373 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Women
Special thanks to Michelle Hueg, the CSJ archivist, for acting as a consultant during the writing of this article. This story is part of...
top of page
Search
Natalie Nemes
- Oct 24
- 3 min
Mary’s Might
This story is the first in a series about current and former volunteers at Sarah’s who have made a significant impact on our community....
48 views0 comments
Natalie Nemes
- Oct 16
- 3 min
May Peacemaking Prevail on Earth Today!
In the front yard of Sarah’s, hidden behind the bushes, stands a simple metal post that has begun to tarnish after several years of...
37 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Natalie Nemes
- Oct 4
- 4 min
A Chance Meeting on a Bus Changes a Life
This story is the first in what will be a series recounting the oral histories of Sarah’s that have been passed down through the years....
27 views0 comments
The Center for Victims of Torture
- Sep 18
- 3 min
Supportive Housing and Social Services Work Together for Clients in St. Paul
*This article was originally posted on The Center for Victims of Torture website. It was also written by The Center for Victims of...
22 views0 comments
Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
Comfort's Compassion
Comfort’s story demonstrates her power in trusting her heart and making bold moves like the ones that brought her to the US, to Sarah’s,...
84 views0 comments
Alyssa Howells
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Finding a Home at Sarah's
*This story originally appeared on https://csjministriesfoundation.org. It was written by the Ministries Foundation. The Ministries...
125 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 5 min
Adag's Difficult Journey
The story of this resident’s journey to Sarah’s is one of deep faith through unimaginable hardship. Adag was separated from her mother at...
47 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Soleil's Flight for Freedom
This Sarah’s resident’s story details how her community and family continued to rally for her as she left her home country and came to...
23 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Mother Madre
Like many women who have found safety and healing within the walls of Sarah’s, Madre longs to be reunited with her children, who are...
72 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Amare's Journey
This Sarah's resident story is about an African woman we will call Amare, which means "love." The focus of Amare’s childhood was her...
81 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Nzuri's Zeal
This story centers a Sarah’s resident who we will call Nzuri, a Swahili word meaning “goodness.” This seems an appropriate name...
43 views0 comments
Cheryl Behrent & Mariah Scheuermann
- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Simba Means Strength
Simba’s story tells her arduous journey fleeing from her country. At every step of the way, Simba persevered for her future, and owes her...
56 views0 comments
bottom of page