Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Services, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Housing Expense Reduction Support, Human Services

Mission: 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.

Target demographics: shelter, support and empower survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community.

Direct beneficiaries per year: MSP served a total of 181 adult survivors and 329 child survivors 142 survivors were provided with safe, secure shelter for an average of 90 days 1990 case management and counseling sessions were provided including 195 mental health sessions and 108 addiction counseling sessions During case management, 108 safety plans, 96 goals were set and 148 financial and budgeting plans were created for survivors 75 sessions held to assist survivors with increasing income, gaining employment or education program placement Conducted 80 psycho-education workshops and 108 youth activities for shelter residents 98 survivors served through RISE Transition housing program 97 survivors transitioned to transitional or permanent housing and 37 survivors graduated RISE transitional housing program and living in permanent housing) Conducted 12 Domestic Violence and Bystander Intervention training to 190 community participants 39 weekly DV resource clinics held in the community Partnered with over 3

Geographic areas served: Washington, DC

Programs: MSP is unique in offering a full continuum of care from emergency shelter through transitional-to-permanent housing. Our experienced team of case managers and residential counselors provides clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive. MSP also provides training, case consultation, and advocacy to engage communities to prevent violence and abuse. 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. My Sister’s Place Value Statements:Demonstrate Professionalism, Integrity, and ExcellenceWe strive to maintain the highest expectations of ourselves and are accountable to each other – colleagues, survivors, community, and ourselves. Our ambitions are guided by our community, best practices, evaluation and feedback and are performed with high standards and integrity. Support Wellness and Self-careWe believe in order to live fully and holistically, we must prioritize time for healing, wellness, and growth. Thriving through adversity, challenges, and change requires tools and strategies for coping and resiliency. We encourage self-awareness, self-advocacy, and life balance through dedication to self-care. Provide Person-centered and Trauma-informed servicesWe seek to empower the survivors we serve to honor their experiences, prioritize their needs, and restore self-agency. We recognize that each person has unique experiences and requires an individualized approach that is informed by survivor strength, experience, and choice. It is accessible, comprehensive, and survivor-led. Foster an Environment of Trust, Transparency and RespectWe value open communication, collaboration, and collegiality that nurtures a trustful and respectful environment. We celebrate our differences and strengths utilizing them to be a creative, supportive and solution-minded team and community. Deliver Services Intentionally and PassionatelyWe define our vision and goals to meet the dynamic needs of the community we serve. It requires we cultivate passion for achieving our mission and act with purpose to support the wishes of survivors. We advocate for what is just and are committed to providing quality service.