojourners’ Place’s Light Up the Night Annual Gala on June 1. Join us for an inspiring evening of community, hope, and impact as we come together to support individuals rebuilding their lives through Sojourners’ Place. https://sojournersplace.org/light-up-the-night/