Sanctuary House

11/24/2025

During this week of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for a community that believes in dignity, recovery, and hope. Every volunteer, donor, partner, and friend helps create a place where adults experiencing symptoms of mental illness can build stable, connected, and meaningful lives. Thank you for standing with us.

11/18/2025

💫Save the date💫
Musical Moods returns March 21, 2026, with Kathy Haines serving as this year’s Chair.

Musical Moods is a cornerstone event for Sanctuary House, bringing the community together in support of our mission and expanding access to essential mental health services in our community.

‼️Sponsorship opportunities are now open‼️Every sponsorship plays a meaningful role in sustaining the programs we provide. For details, contact Terri Jackson at terri@shgso.org or 336.339.1429.

More event information coming soon.

11/14/2025

Thank you, Mayor-Elect Marikay Abuzuaiter, for taking the time to meet with our leadership team this week.
Your continued commitment to mental health wellness and to supporting the well-being of our community means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your partnership.

11/05/2025

A loving tribute from our Executive Director and CEO, Jodi Lorenzo, for our friend Janet Ward Black:

“Be Batman.” - Janet Ward Black

You will read a lot about this woman in the coming weeks — about her time as a former Miss North Carolina, her deep spirituality and love of God, and her extraordinary career as a lawyer. You’ll hear about how she started her own firm, built a legacy of excellence, and received countless accolades — including her induction into the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2025 Legal Practice Hall of Fame on October 17, 2025.

Janet Ward Black was — and will always be — a trailblazer.
But what has always resonated most with me about Janet Ward Black is her quiet strength. She was Batman. Masked and unrecognizable, yet leading change. She believed in giving back to her community and in a world where true justice is served by taking care of one another.

In 2018, she inspired me deeply when she walked out on stage at the Community Foundation’s Women to Women Luncheon dressed as Batman. She believed that we can all stand for justice in small and meaningful ways. As she reminded us that day, “To be a hero in this world, you do not need a cape or a mask — because each of us has the chance to step in and change the moment in front of us.”

“A hero can be anyone — even someone as simple and reassuring as putting a coat on a young boy’s shoulders to let him know the world hasn’t ended.” — Batman

After that, I’d often write “Hey Batman!” in notes and texts to her — small thank-yous for the constant reminder to do good, quietly and meaningfully.

Rest in peace, Ms. Batman. 🦇

Thank you for being simply trailblazingly you.

https://www.wardblacklaw.com/blog/janet-ward-black-press-release-nov-2025/

10/30/2025

Since 2015, .rama's campaign has raised more than $212,000 for Sanctuary House. Together we are building a lasting legacy that will provide hope and stability for years to come.

Join us in honoring Regina’s life and supporting the mission of Sanctuary House.

Give today: https://loom.ly/PlO0ZVg

10/24/2025

Sanctuary House gave Regina some of her most stable and joyful years.

By giving to Christina Rama’s campaign, , you help ensure that stability is possible for others.

Donate here: https://loom.ly/PlO0ZVg

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10/16/2025

We’re halfway through October and moving closer to our $50,000 goal for Christina Rama's annual campaign, .

Every dollar strengthens the Sanctuary House endowment and expands our ability to serve adults living with mental illness.

Support the campaign: https://apps.sanctuaryhousegso.com/open-fundraisers?PFR=354

10/10/2025

Mental health doesn’t take a day off.

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10/08/2025

This is Regina. At 16, she was vibrant, full of laughter, promise and dreams. Soon after, a mental health crisis changed the course of her life. The photo on the right was taken on her 42nd birthday, just weeks before she died. The 25 years between these two pictures tell a profound story of struggle, but also of strength, love, and perseverance.

Through Sanctuary House, Regina found friends, a sense of belonging, and even a job. These were some of her most stable and joyful years, and they remind us why safe, supportive spaces matter so deeply.

By supporting , you honor her life and help others living with mental illness find the safety, support, and purpose they deserve.

Donate today: https://apps.sanctuaryhousegso.com/open-fundraisers?PFR=354

Christina Rama

09/29/2025

Board member and proud Sanctuary House Supporter Dr. Christina Rama is once again leading her annual fundraiser in memory of her sister. Since 2015, this campaign has raised more than $212,000 for Sanctuary House.

This year’s goal: $50,000 toward our permanent endowment, ensuring stability and growth for years to come.

Learn more and give here: https://apps.sanctuaryhousegso.com/open-fundraisers?PFR=354

09/26/2025

Today’s the day! 🙌

Join us this afternoon, 4–7 PM at Terminal Tap for a relaxed evening with live music and tasty BBQ. Bring shampoo, body wash, lotion, wipes, feminine hygiene items, or deodorant to help stock our shelves for members.

09/24/2025

Join us Friday at Terminal Tap!

Join us this Friday as we collect donations and raise money for our friends The event starts at 4pm with No Rush BBQ serving some tasty eats at 5pm & Chad Johnson playing your favorite songs from 6-8pm…..if you cannot make it, we are collecting the following personal hygiene items all week. As always, thank you for your support 🍻