Grand Opening

Grand Opening of Supreme Transitions - A New Era in Service Provision For Survivors In Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI – August 17, 2024 – Supreme Transitions proudly announces its grand opening on August 17, 2024, marking

a significant milestone in providing exceptional Domestic violence & non-intimate partner sexual assault victims

advocacy & services to individuals in need including Black LGBTQ+ victim services. Located in the heart of Detroit,

Supreme Transitions is dedicated to offering comprehensive support and resources to those transitioning to a more safe

and independent life. Supreme Transitions mission is to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and

intimate partner violence through culturally specific, trauma-informed services and advocacy, aiming to empower

individuals and create a safer, healthier community.

The grand opening event will commence at 10:00 AM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring remarks from the

founder of Supreme Transitions, Ericka Murria. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet the dedicated

staff, and learn about the wide range of services offered, including leads & referrals for housing strategies, community

education, and personalized support plans.

About Supreme Transitions: Supreme Transitions is a culturally specific agency for the Black community that fields

phone calls and accepts referrals from national helplines and local agencies to assist survivors in crisis, providing essential

DV/SA/IPV intervention services. These services include needs assessments, safety planning, and warm referrals to

agencies and service providers. Supreme Transitions hosts community interactions and awareness campaigns to increase

prevention services and meets survivors at their preferred location, by phone, or through devices with video chat

capabilities. The organization regularly holds in-person advocacy appointments, resource fairs, educational forums, and

empowerment conferences. Non-traditional healing group sessions are held monthly, with referrals to traditional healing

services provided upon request. All group sessions are facilitated by certified, licensed, or professional industry leaders

and accompanied by intervention specialists. Additionally, Supreme Transitions hosts a podcast, “The Single Mommy

Hustle,” that invites community partners, agencies, service providers, and culturally specific activists, as well as DV/SA

survivors, to discuss programs available within the community and relevant topics via social media platforms.

Ericka Murria's Vision and Leadership: Ericka Murria's journey from survivor to advocate is a powerful testament to

resilience and dedication. Over the past 14 years, Ericka has been a relentless advocate for change within Detroit and the

broader Black community. Her involvement in various task forces, cohorts, and advocacy projects has highlighted her

commitment to justice and empowerment. A single mother of two daughters, Ericka's story was featured as the luminary

in the award-winning HBO documentary “I Am Evidence.” She founded Supreme Transitions to support community

members with essential resources and has worked extensively as a consultant and fellow for UJIMA: The National Center

on Violence Against Women in the Black Community.

Event Highlights:

• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: 10:00 AM
• Facility Tour: Explore the new domestic violence & non-intimate partner resource center
• Meet the Team: Engage with the dedicated staff
• Non-Traditional Healing Services: DEMO by Lisa Hillary Jay
• Refreshments: Enjoy food and drinks while networking with community members and partners
• Join us on August 17, 2024, as we celebrate the launch of Supreme Transitions: The Life Resource Center and embark on a journey to make a lasting impact in our community. 

RSVP for the grand opening at https://www.supremetransitionscommunity.org/event-details-registration/grand-opening

Media Contact: Natasha Lee of Being That Girl, Being That Girl  Nlee@mydct.net (586)900-8956

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This project is supported by Grant Number 15JOVW-23-GG-02840-CSSP from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Building the Capacity of Black Programs (BCP) Initiative is funded and supported by Grant Number 90EV0555-01-00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).