EMERGENCY-SHELTER-AND-SUPPORT-SERVICES.PDF

Last updated: 04/05/2018
General information
Organization Sojourner Center
Contact First name Carla
Contact Last name Landwerth
Contact e-mail clandwerth@sojournercenter.org
Contact phone number 6022963385
Address
Street 2230 E. Fillmore Rd
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85006
From what tribe is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 15,000
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Proposition 202 Application
Primary Contact Organization: Sojourner Center
Name: Carla Landwerth
Address: PO Box 20156 Phoenix, AZ 85036
Administrative Office: 2230 E. Fillmore St. Phoenix, AZ 85006
E-mail: clandwerth@sojournercenter.org
Telephone number: 602/296-3385
Narrative: A narrative of no more than two (2) pages describing the following:
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project;
Sojourner Center requests a grant for $15,000 from the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation in
order to continue providing emergency shelter and supports to those fleeing domestic
violence in Maricopa County, AZ. Since 1977 Sojourner Center has been a safe haven for
women, men, children-and most recently-pets, who are survivors of domestic violence. Each
year more than 10,000 individuals and are served in our emergency shelter, transitional
housing, and community-based services. Nearly half of those served are children; 45% of
the children are under the age of 5. Our staff and volunteers help families traumatized by
abuse begin the process of building new, violence-free lives.
Our mission is to provide a continuum of multi-cultural services to individuals and families
impacted by domestic violence in Arizona. Our vision is a world free from domestic violence.
2. The purpose of the program or project and how it meets one or more of Fort
McDowell’s funding priorities (i.e., education, public safety, health, environment,
and economic and community development);
The purpose of this grant request is to provide general support to Sojourner Center to meet
the needs of those we serve. A grant of $15,000 would equal approximately 300 nights of
care. Sojourner Center’s goal is to ensure those we serve receive services to prepare them
for self-sufficiency and a successful transition to the community. These services include:
emergency shelter; transitional housing; case management; domestic violence education;
safety planning; lay legal advocacy; a 24-hour crisis hotline; referral services; and
community outreach. We also offer a health clinic for medical and behavioral health care; life
skills; child development center; children’s support groups; educational assessment, goals
and instructional support; vocational training; and a pet companion shelter, all on-site. All
services are available to any participants, whether they are in our shelter, transitional
housing or are community-based.

Our domestic violence program meets all of the Ft. McDowell funding priorities:
Education: early childhood education to children 0-5; after school homework assistance
and tutoring to school age children, and vocational training for older teens and adults;
Public Safety: provide safe, secure, confidential rooms in our emergency shelter so
individuals can escape their abusers, and help those receiving community-based services
develop safety plans and prepare to leave their abusive relationships, if they wish;
Health: meet medical and behavioral health needs of our participants, provide healthy
meals and classes on healthy lifestyles;
Environment: care for pets, including food, shelter, vaccines, medical care as needed,
Economic: Our vocational program includes job training, placement and retention so
participants can become financially independent.
3. The need that the program or project aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and
the estimated number of people who will be served by the grant;
Sojourner Center meets the need of safety and support to those requesting domestic
violence shelter in Maricopa County. In 2017 a total of 283,170 emergency shelter nights of
care were provided to adults and children in Arizona. Sojourner Center provided 53,889
nights of care, more nights of care than any other shelter in Maricopa County. A grant from
Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation would provide approximately 330 nights of care.
Sojourner’s targeted population is women, men, children and pets impacted by domestic
violence. In 2017 96% of families served in our emergency shelter met the federal
guidelines for poverty. The ethnic make-up of our participants in 2017: 3% American
Indian/Alaskan Native; 2% Asian; 19% African American; 42% Caucasian; 17% Hispanic,
1% Hawaiian; 11% Multi-racial; 3% other; and 2% Declined to answer.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and
support (please indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications
to any other tribes);
Phoenix Children’s Hospital: medical care to children: mobile medical on-site twice weekly
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine: medical care to adults on-site twice-weekly
Jewish Family & Children’s Service: behavioral health services for adults
First Things First: training and resources to early childhood staff; parenting training,
scholarships for parents
Free Arts for Abused Kids: art therapy twice weekly to children
Bloom 365 and Kaity’s Way: Teen violence prevention and self-esteem groups
Gabriel’s Angels: Pet therapy to children
Creighton School District: comprehensive evaluations of children displaying delays;
Individual Education Plan development
Community Volunteers: assist with tutoring and afterschool program
5. The timetable for implementation of the program or project.
This is an on-going program and is in process at this time. We will make an award
announcement on social media, and provide six and 12 month reports to stakeholders.
Signatures: Please see cover letter from Maricopa County.

