Voices Thru Avalon Podcast

Hi!! Join Sharron Fincher and Katie Smith for Season 2 Episode 1 of "Voices Thru Avalon" Podcast! Meet Avalon's SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Coordinator - Henry Walker. Learn about the work he is doing for survivors in our community. 

In this episode, we will talk with our First Response Coordinator - Michael Nesbitt. The discussion surrounds his work with the first response program, volunteer program and how he came to do this work. 

Meet Glenda Cook - Avalon's Wellness Clinic Advocacy Director! She has over 20+ years experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has worked tirelessly to help them navigate the criminal justice system and know their rights. Along with that her work with in managing the Wellness Clinic and healing garden. 

Meet SAKI (Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) Specialist Florence Nelson! She specializes in community based advocacy and helps to navigate survivors through the criminal justice system and offering them support when their cases go to trial. 

Meet "Voices Thru Avalon" podcast host and Avalon's Access Coordinator - Sharron Fincher. In this episode we will talk about her work with marginalized communities, LGBTQ Detroit Council and Poetic Justice. 

In this episode meet the amazing Corporal Dani Woods! We will learn about her amazing work with Detroit Police Department in the community, particularly with the LGBTQ community council. We will also talk about pride month (June) and the awesome events and educational opportunities. 

In this episode meet Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith. Amy will be talking about her role here at Avalon, as well as the importance of our work in the community. We will also be sharing updates about our new Avalon Institute that is launching soon! 

In this episode learn how Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) was founded by our Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst. We will also discuss the importance of our work in the community, as well as, highlighting the month of April and #SAAM (sexual assault awareness month). 

Today's podcast focuses on are work with marketing firm Michigan Creative! Meet COO Brian Town and learn about his experience working with our organization Avalon (formally WC SAFE) on rebranding and marketing! 

Meet our Human Trafficking Coordinator Meredith Baughman. In this episode we discuss the work she is doing to build Avalon's Human Trafficking Program. What is Human Trafficking? What is going on in Michigan around Human Trafficking? How did she become a Human Trafficking Coordinator? Avalon is a non-profit, 501(c)3, comprehensive organization that provides compassionate and trauma-informed care t...

Join Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher and Director of Communications Katie Smith as they shed light on the work Avalon Healing Center is doing in the community. Today we just want to introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about the podcast we created! Thank you for joining! Avalon is a non-profit, 501(c)3, comprehensive organization that provides compassionate and trauma-informed care to...