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This upcoming holiday season, over 250 families will be taking shelter in MSP’s community housing programs. Will you consider a gift to families to support them during this time of need?

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For 45 years, My Sister's Place has sheltered and empowered survivors of domestic violence in DC.
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My Sister’s Place (MSP) shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community.

Our Impact in FY 2022

347 survivors

served through the Sanctuary Emergency Shelter, RISE, RISE Plus, and FRSP programs

131 survivors

transitioned to transitional or permanent housing

4738 Case Management

and advocacy sessions were provided, including 122 mental health sessions and 102 addiction counseling sessions

66 Safety Plans and 81 Goals

were set with survivors during case management

84 Sessions

held to assist survivors with increasing income, gaining employment or education program placement

31 psycho-education workshops

and 86 youth activities for shelter residents were conducted

Our Impact in FY 2022

347 Survivors

347 survivors

served through the Sanctuary Emergency Shelter, RISE, RISE Plus, and FRSP programs

131 Survivors

131 Survivors

transitioned to transitional or permanent housing

4738 Case Management

4738 Case Management

and advocacy sessions were provided, including 122 mental health sessions and 102 addiction counseling sessions

66 Safety Plans and 81 Goals

66 Safety Plans and 81 Goals

were set with survivors during case management

84 Sessions

84 Sessions

held to assist survivors with increasing income, gaining employment or education program placement

31 Psycho-education Workshops

31 Psycho-education Workshops

and 86 youth activities for shelter residents

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“For too long, the issue of violence in the home has gone unknown and unnoticed and has caused considerable psychiatric pain to the women who are affected. My Sister's Place sensitizes citizens to this problem, and I am happy to lend my support.”

- Rob

“As a young girl I saw my aunts flee domestic violence and come to my house. The issue is close to my heart and I will always support My Sister's Place.”

- Cherry

“I give because I think that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.”

- Martha

“I give because I was a child affected by domestic violence.”

- Daryl

“I couldn't help my friend, but I can help others. That's why I support My Sister's Place.”

- Thais

“Although I was hit by the financial crisis, like so many of us, I know MSP's clients still have less than I do. And when I can't afford to donate my money, I will donate my time.”

- Beth

“I give because I'm the one that got away. My Sister's Place saved my life.”

-Aisha

“All I wanted was to provide a safe environment for my children. My Sister's Place helped us with shelter during the cold days of January.”

- Tina

“I had a happy marriage; then it became abusive. I am now on my own- safe and happy for 7 years. I want to help others do this.”

– Stephanie

“One mean parent and one powerless one can do awful things to a child. Working with the counselors here and sharing with the other women has helped me to take my own power back.”

– Dominique

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