Blanche Garcia and S.O.F.I.A. Share Stories

Montclair-based organization, Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) hosts Blanche Garcia at Ariane Kitchen & Bar in Verona on Jan. 22.

Blanche Garcia and S.O.F.I.A. Share Stories

Have brunch with Montclair’s Blanche Garcia. On Sunday, Jan. 22, Blanche Garcia will join community members at Ariane Kitchen and Bar to show support for Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates. Garcia is a television personality, interior designer, lifestyle guru and author of Empowered Design: A Design Plan for Living. In Empowered Design, Garcia shares personal […]

Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence

Join S.O.F.I.A. in the candlelight vigil to bring awareness and to promote advocacy against domestic violence at Crane Park.

Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence

S.O.F.I.A. aims to have a candlelight vigil to promote unity throughout the community.  As we approach the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s join the movement to end the cycle of abuse and create a violent free community. Join Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.)  in a candlelight vigil to bring awareness and to promote advocacy against […]

Purple Purse Challenge: Do You Accept?

Purple Purse Challenge: Do You Accept?

Get involved with helping those who undergo domestic violence by participating in the Purple Purse Challenge! Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) will be competing for the $650,000 grand prize in The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge. The Challenge, an annual competition hosted on CrowdRise, is a public fundraising and awareness campaign that coincides with […]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 In October, we wear purple to spread the word of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Recently, the 6th Annual S.O.F.I.A. (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates) Walk Against Domestic Violence was held on Sept. 10 and it had over 250 participants and raised $15,000. It was announced as their most successful year so far! It’s quite remarkable to […]

S.O.F.I.A.: Stop Domestic Violence

S.O.F.I.A. is hosting their fifth annual walk against domestic violence to raise money for an important cause. Please spare the time to show your support.

S.O.F.I.A.: Stop Domestic Violence

Support S.O.F.I.A. against domestic abuse by attending their annual walk. Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) is an organization dedicated to bringing awareness, prevention and healing to your community. Domestic violence is a big problem in America and throughout the world. S.O.F.I.A.’s focus is to create social change, thus leading to the eradication of Domestic Violence. […]