S.O.P.H.I.A. provides relief to the poor, the distressed, or the
underprivileged residents of Trumbull County who apply for assistance. We
treat each and every individual with Christian dignity and try to
restore their sense of self-worth. We also want to stay in touch and
provide on-going support.
Our motto is: We strive to give a hand-up,
not a hand-out! If help is available, we will help people locate it!
WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS DOES S.O.P.H.I.A. ADDRESS?
Housing Utilities Food Medical resources Transportation Clothing Referrals for counseling/mental health Employment And more!
WHAT TYPES OF ASSISTANCE DOES S.O.P.H.I.A. PROVIDE?
1 - guidance and direction for immediate needs. 2 - emergency monetary assistance to selected individuals, depending on the availability of donated funds.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR HELP? S.O.P.H.I.A. is open for applications the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information required: photo ID, proof of income, documentation for your problem (utility bills, etc.)
WHERE IS S.O.P.H.I.A. LOCATED? First Presbyterian Church 256 Mahoning NW Warren, Ohio 44483 (get directions)
S.O.P.H.I.A. is a volunteer organization with no paid staff. Funding presently comes strictly from community donations.
We work in partnership with:
CONTACT "A Program of Community Solutions" Meets people's needs with sources of help in our community. www.contacttrumbull.org
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) has helps people learn to manage
money, balance their budgets and get out of debt through comprehensive personal finance education and credit counseling. Our programs and
services also help people in all stages of their financial lives take the next step towards personal money management success. www.cccservices.com
Another helpful link: Beatitude House
Beatitude House, sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is
committed to disadvantaged women and children in the Mahoning Valley. In an
atmosphere of care and compassion, the programs focus on counseling to
promote self development and education to obtain needed skills. Through this
holistic approach, both women and children are empowered with the work
habits and motivation to realize their full
potential. www.beatitudehouseonline.org
May 2008 S.O.P.H.I.A. NEWS
S.O.P.H.I.A. was selected to be honored as one of seven recipients of the “2008 Our Valley’s Volunteers Award” at the All Community Volunteer Recognition, sponsored by the Volunteer Service Agency, Inc. of Youngstown. The award was presented at a banquet on Monday, April 28, at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman. This event recognizes the outstanding efforts of volunteers in the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley who Inspire By Example (the theme of the celebration). Congratulations to all the volunteers of S.O.P.H.I.A., many of whom are FPC members.
Recent Success Stories
Three single mothers who were struggling to outfit their children for school in the fall were given vouchers to Goodwill to obtain clothing and shoes for them; Goodwill worked with us to give them an additional discount.
Another single mother needed her car repaired in order to be able to get to work. We were able to locate a repairman who did the normally very expensive repair for a very nominal fee so she could retain her employment.
A woman who just had brain surgery required eyeglasses; we found assistance for her for the cost of the glasses themselves and we paid for the eye exam for this vital medical need.
Rental assistance in the community dried up over the winter months. S.O.P.H.I.A. helped a few families avoid eviction.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WARREN 256 Mahoning Ave., NW | Warren, OH 44483 | (phone) 330-393-1524 | (fax) 330-393-1526 | (e-mail) fpcwarren@hotmail.com
