This very special episode is a celebration of the incredible work that is being done at the state level to alleviate barriers for LGBTQ+ and BiPOC survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. For the first time in history, through the efforts of the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a cohort of concerned advocates across the state, the formation and newly appointed 501c3 status of Shoulder to Shoulder solidified a program that is designed to work toward a more inclusive, safer state for survivors.

Join us as we sit down and have a conversation with Kenyatta Grant and Sara Fincham, our brand new co-directors, to get an inside look at how it all began--and most importantly, where we are going from here!

Join us for this unique episode of Root for Each Other that amplifies the voices of some of the incredible women of color that have inspired, educated, and led us as we navigate the difficult work of advocacy. This episode is a kick-off for work to come--so join us in July for an in-depth look at WV's first ever culturally specific program, Shoulder to Shoulder!

Join us for this incredible benchmark in Root For Each Other history, our first ever live recording, from the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence Shelter's 2024 Advocate Retreat This special episode takes the opportunity to check in with three advocates across the state, Katie Spriggs, Executive Director of the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center, Ashley Carpenter, Executive Director of Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc and Sara Blevins O'Toole, Director of Development, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter on the way that advocacy movement has changed and been shaped over time.