Thank you for being an essential part of MSP!
During our Spring Fundraising Campaign we shared stories of the mothers who inspire us and whose lives have been transformed by My Sister’s Place. Your response has been nothing short of inspiring! Your investment in our work ensures that survivors of domestic violence and their families have a chance for a fresh start and a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives. 

Your support means that My Sister’s Place is able to say Yes! to survivors who feel that they have no place else to turn. Because of you, MSP will be able to provide emergency shelter, long-term transitional housing, and trauma-informed services for over 180 survivors and their families this year. We couldn’t do this without you! 

Together, we can support and empower survivors of domestic violence and their families. Thank you for being an essential part of our work!

In service,

Mercedes Lemp
Executive Director
Meet Young Philanthropists Supporting My Sister's Place
Avery (10) and Olivia (7) planned and held a lemonade stand this past Saturday to raise money for My Sister's Place. Leading up to this event, the family had several discussions about donating the proceeds, and after researching various issues, the two young philanthropists decided that MSP mission focused on an important cause. 
 
They managed to raise $145 by selling homemade brownies and cookies, too.

Thank you Avery and Olivia!

You are what makes our community so incredible. We hope to meet you one day soon.
Easy & Fun Ways You Can Help!
During the month of August, My Sister's Place will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Giant Food store located at 1400 7th Street NW, Washington DC.
 
You can also add My Sister's Place on AmazonSmile as your charity of choice. It costs nothing and it helps support our work. Should you wish to take an extra step today, we are also including our Amazon Wish List.
 
(Photo: Cozy Room in transitional housing is ready for the clients to move in)


Of course, you can always donate and
please know every dollar
truly counts. Thank You!
Many Thanks to the
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
This month MSP was very honored and excited to receive a grant from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation to support our work. We look forward to a continued partnership and we thank you for your support!
MSP Annual Back to School Supply Drive
Folders, books, and pencils are just a few of the supplies children need to be successful in school. Sadly, all of the families who come to My Sister’s Place simply cannot afford the necessary supplies they need for school. Many of our children at shelter will be returning to school in-person for the very first time since the official shut down in 2020 and are in need of school supplies.

You can help fix that! Your special back-to-school donation will help us to provide educational supplies for the children in all of our programs. My Sister’s Place is committed to providing all children in our programs with school uniforms and the supplies they need to be at the top of their class!
 
Please support MSP children this school year by providing the school supplies they need
via our Amazon Wish List 

Thank you for your continued support! 
Volunteer Opportunities
Children's Program

MSP has a new volunteer-led structured play program. If you would like to work with the children's program we are now conducting monthly training sessions. If you are interested or would like to learn more please contact volunteer@mysistersplacedc.org.

August/September Client Moves

We are excited to invite you to volunteer to help move our families out of shelter and into their new homes in August and September. We will need a small team to meet one or two Saturdays in August or September at our storage space. If you would like to help or donate, please email Angela Cavanaugh at acavanaugh@mysistersplacedc.org for more details. Please spread the word!

Shelter Volunteer

Our shelter is in need of a helper who can assist with the following tasks-
tidying our basement/storage area and children’s playground and assisting with putting together a welcome package for our clients. Please email Angela Cavanaugh at acavanaugh@mysistersplacedc.org if you are interested in helping out.