2025-03-25T00:22:51-04:00 2024-12-31 Schutz CPA Ltd PO Box 898 Stillwater MN 55082 990 2024-01-01 411363580 Sojourner Project Inc % Laura Sisterman SOJO 9529337433 PO Box 272 Hopkins MN 55343 LAURA SISTERMAN Executive Director 9529337433 2025-03-24 true true JENNIFER SCHUTZ P01272516 6514395990 2025-03-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 1528234 false X www.sojournerproject.org X 1979 MN Sojourner provides emergency shelter for women and children; legal advocacy and support to empower those victimized by domestic violence; and information and education to raise community awareness and promote violence prevention. 9 9 26 299 0 0 1592264 1475277 0 73899 40780 195 -3116 1666358 1512941 0 0 921837 1025541 15000 52309 90372 468538 422673 1405375 1500523 260983 12418 3659915 3781890 46425 76429 3613490 3705461 X Sojourner provides emergency shelter for women and children; legal advocacy and support to empower those victimized by domestic violence; and information and education to raise community awareness and promote violence prevention. false false 762393 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) 394777 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. 37249 The Outreach, Education, and Training Department organizes presentations and trainings in schools and within the community to raise awareness and enhance understanding of domestic and sexual violence. They also provide information on dating violence and elder abuse. Each training and presentation is customized to meet the specific needs and requests of the audience. A pilot Youth Advisory Board was established to amplify youth voices and incorporate their perspectives into our SafeU and outreach content.In 2024, Community Educators delivered 141 youth presentations, 45 awareness presentations, and participated in 37 network events and 19 tabling events, reaching over 12,000 people. They also conducted 12 trainings, reaching 180 attendees. To further increase awareness, the department utilizes digital platforms such as social media, a monthly e-newsletter, and a blog. 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Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents available upon request. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Change in accumulated depreciation. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III (Continued from Part III 4a) After leaving the shelter, 22 women and 38 of their children received continued transitional support from Shelter Advocates. (Part III 4c Program Services) Community Involvement, part of the Outreach, Education, and Training Department, engages community members in supporting Sojourners mission. Volunteers, both individual and group, contribute by providing child care, answering the crisis line, and supporting the Intervention Program on weekends. They also assist with organizing and maintaining clean spaces. In 2024, volunteers contributed over 4,000 hours of service, helping to deepen the services provided to clients.