Providence, RI: Sojourner House has been awarded a 2-year $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to launch a Legal Services program for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Sojourner House is one of eight organizations across the nation to receive award funding…
A closer look at Sojourner House’s expanding presence in the city of Woonsocket and the additional supportive services now available to residents.
The domestic violence resource program pairs new and experienced mothers.
Check out this episode of the Futures Without Violence and NNEDV podcast “Expanding the Continuum,” to hear Sojo advocates, Caely Flynn and Evan Jones, talk about the importance of integrating HIV testing and other sexual health strategies into anti-violence programs.
During the segment, Executive Director, Vanessa Volz, speaks about the growth of Sojourner House and the necessity of supportive services for survivors. Volz and Tassoni discuss the agency’s expanding human trafficking program, youth advocacy services, and housing development work; all while underscoring the need for additional funding to meet the growing demand for Sojourner House…
The group’s budget has swelled to $8 million as housing becomes a key focus. Key Points: The group runs a 24/7 hotline A new drop-in center just opened at 1570 Westminster St. in Providence The group now leases 150 apartments across the state
Sojourner House receives additional funding for its rapid rehousing program through Rhode Island’s “Continuum of Care” grants, which are designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness
Sojourner House is pleased to announce the public phase of its $1.5M Capital Campaign to pay off the mortgage on its 1570 Westminster Street property in the West End of Providence, pay for needed repairs, and create an operating reserve fund for future building expenses. The new property, purchased in 2022, now houses the agency’s…
Vanessa Volz, Sojourner House Executive Director, wrote the following Op Ed for the Providence Journal: Imagine you’ve moved to the United States by yourself, far from home and far from family. You’ve arrived without documentation, so obtaining employment isdifficult, and without employment there’s no money for food and no security deposit for housing. You’re at…
Sojourner House raised more than $190,000 at their 12th annual Masquerade Ball that was held on November 18th at the Graduate Hotel in Providence. More than 400 people attended the event, which featured live music, dancing, and fancy outfits.
For over 45 years, Sojourner House has served thousands of victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Thanks to our supporters, we are able to offer wraparound services such as support groups, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, sexual health advocacy, and emotional support.
We believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy home, and proudly house all genders.
The mission of Sojourner House is to promote healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to effect systems change.
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