Sojourner

Sojourner Shelter is a secure and confidential emergency residence for women and children who are unsafe in their homes due to violence & abuse. The Shelter provides basic needs - food and clothing, case management and personal advocacy, transportation assistance, support and life skills groups and specialized activities for children. Services are designed to empower and help women achieve greater safety for themselves and their children. A 24-Hour Crisis/Help Line monitored by shelter advocates and volunteers is dedicated to callers who seek information or emergency assistance.

Sojourner's Community Advocacy Program provides services to domestic violence victims who do not require or request emergency shelter. . Our Community Advocates helps these victims stabilize their lives, maintain safety for themselves and their children and increase their understanding of options and resources available to them while they live in their own residence. Advocates work in the Criminal and Civil/Family Court systems and provide clients confidential assistance with safety assessments, information and referrals, help with preparing and filing Orders of Protection and work with clients on strategies for creating a violence free future.

Sojourner’s Community Outreach and Education Program works to raise awareness about domestic violence through presentations to schools, civic groups, faith communities, businesses and professional groups. Raising awareness is critical to the prevention of domestic violence and its devastating effects on the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Sojourner depends on volunteers and has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. The numerous contributions of volunteers represent a community-wide resolve to support battered women and increases awareness of domestic violence in our community. By fulfilling a variety of roles, volunteers significantly expand the reach and impact of Sojourner’s programs and services. Training is provided for all volunteer positions and additional training opportunities are provided several times each year. For more information please visit our website or call 952.351.4062.