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HopeFest 2023

September 30 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for Alexandra House's annual HopeFest event this fall as we raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, honor survivors, and remember those we have lost. This event includes a brief program, a 1+ mile walk, BBQ, vendor/exhibitor resource fair and more family-friendly activities. Together, let's support survivors and raise funds for their journey to safety and self-sufficiency!

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LiveChat or Call our 24/7 Helpline: 763.780.2330

Alexandra House's helpline is answered by trained advocates who provide support, resources, and referrals for individuals who are:

in need of emergency shelter
looking to talk to someone
in a domestic abuse or sexual assault situation and don’t know what to do
in need of legal information or referrals
looking for resources to find safe housing options

If you cannot talk on talk on the phone or don’t have access to a phone, you can reach our trained Advocate at advocate1A@alexandrahouse.org. Texting 911 is now available statewide in Minnesota and other states.

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Where Hope Grows and Violence Ends

Alexandra House offers free domestic, sexual, and relationship violence services for women, men, youth, and families. Alexandra House serves the seven-county metro area—particularly Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties—though participants also come from surrounding counties, greater Minnesota, or even other states in their journey to find safety and healing. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, housing and supportive services, youth intervention and prevention services, elder abuse services, community education, and professional training.

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What is Domestic Violence?

A pattern of abusive behavior that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.

What is Sexual Violence?

The use of sexual actions and words that are unwanted by and/or harmful to another person. Some of these actions are defined as crimes by Minnesota statutes. Some experiences of sexual violence are hurtful violations of personal boundaries but may not rise to the level of a crime.