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Our Programs and Services

Housing Programs

Emergency housing programs and transitional-to-permanent housing programs.

Supportive Services

Our housing clients have access to workforce development, financial counseling, cash assistance programs, and ongoing support after exiting our housing programs.

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Community Outreach 
& Education:

Trainings, events, literature, and more to 
raise awareness and encourage community engagement.

Our Impact

As DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter, My Sister’s Place has supported survivors for over 46 years with shelter, housing, and services that promote safety, healing, and long-term stability.

640

Survivors served in FY24

6,375

1:1 Case Management Sessions

374

Women and Children housed in FY24

A Cornerstone of D.C’s response to domestic violence.

For over 46 years, My Sister’s Place has led innovative, survivor-centered solutions, launching DC’s first domestic violence hotline, shelter, and, more recently, the first guaranteed income program for survivors. Our deep roots and expertise continue shaping the city’s evolving response to domestic violence.

Small Actions, Meaningful Impact: Evans Inc. Puts Service into Action with MSP

What can a tube of ChapStick represent?  For My Sister’s Place and our partners at Evans Inc., it can be…

“The Little Things Matter”: Creating Connections at MSP’s 2026 Career Fair

A conversation can lead to a connection. A connection can introduce a new career path. And sometimes, simply learning…

This Is What a Fresh Start Looks Like for Kids at DC’s Oldest DV Shelter

For children living at My Sister’s Place — DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter — the first day of school…

Get to Know Melanie Hatter, Our New Director of Donor Advancement 

Melanie comes to MSP with a background in corporate communications and journalism, and for the past eight years she…

In Their Own Words

“My children and I are truly thankful to have been connected with your agency! Because of your services, we’ve been able to focus on growing emotionally, mentally, physically, and most importantly healing! We no long have to manage ourselves on “survival mode” and that is truly peaceful! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

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