10 WJAR: Lost in Translation looks at intersection of immigration and domestic violence
A closer look at Sojourner House’s immigration program and the impact of of our expanded services.
Five Questions with Sojo Ambassador Sara Kleiman
Every person is entitled to be safe and free from domestic and sexual violence. Sojourner House provides invaluable services to the community, which are of even more importance during the pandemic. – Sara Kleiman Why do you support Sojourner House? I support Sojourner House because I fully believe in their mission. Every person is entitled to…
Options RI Magazine: Services for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Abuse Enhanced During Covid
Kassie Hawkins, Sojourner House Manager of LGBTQ+ Programs, wrote the following for Options RI Magazine: COVID has been difficult for everyone, but especially LGBTQ+ victims of abuse, many of whom were forced to shelter in places with abusive and unaffirming partners or parents. On top of already existing barriers such as fear of being outed,…
Sojourner House Announces $50,000 Donation from MolinaCares Accord
Sojourner House Executive Director Vanessa Volz (center), with Molina Healthcare members Lisa Faust (left) and Michael McCabe (right). Photo by Gloria Greenfield. Providence, RI– Sojourner House today announced it has received a $50,000 donation from the MolinaCares Accord that will support the agency’s new housing development program, operations and programs at its new Woonsocket office,…
The End of Abuse: Gloria Greenfield Discusses Immigration and Human Trafficking on the Mosaic Podcast
Gloria Greenfield (left) is the senior director of programs for Sojourner House (www.sojournerri.org), a Rhode Island nonprofit that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Ana Gonzalez (right) hosts the Mosaic Podcast on immigration for The Public’s Radio 89.3 FM. “I feel like it is my duty to to give that…
Op-ed from Executive Director Vanessa Volz: After 45 years, Sojourner House still evolving to meet its mission
Vanessa Volz is the executive director of Sojourner House (www.sojournerri.org), a Rhode Island nonprofit that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Ten years ago this spring, I became the executive director of a nonprofit agency in Rhode Island that had a lot of heart, but a lot of challenges. Organizational…
Boston Globe: Sojourner House is getting into the housing business in Rhode Island
Places for people fleeing domestic and sexual violence are lacking, so the nonprofit aims to buy properties to help those in shelters have real homes.
Statement from Sojourner House’s Executive Director regarding Thursday’s domestic homicide in Woonsocket
“We are saddened to learn of the recent domestic homicide in Woonsocket, a community dear to our hearts that we’ve served for decades. We offer our deepest condolences to the victim’s loved ones. Domestic violence affects not just romantic partners, but also families, and is experienced by every gender and every age. In addition to…
Sojourner House’s First-Ever Virtual Masquerade Ball Raises over $100,000 for Victims of Abuse in Rhode Island
[Providence, RI] Sojourner House, the largest and most comprehensive anti-violence agency serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Rhode Island, hosted its first-ever virtual fundraising event on Friday November 13, 2020 with its 10th annual Masquerade Ball. Over 200 people registered and nearly 100 viewing devices joined live to celebrate the Ball’s…
Department of Justice Awards Sojourner House $550,000 for Transitional Housing Assistance
September 9, 2020, Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Rhode Island PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman today announced the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Sojourner House $550,000 to fund a Transitional Housing Program. The Transitional Housing Program provides aid to victims of domestic violence, dating…