Team Jeni HopeFest 2024

Honoring Survivors, Remembering Victims, Creating Awareness About Domestic & Sexual Violence

HopeFest is one of Alexandra House’s signature events that raises awareness about domestic and sexual violence – while raising funds for Alexandra House. The core principles of the event are to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, remember those we have lost, and honor the many survivors. In the months leading up to HopeFest, teams and individuals raise funds to help Alexandra House achieve its mission to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspire social change, through education, support, and advocacy.

Domestic and sexual violence affects millions of people and their families worldwide, regardless of country or culture. In Minnesota alone, the statistics are alarming, with nearly a third of women and a quarter of men experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetime. The impact of this violence is not only emotional but also financial, resulting in a loss of productivity and earnings worth billions of dollars. 

However, there is hope. Alexandra House has been providing essential support to survivors and their families for 47 years, empowering them and inspiring social change through education, support, and advocacy. Their services are available to anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence, including children who require safety, support, and guidance. Alexandra House's work not only helps victims find a way out of violence but also out of poverty and homelessness. With locations in Andover, Anoka, and Blaine, Alexandra House is a beacon of hope for survivors in their time of need. We offer a wide range of services, including emergency shelter, 24-hour helpline, legal advocacy, hospital advocacy, support groups, housing, and supportive services, youth services, elder abuse services, and community and professional education - all free of charge.

With your generous support...

➱ $50—allows a student to benefit from a classroom presentation about healthy relationships.

➱ $100—would provide gas cards to cover transportation to medical and therapy appointments, support groups, and housing and legal appointments.

➱ $250—would ensure a victim/survivor benefit from comprehensive safety planning with an advocate every time they call

➱ $500—allows an advocate to support a victim through the process of filing for an order for protection.

➱ $1,000—offers one survivor a new life with assistance for their first month’s rent and security deposit on a new, safe apartment for themselves and their child(ren).

➱ $2,500—will ensure 15 victims/survivors would have the support of an advocate while at the hospital. 

➱ $5,000—Could ensure an advocate would be available to support 10 victims/survivors through the process of filing for an order for protection.

Learn more about HopeFest on our website. Download our ‘How to Fundraise Guide' for tips and advice on fundraising! You can encourage your friends and family to join your team or donate towards your fundraising goal.