MY SISTERS&#=
8217;
PLACE annual review 2009
mission stat=
ement
My Sisters’ Place (“MSP”) aims to engage each memb=
er
of society in our work to end domestic violence, so that all relationships =
can
embrace the principles of respect, equality, and peacefulness.
core values =
&
guiding principles
The following statements reflect our view of what constitutes My
Sisters’ Place. They ex=
plain
the beliefs and principles that motivate us and influence how we approach
providing services to our clients, advocating public policy on their behalf=
and
building community partnership in order to promote social change.
Our values and principles define our role in the community, give us
direction for the future and distinguish us as a leading resource for victi=
ms
of abuse in the
core values
Safety & Security: &=
nbsp; through
emergency services such as hotline, shelter and crisis counseling
Encourage & Empower: &=
nbsp; through
listening, believing, understanding and responding to our clients’ ne=
eds
Nurture &am=
p;
Inspire: =
; through
programs that help clients meet basic needs and gain skills, tools and
resources to pursue their goals
principles
Through direct services, we suppor=
t the
abused, primarily women and their children, in seeking safety,
self-determination, and justice.
Through community education, we challe=
nge
public perceptions of intimate violence and the social inequities that give
rise to it, and we promote prevention with a special emphasis on youth.
Through advocacy, we act as a force for social
change in law and public policy.
programs &am=
p;
services
MSP provides comprehensive shelter, advocacy, legal services, and
supportive services for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalkin=
g,
and human trafficking and currently offers a range of services that address=
the
needs of victims at various stages of separating from their abusers and the=
ir
subsequent pursuit of productive, independent lives.
Services and programs include: two emergency shelters; a 24-hour hot=
line
for assistance and referrals; an extensive support group network in both
English and Spanish; a full service
2009 agency =
highlights
MSP’=
;s
and
representation related to orders of protection, child support and custody a=
nd
immigration.
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nbsp;
MSP’=
;s emergency hotline answered
over 2,500 calls
MSP’=
;s Domestic Violence Education and Prevention
MSP’=
;s counseling programs supported
over a 1,600 women through individual and group support.
MSP’=
;s children’s services
supported over 2,000 children through individual and group suppo=
rt
and art therapy programs.
MSP’=
;s emergency shelter provided
housing for nearly 200 women and children
MSP’=
;s
programs provided support and services to 10 victims of human trafficking
governance
MSP is a
Board of Directors
Ellen Aschendorf-ShaSha =
Anahaita
Kotval, Secretary
Christina Bianco &n=
bsp; =
; &n=
bsp; Susan
Landolt
Carolyn Brody&n=
bsp; =
; &n=
bsp; =
; Sara
Gaffney Mahoney
Rebecca Eisenberg &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; Jane
Petro, MD
Eileen Price Farbman =
&nb=
sp; Barbara
Raho
Steven Farbman&=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; Michael
Satow
Diana Gould&nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; &nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; Terri
E. Simon, Esq. Chair =
; &n=
bsp;
Judy Kaminstein &n=
bsp; =
; Sheree
Wen, Ph.D
Leslye Katz, Treasurer =
&nb=
sp;
finance
MSP’s most recent audited financial report and IRS 990 form ca=
n be
found on our website: http://www.mysistersplaceny.org/financials. The following revenue and expense =
charts
are based on MSP’s most recent financial reports:
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MY SISTERS’ PLACE annual review 2009