Sophia has always had a servant heart, nurtured by her Christian upbringing and shaped by opportunities to volunteer through her church, school and in the community.

She was a young girl when she met Executive Director Deidra Lashley and has been familiar with the Bethany House organization and mission for most of her life. Sophia volunteered for the organization during her high school years and joined the staff as a Shelter Advocate after graduation.

As a Shelter Advocate, Sophia works closely with Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates and the rest of the staff, connecting with survivors and providing supportive assistance on their healing journeys.

Sophia is now studying to become a Recreational Therapist and hopes to use her skills and passion for service to make a difference for survivors at Bethany House.

What excites you about the mission?

I love how intentional the organization is about supporting survivors and equipping them with the skills to rebuild and thrive in their work, school, community, and family lives. I enjoy working with like-minded staff who are caring and passionate about providing resources and fulfilling day-to-day needs, and I’m excited to help make each survivor’s day a little bit easier and brighter.