Family of Kelly Dwyer sets up fund in hopes of raising money for Sojourner Family Peace Center

MILWAUKEE -- The family of Kelly Dwyer has formed a partnership with Sojourner Family Peace Center of Milwaukee to honor her life and her legacy.

Kelly Dwyer grew up in Chicago and moved to Milwaukee in 2007.

The 27-year-old went missing in October of 2013. Her body was found last May in Jefferson County. No cause of death was able to be determined after an autopsy was performed.

Now, two years later, in lieu of a memorial service in Milwaukee, the Dwyer family has set up a fund called The Kelly Dwyer Memorial Peace Project in hopes of raising money for Sojourner Family Peace Center.

Donations made in Kelly's memory will have twice the impact. Kelly's father, Tony Dwyer, says the family will match every donation for the first $10,000 raised.

"Kelly's mom, sister and I are so thankful to the Milwaukee community for the outpouring of support and kindness over the incredibly painful past two years," said Tony Dwyer. "In honor of Kelly's life, we are proud to partner with Sojourner. Kelly loved helping people, loved Milwaukee and we know that she would want to be part of the solution for other women who need help."

The mission of Sojourner is to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Sojourner provides crisis housing, advocacy and individual support to victims and families. The agency serves nearly 9,000 people each year.

"Kelly's tragic story reminds us that we as a community must be vigilant in ensuring our colleagues, neighbors, friends and family members are safe," said Carmen Pitre, executive director of Sojourner Family Peace Center.

"We are here for Mr. Dwyer and his family to let them know that they aren't alone. For every life that is tragically lost, there are hundreds of others who need to know that there is hope and there is help," continued Pitre.

To make a donation please click here https://www.razoo.com/story/Kelly-Dwyer. If people wish to contribute in Kelly's memory but not online, they can send checks to:

Sojourner Foundation

PO Box 080319

Milwaukee, WI 53208

For help with donations or to make one by phone, call (414) 276-1911.

Please visit Finding Justice for Kelly Dwyer on Facebook for more details: https://www.facebook.com/findkellydwyer/.