Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026 to Transform SCAP’s Sojourn House

The Leadership Capital Region (LCR) Class of 2026 has selected SCAP’s Sojourn House—a transitional residence for homeless mothers and their children—as its annual service project. The class will undertake a significant interior and exterior transformation to foster a more welcoming, trauma-informed environment for families on their path to stability.

For 25 years, Sojourn House has been the only program of its kind in Schenectady County, providing 24/7 support, case management, counseling, employment assistance, and meals. Last year, the program served 60 women and 95 children, with a 92% success rate in helping families secure permanent housing.

The “Creating Home: Sojourn House Transformation Project” will refresh the first floor with calming paint colors, updated furniture, improved lighting, and more inviting common areas. If funding allows outdoor spaces, including landscaping and the children’s play area—will also be enhanced.

“This project helps us send a powerful message to families healing from trauma: you are safe, valued, and supported,” said Addy Haberbush, SCAP CEO.

LCR class members will raise funds, secure in-kind donations, and volunteer on-site to complete the renovation.

How to Support
The Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026 will be fundraising and seeking donors and in-kind contributions to support the Sojourn House Transformation Project.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026!

Katie Alessi Trifecta Collaborative	Kelsey Knutsen Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
Amanda Amyot Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York	Dave Kovalefsky UHY LLP
Ryan Anthony M&T Bank	Chuck Kurgatt Amazon Customer Fulfillment
Steve Basile Ascent Wealth Partners	Dominique Madore Vanderheyden Inc.
Darlene Carnibucci Brightside Up, Inc.	Rawdon Marroquin Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ashley Celebucki Joseph’s House and Shelter	Jeff Martino Pyramid Brokerage Company
Peter Crasto-Donnelly Capital Area Council of Churches	Dezoré McCarroll Capital Bank, a division of Chemung Canal Trust Company
Cassie Diorio CDPHP	Eric O‘Bryan Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
Jennifer Doret Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.	Tyler C. Robbins  Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Keith Edwards Ellis Medicine	Joy Rodriguez Arrow Bank
Marie Garnett Center for Disability Services	Megan Ross  Broadview Federal Credit Union
Mike Gestwick Bonacio Construction	Alec Royka Nixon Peabody LLP
Emma Gill Residence Inn by Marriott, BBL Hospitality	Brian Rudolph University at Albany
Rev. Pauline A. Glenn Unity House of Troy	Matt Shaughnessy Northern Rivers Family of Services
Salah Harris S&S Capito	Janelle Shults Healthy Alliance
Scott Hayden Trinty Alliance of the Capital Region	Christine Smith HATTAS
Malachai Hendrix The Food Pantries for the Capital District	Joe Sterling Living Resources
Kate Hoefer MVP Health Care	Michelle Storm Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC
Stephanie Horton Literacy Volunteers Capital Region	Maria Tubbs Citizens
Tasha Hudson Proctors Collaborative	Eric Wilczak Market 32 & Price Chopper Supermarkets
Kaitlyn Kelder Bank of America	Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW  The Arc Lexington
Muhammad Khan SABIC	Naomi Wood, LMSW Schenectady Community Action Program
Yolanda Kirby, CPH-FP, BSN United Way of the Greater Capital Region