Standing with Survivors: Our Partnership with Sojourner Center – July 2025

At The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, we are deeply committed to standing beside individuals and families facing their darkest moments. I’m honored to highlight our continued dedication to supporting the most vulnerable in our community through a $250,000 flexible, multiyear award to Sojourner Center. This grant is intended to empower and fuel the dreams of survivors of domestic violence and their children in Arizona.

Sojourner Center has been a safe haven for survivors in our state for nearly 50 years. Their model is rooted in compassion, dignity, and holistic support. From emergency shelter and transitional housing to on-site childcare, legal advocacy, and trauma-informed care, their services are designed to meet survivors exactly where they are. What sets them apart is their unwavering belief that healing extends beyond safety – it includes emotional, financial, and long-term stability.

With this recent grant, Sojourner Center will be able to provide an estimated 2,775 nights of shelter to women, children, and families in crisis. That means thousands of nights where survivors can sleep without fear – and mornings where they can begin to rebuild. The grant will also help sustain their 24-hour crisis hotline, education and employment support, and pet companion shelter – because no family member should be left behind, not even the furry, four-legged ones.

Our partnership with Sojourner Center is more than just a grant – it’s a statement that no one should have to face these struggles alone. It’s a vote of confidence in an organization that truly understands what it means to walk alongside survivors with empathy and purpose.

To the incredible staff and advocates at Sojourner: thank you for your tireless work and compassionate care. And to every survivor out there: you are not alone – we see you, we support you, and we believe in your bright future.

With hope and solidarity,