Ministry History & Award Details

Sisters in the Journey (SIJ) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to “never see a sister journey alone”.   The year, 2019, marked SIJ’s 10th year of empowering women through bible studies, small groups, achieving personal goals, and mentoring.  Over the past 11 years we have helped hundreds of women realize their God given potential and to journey through life’s ups and downs with another sister.

SIJ embraces partnerships, realizing that being interdependent is essential to spiritual growth.  These partnerships assist our partners to extend their reach into the community and beyond.

In 2020 we will launch our Seed to Soar Award. Our goal is to award $10,000 over the next five years to seed or water the dream of a sister that has overcome obstacles on their journey and yet persevered.  These are women who have been prayerfully selected who are serving the community and making a difference in the lives of others.

All proceeds from the October 2019 Sisters in the Journey Gala went towards the Seed to Soar Award program.  In 2020 two organizations impacting the community and bringing hope to those who find themselves in hopeless situations, were awarded $1,000.00 each to continue their work in the community. SIJ will continue fundraising and soliciting support from area corporations, foundations, and individuals over the next 5 years.

We invite you to support our Seed to Soar Award program. Following is an overview of the initiative. For additional information or to nominate someone for the award, inquiries should be directed to [email protected] Attn: STS Review Committee.

Award Description and Purpose:
The purpose of the Seed to Soar Award is to plant financial seeds to help women soar toward their God-given purpose. This program is designed to empower and propel women who have had obstacles, disappointments, and roadblocks in accomplishing their dreams to positively impact the community.

How it works:
Please apply for Seed to Soar Award by June 30, 2024, at 5 p.m.  Also, please check out the Seed to Soar Award Informational Session video and presentation below for more details about the application process.

Why:
Sisters In the Journey is committed to this award and view it as an opportunity to live out our ministry values of sharing, connecting and mentoring on the journey. We stand on the truth of Galatians 6:10, that we should encourage each other as we have occasion and opportunity to do so.

When:
These awards will be presented every October at our annual Fall Fellowship over the next five years.

Eligibility:
♦ Women 18 years and over
♦ Live within the Chicagoland area or Northwest Indiana
♦ Restricted one-time award
♦ Proposals meet the criteria of a humanitarian, community based, empowerment or    development program or project.
♦ Cannot be a SIJ Board member or relative of an SIJ Board member.
♦ Can re-apply if you applied in the past and were not granted an award.

Award Activities Timeline:

Activity	Begin Date	End Date / Deadline
Application Period	May 1, 2024	June 30, 2024
Award Announcement	September 21, 2024	September 21, 2024
Award Presentation	October 20, 2024	October 20, 2024