(330) 747-4040 24-Hour Crisis Phone Line
Sebring Office: (330) 938-2253

Sojourner House Domestic Violence Services’ mission

is to provide a comprehensive program of crisis intervention,

education, advocacy and shelter for victims of domestic violence

in Mahoning County.

Sojourner House is operated by Compass Family and Community Services an Ohio-based, charitable, nonprofit organization, which has been in existence since 1970. On September 19, 1991, Burdman Group began the Sojourner House Battered Persons Crisis Program. Sojourner House is an unincorporated subdivision of Burdman Group, Inc. and is Mahoning County's only protective shelter. The shelter since then has changed its name to Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program.

Program Director: Malinda Gavins, LSW, M.Ed.
E-mail: mgavins@compassfamily.org

Sojourner House

P.O. Box 5694
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 747-4040 Phone
(330) 480-4382 Fax

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Stay tuned for more information!

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Annual Candlelight Vigil

Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program held its annual candlelight vigil on Monday, October 4th at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.  This year’s theme was “Voices From the Heart” and featured statements by survivors of domestic violence as well as stories of those who lost their lives.

Reverend Lewis Macklin was the guest speaker and he very candidly addressed domestic violence and its effect on the family.  Elegant dancers from the Ballet Western Reserve concluded the event with an uplifting performance.  It was a profound and moving experience that ensured we not forget those who are in throws of escaping abuse and those who have lost their lives to it.

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