Alexandra House could not provide free and confidential services to domestic and sexual violence victims/survivors without volunteers. You have probably heard this statement before, but it’s repeated so often because of the powerful truth it holds. Alexandra House would not exist without dedicated and passionate volunteers. Our 50-hour Volunteer Advocate Training, held twice a year […]
Time and again, our volunteers share their experiences with us through feedback and personal stories. While each of them has different stories, for us, it’s the love and dedication with which they join our programs with the hope that they can make a small difference in the lives of others, that stand out. Terri Homan […]
Bri B., VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE I was introduced to Alexandra House through a good friend. She had been volunteering with Alexandra House for a few years and during that time she’d continue to tell me that she thought I’d be an amazing advocate. She planted the seed and after some time, I felt called to do […]
When I retired in 2016, I knew that I wanted to give back to the community, but I did not know how or where. Advocating for women has been a cornerstone to my values all through my life so when I found out about Alexandra House my search for the WHERE ended. I knew, however, […]
Rozzie O., Volunteer Advocate Two years ago, my youngest child turned five and became much more independent and, frankly, safe around stairs, outlets, grapes and hot dogs, not to mention her new found ability to proudly swing on the swing set without needing a push. I could see the promise of time to do things that […]
Volunteering at Alexandra House has come back to me in surprising ways. Mandy M., Volunteer Advocate We all have them. Things to cross of our lists. Places to go, things to do, projects to start. Even though I choose to do a lot in community, there is always that one organization that lingers on my […]
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alexandra House, we also look back at the role our passionate and committed volunteered have played in bringing our mission to life. In 1977, Lexi Selvig, Mary Zagaros, Margaret Langfeld, and Sharon (Coleman) Lawrence formed The Anoka County Task Force for Battered Women. When the crisis line began […]
Mamta Saraf has been a volunteer at Alexandra House for nearly a decade and in that time she has learned a lot. Volunteering at Alexandra House has given her a glimpse into the struggles of her neighbors and other community members. To her, working with clients who are persevering and gaining strength despite the traumas […]
Seven years ago, Emily and her family received shocking news – her aunt’s body had been found in the woods near her home. As they received more information from the investigation they discovered that her death wasn’t accidental. She was murdered by her boyfriend of ten years and had endured domestic violence in silence for […]
Each month, Jeff Bieniek spends about ten hours at Alexandra House sharing his passion for cooking and love of feeding the body and spirit with shelter residents. As a professional chef and kitchen manager, Jeff is busy day in and day out, feeding the employees of BAE Systems in the corporate cafeteria where he hopes […]