State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Announces Asha Returning to Independent Programming

Madison – April 17, 2025 – Today, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) announced that The Asha Project – formerly known as Asha Family Services (Asha) – will no longer be under the umbrella of the coalition as an independent project as of April 18, 2025. Following several years of planned temporary coalition affiliation, they will again function as a standalone program as was outlined when joining the coalition as a project to re-establish fully autonomous services.

As one of the first culturally specific domestic violence program in the country, Asha has been a critical and unique part of the City of Milwaukee’s safety net for more than 30 years.

“Their time at the Coalition was always temporary,” offered End Abuse Executive Director Monique Minkens. “While at End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, their presence enhanced our work and view of service to victims and survivors. We wish them so much success, and hope the community and donors will make the shift with them by continuing to offer their collaboration and support.”

Their departure is a time of continuous celebration for what the organization represents and all they do for the Milwaukee community and beyond.

To learn more about Asha’s work, including their role in the We Are Here MKE collective comprising seven culturally specific domestic & sexual violence programs in Milwaukee, visit www.ashafamilyservices.org.

For those experiencing domestic or sexual violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1−800−799−7233), the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673), and the Hmong Family Strengthening Helpline (1-877-740-4292) are available 24/7 for support. A list of local Wisconsin domestic violence victim service providers can be found at www.endabusewi.org/get-help. A list of local WI sexual assault victim service providers can be found at www.wcasa.org/survivors/service-providers. A list of local WI Black and Brown culturally-specific domestic violence and sexual assault victim resources can be found at www.bbwpcoalition.org/resources-in-wi.

A list of local Wisconsin domestic violence victim service providers can be found at www.endabusewi.org/get-help. A list of local WI sexual assault victim service providers can be found at www.wcasa.org/survivors/service-providers. A list of local WI Black and Brown culturally-specific domestic violence and sexual assault victim resources can be found at www.bbwpcoalition.org/resources-in-wi

End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (End Abuse, www.endabusewi.org) is the leading voice for victims of domestic abuse in Wisconsin. At End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, we educate shelter and program volunteers and advocates, law enforcement, legislators, and community members to provide safety and support to survivors. We strive to shift Wisconsin from the attitudes and beliefs that cause domestic violence to values of mutual respect and equity, and we partner with communities in the effort to prevent and end domestic abuse.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.