Upcoming Events
Wednesday, June 21, 6 PM
3rd Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show More info...
The fashion show returns to the Arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, in cooperation with NC Cooperative Extension and the Ability Garden!
Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the show begins at 6:15 PM. Limited seating upon request. Lawnchairs and picnic blankets encouraged, and please avoid bringing single-use plastics.
Tickets are available for purchase on the fashion show Eventbrite page.
All proceeds will go toward the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.
Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 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 July 1 and 2!
Drop off for donation of goods will be Friday, June 30 from 5-8 PM.
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...
Concluded (Saturday, April 15, 2:30 PM - 4 PM)
Spring Meet & Greet More info...
This free community event featured food, music, activities, and fellowship.
Concluded (Monday, March 27, 2 PM - 6 PM)
Community-based Public-health Response to Violence (CPrV©) Symposium More info...
This symposium, held at the NHC Arboretum Education Center, included presentations on the CPrV© model and Community-Based Organizations, followed by light refreshments and networking.
Regularly Scheduled Programs
Wednesdays, 11 AM - 5 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.
Every Friday, 6:00 PM **CANCELLED THIS WEEK DUE TO WEATHER!**
Salsa Dancing Lessons for Fitness More info...
Med North and Dr. Mayra Alicia Overstreet Galeano are presenting Salsa dancing lessons at Sokoto House every Friday at 6 PM.
Every Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM **CANCELLED THIS WEEK DUE TO WEATHER!**
Qigong in the Garden More info...
Head to our QiGong in the Garden page for signup and donation info. A $5 minimum donation per session is requested.
Fitness and spiritual health sessions open to the community, led by 53+ year martial science professor, Master Shihan Mwalimu White Owl.
Every Saturday, 11:30 AM - 1 PM (weather permitting) **CANCELLED THIS WEEK DUE TO WEATHER!**
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.
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.
Latest News
Next Event: 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show
The fashion show returns to the Arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, in cooperation with NC Cooperative Extension and the Ability Garden! Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the show begins at 6:15 PM. Limited seating upon request. Lawnchairs and picnic blankets encouraged, and please avoid bringing single-use plastics. Tickets are available for purchase on the fashion show Eventbrite page. All proceeds will go toward the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.
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.
Jump to article on Wilmington Star News Online (paywall)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallery
Photos from many events and programs are now available on our Gallery page!
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