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Overcoming the impact of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, one life at a time.

Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence in Arizona. We transform lives by providing shelter and support services to adults and children affected by violence.

National

20,000

phone calls are placed daily to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

Local

Every 5 min

police respond to domestic violence calls in Arizona, generating nearly 50,000 police reports a year.

Our Impact

1,039

calls received through our Crisis Line with 865 requests for shelter.

National

50%

of beds in domestic violence shelters are filled by children.

Local

Every 44 min

in Arizona, one or more children witness domestic violence.

Our Impact

29,114

nights of shelter to adults and children escaping domestic violence.

National

ONE IN 4

women and 1 in 7 men have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

Local

AT LEAST 90

fatalities due to domestic violence in Arizona during 2018.

Our Impact

90%

of surveyed adults feel their personal safety has improved.

National

37%

of emergency room visits are injuries inflicted by a spouse or partner.

Local

62%

of women killed by intimate partners in Arizona were shot to death.

National

89%

of surveyed adults feel they are (re)gaining control of their lives.

Our Services

Emergency Shelter

Up to 120 days of services in a secure living area with 24-hour staff support

Learn About Emergency Shelter Services

Transitional Housing

Up to two years of supportive services with 32 transitional apartments

Learn About Transitional Housing

Community Outreach

Mobile-based service to help survivors navigate their unique circumstances

Learn About community outreach

Donate Funds

Every dollar donated to Sojourner Center makes a difference in transforming the lives of those impacted by domestic violence in Arizona. Any amount, small or large, has an impact on our participants. Learn more about how you can support Sojourner Center.

Donate

Donate Items

Victims of domestic violence often escape with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Sojourner Center offers an on-site donation center where residents can rebuild their lives, one piece at a time. By providing participants with much-needed items for their new homes, as well as support with budgeting and financial planning, the Donation Center promotes self-reliance, stability, and confidence

Donate

Volunteer

Sojourner Center’s Volunteer program provides individuals, companies, community groups, and families the opportunity to partner with Sojourner Center to help our participants rebuild their lives.

Volunteer

Sojourner Center’s Volunteer program provides individuals, companies, community groups, and families the opportunity to partner with Sojourner Center to help our participants rebuild their lives.

What People Are Saying

“Today I’m free from abuse and stronger than ever… Sojourner gave me hope and they still give hope to women and children who are going through the same thing I went through.”

- Sojourner Participant

“Hope is knowing that I have a roof over my head that doesn’t come with chaos and hurt. Hope is what the program at Sojourner Center is showing me, it is possible to have a better life.”

- Sojourner Participant

“They took my cat and dog onto their shelter while I was staying at a different shelter. They were my savior and saved my animals life.”

- Sojourner Participant