August 13, 2025

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are excited to share an important update about the future of Sophia’s House and programming previously offered at The Center for Wisdom’s Women. As part of a thoughtful and mission-aligned transition, Community Concepts Inc. (CCI) has taken on the operations and stewardship of Sophia’s House, effective July 1, 2025, ensuring its long-term use as a place of healing, recovery, and support for women.

CCI is a nonprofit and Community Action Agency that has been serving our community for 60 years with programs dedicated to addressing inequities in our region. CCI is committed to honoring the legacy of the Center for Wisdom’s Women and creating a new version of its offerings, while continuing the impactful work of Sophia’s House.

As part of this transition:

• CCI will be bringing in additional staff and wraparound supports to strengthen and grow the residential programming at Sophia’s House.

• The drop-in center closed on April 30, 2025, but a new version of day programming is being explored and will be announced soon.

• Sonia Turgeon, a trusted and familiar presence, will continue her work along with the Companions (volunteers) to support day programming, continuing the legacy of community, connection, and empowerment for women in our community, and beyond.

This transition honors the original mission of Sophia’s House while providing the stability and resources needed for long-term sustainability. By integrating the program into CCI’s broad network of services, including housing support, substance use recovery, financial empowerment, and services for children and families, we’re expanding the reach and impact of this vital work.

We are incredibly grateful for the support you’ve given to Sophia’s House and/or The Center for Wisdom’s Women over the years. That support has built the foundation we now stand on, and we hope you will continue with us in this exciting new chapter.

Referrals for Sophia’s House can be made by calling 207-513-3922. More information about CCI, our leadership team, and our history can be found on our website at www.ccimaine.org. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Sonia at sturgeon@community-concepts.org. We look forward to sharing more in the coming months!

With gratitude,

Jim Martin, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer
Community Concepts, Inc.

PS: Donations can still be made directly to Sophia’s House and for day programming!

Looking to donate by check? Checks can be written to Community Concepts and mailed to our Lewiston office at 240 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, attention Resource Development. Please note “Sophia’s House donation” in the memo.

To give online, visit our website at www.ccimaine.org or scan the code below to visit CCI’s donation platform and select Sophia’s House from the dropdown menu.

All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for supporting those we serve.