People experiencing domestic violence can text (414) 877-8100 for help from a trained Advocate. Sojourner, Wisconsin’s largest provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services, recently added free, confidential 24-hour text support to complement its 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
Read MoreJoin us for a free papermaking workshop as part of Black Box Fund’s Out of the Box Series this Sunday, June 27.
This family-friendly event illustrates how making art can promote healing, relieve stress and is an important form of self-care.
Read MoreSince 2018, Sojourner and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra have collaborated to help domestic violence survivors make beautiful music through the Lullaby Project.
The collaboration is one of 30 worldwide, through Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, where musicians and artists work with pregnant women, parents, and grandparents to write, arrange and record original music for their children. The program supports maternal health, aids child development, and strengthens family bonds.
Read MoreFamilies residing in our emergency shelter are currently working on another beautiful mosaic tile piece in Sojourner’s Healing Arts program. The piece depicts two girls hugging, surrounded by messages of hope and symbols of light and transformation.
Read MoreSojourner President and CEO Carmen Pitre and Running Rebels Co-Executive Director Dawn Barnett recently shared stories and insights about giving up control and sharing the spotlight for the greater good on a podcast hosted by The Community.
Read MoreThis Memorial Day, as we honor those who died serving our country, we would also like to share with you a story that features the courage and strength of a survivor who also is a U.S. veteran.
In late 2020, Nina,* a veteran of the U.S. military, lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving her in a vulnerable position. Facing eviction, she moved in with an acquaintance.
After a little while, her roommate became verbally abusive and eventually physically violent. Nina knew she had to protect herself and leave the situation, but she had nowhere to go.
Read MoreSendik’s Food Market, with help from its customers, employees and the community across all 17 stores raised a record-setting $116,150 donation for Sojourner, the largest donation from a corporate-sponsored, community-driven effort Sojourner has ever received.
Read MoreSurvivors often share feelings of isolation and loneliness when living with abuse. Members of VOICES — a network of survivors who use their voices to share stories of hope, healing, courage and strength — recently created collages through Sojourner’s Healing Arts Program to share messages of hope, resilience and courage — and to let domestic violence survivors know they are not alone.
Read MoreThere’s a saying: Teamwork makes the dream work.
It may sound corny, but it’s true. This past year has been so hard. The pandemic has created urgent, new challenges for survivors.
It’s taken all of us working together as a team to overcome obstacles to serve domestic violence survivors and their families.
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 as we observe Denim Day.
Denim Day is an annual, global event to drive awareness of sexual assault and to support survivors. There is never an excuse or invitation to rape or sexually assault another person. Ever.
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