Sojourner

What Sojourner does

Sojourner Family Peace Center is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that delivers comprehensive domestic violence prevention and intervention services to approximately 10,000 women, children, and men annually across Wisconsin. Its core services include a 24-hour crisis hotline and textline (designated for the City of Milwaukee and 18 suburban communities since 1986), a 53-bed emergency shelter operated since 1978 as Sojourner Truth House, advocacy and case management, restraining order assistance, legal resources and court advocacy, a Hope & Healing program with therapy and survivor support groups, a Children's Program including Camp HOPE America, exploitation and trafficking services, and a statewide Russian-Speaking Family Strengthening Program. All services are provided free of charge in English, Spanish, Russian, and Hmong.

The operational backbone of the organization is the Family Peace Center, opened in November 2015 as a co-located collaborative facility at 619 W. Walnut Street that integrates Sojourner with 13+ institutional partners under one roof, including the Milwaukee Police Department's Sensitive Crimes Division, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Intimate Partner Violence Unit, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Schools, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora Health, Jewish Family Services, and the African American Breastfeeding Network. This co-location model is recognized by Alliance for HOPE International as following the Alliance's 11 Guiding Principles. Sojourner also operates the Community Domestic Abuse Advocates Program, embedding advocates at seven Milwaukee Police Department district stations to conduct post-incident outreach.

The revenue model is philanthropic rather than transactional. Funding streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring, including honor/memory gifts and monthly or quarterly contributions), planned giving (stock gifts processed through Pershing LLC, IRA charitable distributions, and donor-advised funds), and corporate and foundation grants including the Brewers Community Foundation and United Way of Dane County. The Sojourner Foundation, established in June 2014 (EIN 46-5489434), serves as the dedicated philanthropic receiving entity. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors with officers including Board President Holly Haseley (retired, A.O. Smith Corporation), Treasurer Heidi Schneider (Baird), and Secretary Jeff Altenburg (Milwaukee County DA's Office), with President & CEO Carmen Pitre leading the executive team. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no AI capabilities, and no disclosed revenue figure; service delivery is human-staff-intensive across 51-100 employees.

Name

Sojourner

Legal name

Sojourner Family Peace Center

Website

https://familypeacecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sojourner Family Peace Center is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 providing domestic violence prevention and intervention services to nearly 10,000 survivors annually through shelter, 24/7 hotline, legal advocacy, therapy, and co-located partner services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis intervention
• Emergency shelter
• Survivor advocacy
• Human trafficking support

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors made through the website donation form or by mail. Donors can make gifts in honor, memory, or celebration of someone, and can set up recurring monthly or quarterly contributions.
2. Planned Giving: Gifts of stock, charitable distributions from IRAs, and donations from donor-advised funds. The organization accepts electronic stock transfers through Pershing LLC.
3. Corporate Grants and Foundation Support: Support from foundations including United Way of Dane County. The Sojourner Foundation was established in June 2014 to generate resources for Sojourner Family Peace Center.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sojourner Family Peace Center is a nonprofit organization that delivers free, confidential domestic violence prevention and intervention services, including a 24-hour crisis hotline and textline, a 53-bed emergency shelter, advocacy and case management, restraining order assistance, legal resources, therapeutic healing programs, children's services including Camp HOPE America, and specialized human trafficking and Russian-speaking support.

