Recognitions and Awards for My Sisters' Place

My Sisters' Place received one of Governor Pataki’s 2004 “Justice, Freedom and Courage Awards to End Domestic Violence”, which recognize organizations whose exemplary actions are particularly innovative and demonstrate a long-term commitment to ending domestic violence.

In January, 2006, MSP’s S.A.F.E.R. program was awarded a National Football League Junior Community Quarterback Award, which “honors high school and college aged students who exemplify leadership, dedication, creativity and a commitment to improving the communities in which they live through volunteerism.”

In late August of 2005, the Westchester County cable news station, News 12, aired a special 2-day story on domestic violence entitled “When Love Hurts”, hosted by Juri Tatsuuma. As a part of this special, morning reporter Lisa Salvadorini interviewed DVEP Coordinator Heather Storer. As a result of this segment, many new schools reached out to the DVEP requesting presentations and information.

In celebration of Women’s History Month in 2006, the Journal News published a Newspaper-In-Education supplement entitled “Relationship Talk”, written by S.A.F.E.R. students and staff about the issues of teen dating abuse.

In June of 2006, The Westchester County Women’s Republican Club honored MSP’s Executive Director Karen Cheeks-Lomax, Esq. with a Community Service Award and donated a portion of the proceeds of their Spring Gala to My Sisters' Place.