Upcoming Events
Join us for an upcoming training or event!
Join the Sarah’s Inn Associate Board for Meet Me at Maya, a casual evening to connect, learn, and get involved. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 6:30–9:00 PM, we’ll gather at Maya Del Sol for a relaxed night of conversation with current members of the Sarah’s Inn Associate Board. This is a great opportunity to …
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Sarah’s Inn is offering a 20-hour Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) Facilitator Training for professionals seeking to build or strengthen their skills in facilitating intervention groups. This in-person training will be held April 14–16, 2026, at Sarah’s Inn from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. The training fee is $200 per person, which includes …
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Join us on Wednesday, April 22 for Together We Inspire, an educational breakfast exploring the hidden impact of traumatic brain injury in intimate partner violence. The program features a keynote from Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski, followed by a conversation led by Michele Weldon with Dr. Kozlowski and Dr. Sonya Crabtree-Nelson, offering insights and strategies to better …
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¿Qué es la violencia doméstica y cómo podemos apoyar a las personas sobrevivientes? Esta capacitación introductoria ofrece una comprensión fundamental de la violencia doméstica, incluyendo dinámicas clave como la Rueda de Poder y Control y el Ciclo de la Violencia. Los participantes también explorarán mitos comunes, aprenderán formas prácticas de apoyar a las personas sobrevivientes …
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This training explores the collaboration between Sarah’s Inn and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago through the Intersections Project, launched in 2024. Participants will learn how this initiative bridges the gap between domestic violence and community violence by strengthening partnerships, improving referral processes, and fostering shared learning across sectors. Insights and key takeaways from the pilot …
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Effective Communication, Accountability, and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
05/08/2026 10am - 12pmHow can we create workplaces rooted in respectful, ethical, and effective communication? This interactive training explores what meaningful communication looks like in practice and how organizations can integrate it across all aspects of their work. Using a strengths-based approach, participants will build skills in emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and accountability. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, …
The 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training is the foundational, state-required certificate training for new domestic violence professionals, including volunteers and interns. This training prepares individuals to work directly with survivors and equips anyone interested in addressing domestic violence in their communities with essential knowledge and skills. This training is open to Sarah’s Inn crisis line volunteers …
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Save the Date! Set sail with our Associate Board on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, aboard the Chicago Line Cruise’s Ft. Dearborn for a night to remember—celebrating, connecting, and supporting Sarah’s Inn. Stay in the loop— sign up for our emails to be the first to receive event updates, ticket information, and more: Sign up here.
Join us for Stand Tall with Sarah’s Inn on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Oak Park Country Club—an inspiring evening celebrating our mission, connecting with community, and supporting survivors. Stay in the loop— sign up for our emails to be the first to receive event updates, ticket information, and more: Sign up here.