Sojourner Project Inc

The Shelter provides emergency housing and support for up to 20 women and children who are at risk and unsafe in their homes. A 24/7 Crisis Line, staffed by trained volunteers and advocates, is available for immediate assistance. In 2024, over 2,400 calls were answered, offering information, referrals, and safety planning. The emergency shelter housed 84 women and 112 children. Advocates offer trauma-informed care, meeting clients where they are in their journey. Residents receive all basic needs, along with a variety of support services, including life skills workshops, therapeutic groups, referrals for safe housing, medical care, and employment resources. Additionally, more than 30 sessions of yoga and visits from therapy dogs were held. The shelter also partners with a local health clinic to provide on-site reproductive health services and address minor medical concerns with an available RN. (Continued on Schedule O)

The Community Legal Advocacy Department, which encompasses Intervention and Legal Advocacy services, offers essential advocacy, assistance, and support to residents of Southwest Hennepin County. Sojourner collaborates with nine police departments and serves 17 cities. Advocates provide safety planning, information about court processes and victim rights, and assistance with protection orders. They also facilitate support groups and provide accompaniment for victims of harassment, stalking, elder abuse, and sexual assault in criminal, family, and civil court matters. Clients may also receive trauma-informed therapy upon request. In 2024, over 630 therapeutic sessions were provided, along with 47 online support group sessions. The department supported 729 unduplicated adults, impacting the safety of 288 children, and delivered more than 6,000 hours of direct advocacy.