Product overview

Sojourner Family Peace Center offers a comprehensive suite of social services for domestic violence survivors rather than a software product. The organization operates as a unified service delivery model centered around the Family Peace Center, a collaborative hub that co-locates multiple agencies providing crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter, legal support, healing services, and children's programming. Core services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, 53-bed emergency shelter (Sojourner Truth House), advocacy and case management, the Hope & Healing Program with therapy and support groups, children's services including Camp HOPE America, restraining order assistance, legal advocacy, and specialized services for human trafficking survivors and Russian-speaking clients. All services are free, confidential, and survivor-focused.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline A 24/7/365 confidential crisis hotline and textline (414-933-2722 / 414-877-8100) providing safety planning, lethality assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, serving Milwaukee and 18 suburban communities.
• Sojourner Truth House Emergency Shelter A 53-bed emergency crisis shelter offering safe housing, basic needs, food, and supportive services for adults and children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
• FPC Advocacy Services Advocacy, crisis intervention, and in-depth case management services supporting the complex needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
• Hope & Healing Program Support and healing services for adult survivors including support groups, the VOICES Committee of Survivors, therapy, wellness services, and healing-centered therapeutic modalities.
• Children's Program Youth and family support services including drop-in programming, support groups, and Camp HOPE to help children heal, learn, and grow while cultivating healthy family relationships and preventing intergenerational cycles of domestic violence.
• Community Domestic Abuse Advocates Program (CDAAP) Neighborhood-level DV prevention with advocates co-located at Milwaukee Police Department districts who conduct home visits within days of DV incidents to connect survivors with life-saving resources.
• Russian-Speaking Family Strengthening Program Advocacy and in-depth case management services for Russian-speaking adult victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking throughout Wisconsin, with all services free, confidential, and available in Russian.
• Restraining Order Assistance Court assistance helping Milwaukee County residents file restraining orders, with advocates available to accompany survivors to hearings and provide safety planning.
• Exploitation & Trafficking Services Specialized advocacy services for victims of human trafficking and exploitation, connecting them with emergency shelter, therapy, legal services, and community resources in partnership with the Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task Force.
• Legal Resources & Court Advocacy Support navigating civil, criminal, family, and children's court systems, including help understanding court processes, presence at hearings, and referrals to legal representation.
• Family Peace Center A collaborative service hub where survivors access integrated services from Sojourner and 13-14 partner agencies including legal, healthcare, social services, and law enforcement under one roof.
• Camp HOPE America A year-round evidence-based camping and mentoring program for children ages 9-15 impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, featuring a summer camp and ongoing Pathways to HOPE events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 10,000 clients served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Children's WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Unique partnership creating one of the first co-located child advocacy and family violence centers in the country. Children's Wisconsin provides behavioral health therapy for children, a Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center for child maltreatment victims, and a social worker for school-related issues.
• Milwaukee Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Police department co-located at Family Peace Center's Sensitive Crimes Division serving victims of crime. Sojourner advocates also work at MPD district stations through Community Domestic Abuse Advocates Program.
• Milwaukee County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Intimate Partner Violence Unit reviews criminal charging decisions for domestic violence cases. Advocates provide support to survivors navigating the criminal court process.
• Milwaukee Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Social worker provided through Milwaukee Public Schools to navigate school-related issues for child survivors and their families accessing services at Family Peace Center.
• Jewish Family ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Provides therapy and counseling services for adult survivors of domestic violence within the Family Peace Center co-location model.
• Legal Action of WisconsinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Provides legal services and assistance to survivors navigating civil legal matters related to domestic violence within the Family Peace Center.
• African American Breastfeeding NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Supports pregnant and postpartum individuals and their babies accessing services at the Family Peace Center.
• Advocate Aurora HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Provides health navigator connecting clients to healthcare options and specialized care for sexual assault survivors.
• ZeliasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partner organization providing services to families receiving support at the Family Peace Center.
• Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task ForcesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultidisciplinary team of law enforcement at all levels, non-government organizations, and legal services working together in a victim-centered way to combat human trafficking.
• United Way of Dane CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner providing philanthropic support for Sojourner's domestic violence prevention and intervention services.
• Alliance for HOPE InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Peace Center has been an affiliated center with Alliance for HOPE International since 2016. Recognized for successfully incorporating Alliance's 11 Guiding Principles and following a best practices service delivery model.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: Safe Horizon is one of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., operating domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and counseling programs in New York City. Comparable to Sojourner in service breadth across crisis intervention, shelter, legal advocacy, and children's programming for DV survivors.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates the primary 24/7 crisis hotline and referral service across the U.S. Comparable to Sojourner's designated 24-hour Milwaukee hotline service, though operating at national scale rather than regional.
• YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: YWCA chapters operate domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and counseling across the Midwest and nationally. Comparable to Sojourner in providing integrated DV services including shelter, advocacy, and children's programming in a major metropolitan area.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program: Based in Iowa City, DVIP provides shelter, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy for DV survivors in eastern Iowa. Comparable to Sojourner as a regional DV service provider with shelter capacity and community education focus.
• SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center operates DV shelter, crisis line, and support services in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Comparable to Sojourner in providing emergency shelter, 24-hour helpline, and counseling for DV survivors in a single Midwestern metro area.
• DAWN (District Alliance for Safe Housing): DAWN provides emergency housing and support services for domestic violence survivors in Washington, D.C. Comparable to Sojourner in operating DV-specific shelter capacity and trauma-informed services for survivors and their children.
• Project Safeguard: Project Safeguard provides court advocacy and safety planning for DV survivors in Denver, Colorado. Comparable to Sojourner's legal advocacy and restraining order assistance services integrated with crisis intervention.
• Center for Domestic Peace: Center for Domestic Peace (formerly Marin Abused Women's Services) provides DV intervention and prevention services in Marin County, California. Comparable to Sojourner in combining direct services with community education and prevention programming.

Others

• Alliance for HOPE International: Alliance for HOPE International is the national network with which Sojourner's Family Peace Center is affiliated. Comparable as a coordinating body and best-practice framework for family justice centers, rather than as a direct service competitor.

Regional players

• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault: WCASA is a statewide coalition addressing sexual violence in Wisconsin. Comparable to Sojourner's advocacy and intervention work in Wisconsin, with overlap on sexual assault services though a different primary focus (sexual assault vs. domestic violence).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SojournerMKE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SojournerMKE
• Facebookfacebook.com/SojournerMKE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sojourner-family-peace-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/sojournermke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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