Trajan Wealth helps families fleeing domestic violence at Sojourner Center with annual drive

For families fleeing domestic violence, leaving home can mean leaving behind everyday necessities, from clothing to bedding.

Trajan Wealth is working to help meet those needs through its 10th annual donation drive and golf tournament benefiting Sojourner Center, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that gives safe beds and transitional housing apartments to survivors of domestic violence, trafficking and sexual violence.

Jeff Junior, CEO and founder of Trajan Wealth, said the center provides a safe haven for people experiencing domestic violence, including women and children.

“When I look at causes to give, I love benefiting the kids,” Junior told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Arizona’s Morning News on Monday. “They just don’t have a choice in the matter, so it’s such a great cause.”

How does Trajan Wealth help families at the Sojourner Center?

The company’s effort raises money and collects toys, but Junior emphasized that families need more than holiday gifts. Items such as sheets, underwear, T-shirts and socks can help people who come the center without basic belongings.

“A lot of the essentials are missing, especially when they have to flee the house rather quickly,” he said.

Junior also encouraged donors to remember older children. While toys often come to mind first, he said there is a greater need for donations serving tweens and teens.

Community members can drop off donations at Trajan Wealth offices across the Valley. Junior encouraged contributions of essentials and canned goods, along with toys and financial support.

Trajan Wealth CEO encourages public to donate to nonprofit

The holiday effort also helps Sojourner Center bring joy to children during a difficult time. Junior said the center maintains a toy locker and works to make the season special for the children it serves.

But support does not have to stop when the holidays end.

“You can give to the Sojourner Center any time of the year,” Junior said. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be around the holidays.”

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