Voices Thru Avalon Podcast

n this special Pride Month episode of Voices Through Avalon, hosts Elle C. and D. explore the importance of affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQIA+ survivors. Through meaningful conversation, they discuss the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals may face, the power of community, and the importance of creating spaces where every survivor feels seen, heard, and supported. Join us as we celebrate...

Meet our Founder and Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst and Our Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith as we discuss SAAM, our 20th anniversary and the resources we provide survivors throughout the community.

Meet: Candance Woods - Crisis Resource Center Manger for Alternatives For Girls Detroit and Lauren Sowell - Anti - Trafficking Specialist for Avalon Healing Center. They are joining us for conversation about Human Trafficking in Michigan and what you need to know.

Director of Engagement - Trinea Gonczar shares why Giving Tuesday is important to organizations like Avalon Healing and how you can give back.

Senior Director of Development - MiVida Burrus shares how you can give back to Avalon Healing Center during Giving Tuesday and the holiday season.

LaKema Covington our Director of Crisis Services and Education sharing all the amazing things were doing here at Avalon! Also meet, Sharron Fincher and Voices Thru Avalon co-host about her work with DEI and staff.

Here from Amy Smith our Director of Healing Services about are street outreach services as well as Founder and Executive Director Kimberly Hurst about plans for 2025!

In this episode we will reflect on our 2023 year at Avalon and moving into our healing center. We also discuss our plans for the 2024 year!

Meet Avalon's boots on the ground team! Our Education/Outreach Team has been out in the community spreading the word about our services and the resources we provide survivors throughout Wayne County.

Meet Senior Development Director - MiVida Burrus and learn about our open house on June 29th!

Meet Advocacy Coordinator Darius Baty!

On today's episode meet Kristyn Nikoriuk SA Advocate! Learn about how she began working in her field, counseling work with survivors and as internship program coordinator. Kristyn, will guide us through a breathing exercise that will sure to get your day started on the right track. It's seriously the best! Just breathe!

In Episode 5 meet Cassidy Oonk - Director of Operations for MI Creative! Cassidy has been instrumental in helping Avalon (formally WC SAFE) rebrand, tell a story of our mission and create content that is engaging to our community.

The Avalon Healing Center podcast is on season 2! We started last year and are thankful for all of our amazing guests along the way! We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce us - your hosts of the podcast! :) 

Meet Kate Bryan the Founder and CEO of 1 Girl Revolution. After living away from Detroit for nearly 10 years, Kate returned to her roots and decided that Detroit was the ideal place to launch 1 Girl Revolution. 1 Girl Revolution tells stories of resilience, empowerment, courage, strength, beauty, kindness, and more. 1 Girl Revolution highlights the stories of women and girls that the world may not...

Meet Assistant Prosecutor - Natalie Brookins. In this episode learn about her work in Wayne County, and working with our clients at Avalon Healing Center. 

In this episode we introduce you to Avalon's Director of Development Trinea Gonczar. She will be talking about her work in the community, Avalon's future plans for 2022-2023 and fundraising. 

In this episode we will talk with Director of Crisis Services and Education Benita Robinson about #SAAM and the Avalon Institute. 

In this episode learn about our amazing Counseling and Advocacy Coordinator - LaShonda Miller. Learn about the work she is doing in her new role here at Avalon. We will also touch on this past Black History Month and how she celebrates in February. 

Join us as we sit and talk with Jon Vaughn and his effort to lead and hold institutions accountable with transparency and justice for survivors of sexual assault. 

In this episode meet Director of Communications - Katie Smith. Katie has been with Avalon for over 10 years and shares her work with Avalon. Also too, learn about our amazing Art group for survivors.