Today, Sojourner stands as a beacon of hope, health, and safety for thousands of women, children, and men each year

In honor of Sojourner’s half-century of service to victims of domestic violence and their families, and
in celebration of Sojourner’s 50th anniversary, Mayor Cavalier Johnson will present Sojourner and its
staff with an official proclamation declaring February 5, 2025 Sojourner Family Peace Center Day in
the city of Milwaukee.

From humble beginnings as a small group of volunteers, to the world-renowned shelter and provider
of prevention services it is today, Sojourner stands as a beacon of hope, health, and safety for
thousands of women, children, and men each year. Join us as the city salutes those efforts.

• When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
  • 1:15 – Crew set-up
  • 1:30 – Proclamation
• Where: Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212
• Who: Carmen Pitre, Sojourner President & CEO; Milwaukee Mayor, Cavalier Johnson (Dignitaries)
• Visuals: Presentation and celebration of proclamation

About Sojourner

The mission of Sojourner is to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Sojourner provides
crisis housing, system advocacy and individual support. Sojourner is the most comprehensive
provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, serving nearly
10,000 clients each year. Our primary goals are to ensure the safety of victims of family violence and
we are committed to creating communities where people live peacefully.