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 transitions had resulted in suspended programs, a skeleton staff and no financial reserves or vision for a strategic path forward…
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.
Drop-In Center:
1570 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
Main Mailing Address:
PO Box 28302, Providence, RI 02908
Office: 401-861-6191
Email: info@sojournerri.org
Fax: 401-861-6157
*Please note that this email account is checked during business hours (Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). If you need an immediate response, please call our 24/7 hotline at 401-765-3232.
Call our 24/7 Helpline: 401-765-3232
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