Sojourner Center Crisis Shelter
and Supportive Services Budget
FY 2017-2018 FYE October 2018
Projected Revenue
Government Sources 1,702,210
Individual Donors 420,790
Third Party and Fundraisng Events 200,000
Foundation and Corporate Support 350,000
Program Service Fees and 24,000
Reimbursements
In-kind Support 1,500,000
Other 0
Total Revenue 4,197,000
Expenditures
A. Salaries and benefits 1,930,000
B. Consultants 0
C. Supplies (includes Food) 160,000
D. Transportation 6,000
E. Equipment purchase/rental 240,000
(Includes building maintenance
and utilities)
F. Printing & publication costs 6,000
G. Evaluation Costs (other direct 25,000
service staff & QA)
H. Miscellaneous/Activity Fees 140,000
SUBTOTAL - DIRECT COSTS: 2,507,000
INDIRECT COSTS: 190,000
(e.g. administrative overhead
charged to this project) Insurance
SUBTOTAL - INDIRECT COSTS: 190,000
In-kind Expense 1,500,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS 4,197,000

Since 1977, Sojourner Center
Contact Us
has worked to overcome the
impact of domestic violence,
one life at a time. 602-244-0997
PO Box 20156
Phoenix, AZ 85036
info@sojournercenter.org
24-Hour Crisis Line
602-244-0089
1-888-886-8793
TDD: 1-888-886-8794
www.sojournercenter.org
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“Taking every ounce of courage I had, I
walked through the gates of Sojourner
Center with my children. We slept soundly,
knowing those walls were keeping us safe In An Emergency Dial 911
for the first time in years. Now my children
are getting the support they need and I
am rebuilding and reclaiming my life.” This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-VA-GX-0032 from the US Department
~ Andrea, a former participant of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or
recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of
the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US DOJ or the Arizona
Department of Public Safety.

Sojourner Center is one of the Our Services
nation’s oldest and largest
domestic violence shelters. Emergency Shelter
24 hour emergency care for individuals families in
crisis due to domestic violence or human trafficking.
Families may stay for up to 120 days
Domestic Violence Facts Transitional Housing
Up to 2 years of supported services while living in
• 1-in-3 women will be a victim of domestic a gated apartment community
violence in her lifetime
Lay Legal Services
• 1-in-4 men are victimes of domestic
Assistance in navigating the legal system or orders Items We Always Need
violence of protection, victims compensation, child
• Every 44 minutes a child in Arizona custody, etc.
witnesses violence in their own home Mobile Advocacy Our donation center provides the
• More than 50% of beds in domestic Case management for families in the basic needs for the families we serve.
community including safety planning, lay We always need:
violence shelters are filled by children legal, parenting
• 2 Arizona women are killed every week by Gently used, clean children's and
Child Development Center
a current or former partner 5-Star Quality First early childhood education women’s clothing including socks,
• 37% of emergency room visits are for for children 0-5 residing at our shelter or shoes, and new undergarments
transitional housing
injuries inflicted by a spouse or partner
Pet Companion Shelter Twin mattress pads, sheets, pillows
• Every 5 minutes police respond to Pets are family, too. Our on-site pet shelter provides and cases, and blankets
domestic violence calls in Arizona safe kennels, dog runs, food and veterinary care
Large diapers: size 4, 5, and 6
Community Education
Our community outreach team provides on-site
classes and travels to events through out the Valley Volunteer Today
to inform the community about domestic violence
and human trafficking
We always need individual and group
S.A.F.E Action Project volunteers to support our programs.
Offering a wide variety of human trafficking Contact us at:
training and resources to help the tourism industry volunteer@sojournercenter.org.
recognize and report suspicious behavior
Children and Youth Services Sojourner Center
We offer after school support groups and P.O. Box 20156
enrichment to ensure they know how to stay safe Phoenix, AZ 85036
and live violence free lives
Sojourner Center is Qualifying Charitable 501(c)(3)
Organization. Your donations are eligible for an
Arizona Tax Credit.