HOPE Coalition

Traumatic experiences have a ripple effect on people, expanding beyond the individual, onto families, and into communities. When trauma is not processed (and ultimately resolved) it creates unhealthy patterns that follow a person through life and into future generations. A victim of violence may end up having to deal with up to 11 different systems before court cases are resolved. Where do you even begin? This is where HOPE Coalition comes in.

HOPE exists to fill the gaps caused by trauma – to walk along-side during a crisis. The ultimate goal is to end the generational cycles of abuse, violence or poverty, and help create safer, healthier and more resilient communities.

For the cost of a tank of gas, or the price of a few of specialty coffees, you can help someone else make it through these tough times.  People like YOU help connect and strengthen our community.  We are asking you to join us and invest in hope. 

With deep appreciation,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sara Kern, Executive Director  

      Bridgett Feuerhelm, Board President          

P.S.   At the beginning of 2024, HOPE opened a new Forensic Medical Exam Room for victims of sexual assault, in partnership with the St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team. Specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are on-call to meet with victims at HOPE's Red Wing office. This new service for victims allows them safe, secure, free and totally confidential exams and advocacy.                                                                                                                            

P.S.S. In 2022 HOPE Coalition made Minnesota history for victim's rights: Advocate's notes are now confidential by Supreme Court law (HOPE Coalition vs. Conrad). 

PLEASE be part of the solution for those processing trauma. Invest in HOPE today!

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 Serving Goodhue and Wabasha counties in MN and Western Pierce County in WI.