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A Marketplace of
Human Excellence

Sokoto means "market place" and has its social, political, and spiritual roots linked to one of the major 18-19th century precolonial African Islamic empires of West Africa, from where many people of African descent in the Americas originated due to the European trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Sokoto House is a community center that aims to build community cohesion and collective efficacy.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 20-22 , 6:00-9:00 PM
3rd Annual Cape Fear Community Racial & Health Equity Summit More info...

We are still in the planning stages for this year's Summit, but the dates are finalized. Keep checking back on our Summit page for the locations and schedule!

Want to be a sponsor? Head to our DonorBox page for information, or contact us at info@sokotohouse.org

Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 10 AM - 5 PM
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...

Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders will host another Completely Free Community Market on December 16 and 17.

Please drop off any donated good for the market on Friday, December 15 between 5 and 8PM.

Monday, December 18, Noon - 4 PM
lcl and AYO present: Kindness Boxes Giveaway More info...

Advance Youth Outreach is partnering with the lowercase leaders to put together Kindness Boxes for the holidays. Boxes may be picked up (while they last) in-person at Sokoto House on Monday, December 18 from noon until 4 PM.

If a delivery is needed, you must send an email in advance to lily@sokotohouse.org with the name, phone number, and address of the receipient.

Concluded (Friday, September 15, 5 PM - 8 PM)
Friday Fun Day! More info...

Friday, September 15 was Friday Fun Day at Sokoto House. This was an event for H.O.P.E.'s youth group, but everyone was welcome to celebrate with brilliant young people and enjoy music, food, and activities.

Concluded (Saturday & Sunday, September 2 & 3, 10 AM - 5 PM)
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...

Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders hosted another Completely Free Community Market on September 2 and 3.

Concluded (Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 10 AM - 5 PM)
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...

Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders hosted another Completely Free Community Market on July 1 and 2.

Concluded (Wednesday, June 21, 6 PM)
3rd Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show More info...

The fashion show returned to the Arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, in cooperation with NC Cooperative Extension and the Ability Garden!

All proceeds benefitted the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.

Concluded (Saturday, May 20, Noon - 2 PM)
CHW-VPP Graduation More info...

We honored and celebrated our 3rd cohort Community Health Worker Violence Prevention Professionals class as they graduated this one-of-its-kind in the country training. Congratulations to those outstanding individuals!

Concluded (Wednesday, May 17, 4 PM - 6 PM & Saturday, May 20, 10 AM - 12 PM)
Sokoto House Open House More info...

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Regularly Scheduled Programs

Wednesdays, Noon - 3 PM
HOP Community Day More info...

Every Wednesday, Sokoto House will be hosting Community Days with food, valuable informational sessions, and support. CHWs are on hand from 10 AM until noon and 4-6 PM to assist with the Health Opportunities Pilot (HOP) enrollment.

**ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
Salsa Dancing Lessons for Fitness More info...

Med North and Dr. Mayra Alicia Overstreet Galeano are presenting Salsa dancing lessons at Sokoto House.

Every Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (weather permitting)
Beginner Archery More info...

Sokoto House and Grey Raven Media will be holding archery instruction and practice sessions free of charge. We are limiting groups to 8 participants initially. All equipment will be provided.

Contact Kevin if you are interested in participating.

Every Saturday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, beginning Sept 16 for 6-8 weeks
Bicycle Safety More info...

Louis Brown with Cyclelogical Initiative will be conducting a comprehensive bicycle safety course on Saturdays at Sokoto House from 1-3PM for 6-8 weeks, beginning September 16. Great info and skill-building for all ages!

For more info, contact louis@sokotohouse.org.

Every Saturday, 8:00 PM (weather permitting)
Cinema Saturdays: Outdoor Movie Nights More info...

Come join us to watch movies outside on the Sokoto House lawn! This is a family-friendly program, and food will be available. Some limited seating is available, but we suggest bringing a blanket or portable chairs.

Interested in being a vendor? Use the contact form on this website and let us know!

First Sunday of each month, time TBA
Just Us Girls with HOPE More info...

Brenda Galloway and HOPE hosts a support gathering for young mothers from the community. See hope218.org for more information.

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Latest News

Enrollment Open for Fall 2023 CHW-VPP Training Course

Training for Community Health Worker Violence Prevention Professionals begins September 28, 2023. Participation is limited, so ENROLL NOW!

For more details, see our CHW-VPP Training page, email us, or use the contact form below.

New Program: Bicycle Safety with Cyclelogical Initiative

Louis Brown with Cyclelogical Initiative will be conducting a comprehensive bicycle safety course on Saturdays at Sokoto House from 1-3PM for 6-8 weeks, beginning September 16. Great info and skill-building for all ages! For more info, contact louis@sokotohouse.org.

Key Sokoto House Strategy Spotlighted in Star News Article

The Community-based Public health response to Violence (CPrV©) model and a recent symposium is the subject of a Wilmington Star News article (paywall).

CPrV© is a model developed by Quality Life Blueprint and exemplified through the work of the community-based and community-focused organizations operating through Sokoto House.

Screen capture of Wilmington Star News article

Jump to article on Wilmington Star News Online (paywall)

View PDF copy of the article

Limited Edition T-shirts!

Get them while they last while helping Sokoto House fund its operations. There are three different designs to choose from, or get one of each! All sales directly contribute to operational expenses such as utiltiy bills, supplies, maintenance, etc. Any shirts ordered must be picked up at Sokoto House.

Please note that the first 2 designs shown are due in at the end of May. We are taking pre-orders for these designs, but pickup won't be available until later this month.

T-shirts for sale on our Square shop

Meet our inaugural class of CHW-VPP graduates!

Featured Endorsements

Sokoto House has been recognized by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 417 as a valued partner organization.

The Sokoto House, located at 1219 Dawson Street in Wilmington, NC has been a host to IATSE Local 417 during our union organizing efforts and our continuous workforce training and development over the 2021-2022 calendar cycles. With the help of Vance Williams and the Sokoto House community activation team, we, the members of IATSE Local 417 have found safe harbor and devoted ourselves in alliance with the missions of The Sokoto House.

Read the letter [PDF]

Vance and Sokoto House has also been endorsed by Midway Parking, LLC as a valued partner.

Vance and The Sokoto House came highly recommended through my Events Coordinator, and since we've begun a partnership with them, I cannot recommend their services highly enough.

Read the letter [PDF]

CCCVPS Initiative

Sokoto House is the headquarters of the Cape Fear's Comprehensive CommUNITY Violence Prevention Strategy (CCCVPS), an initiative principally coordinated by Quality Life Blueprint, Advance Youth Outreach and Lily Nicole Nichelle.

CCCVPS is an initiative and implementation plan based on successful, evidence-based curricula to benefit the community as a priority, as well as address New Hanover County's acknowledgement of racism as a public health crisis and provide a solution to answer the City of Wilmington's call to action through the Rise Together Initiative.

Screen capture of CCCVPS web page

Gallery

Photos from many events and programs are now available on our Gallery page!

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