Sojourner House kicks off campaign

PROVIDENCE – Sojourner House, a comprehensive anti-violence agency serving the Providence and northern Rhode Island, recently kicked off its annual 100 Campaign.
The March 10 kickoff launched the campaign, which actually began March 1, in an effort to raise necessary awareness and funds to support the nonprofit’s transitional housing program. The program shelters women and children who have survived domestic violence as they transition to new lives.
Held at Easy Entertaining, the 100 Campaign kickoff party provided more details about the campaign, the transitional housing program and a place for supporters to mingle with staff and board members.
The 100 Campaign, which ends April 30, makes it possible for Sojourner House to continue operating the largest transitional housing program in Rhode Island for families recovering from violent and abusive relationships.
“The 100 Campaign allows us to bring our supporters together in a way that demonstrates the power of how everyone contributing in a small amount can have a large impact,” said Executive Director Vanessa Volz. “We invite everyone to join us in our mission to end domestic violence by becoming 1 of the 100.”
The Sojourner House provides six family apartments and four single units, and clients are assigned to an advocate for emotional support. Sojourner House also assists residents in their professional and legal advancements while helping them secure safe, long-term housing. Residents are able to access support groups, individual counseling, youth programs, HIV testing, immigration advocacy, and job training resources.
“Sojourner House’s transitional housing program provides a critical bridge to families and individuals of domestic violence who are rebuilding their lives,” Volz added. “As a community-based organization, we couldn’t operate this program – and our other related programs – without the support of our donors and friends.”
The nonprofit domestic violence organization was founded in 1976 by Brown University students. During the past 35 years Sojourner House has grown from a part-time, all-volunteer hotline into a provider of comprehensive services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to victims of abuse.

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