A Safe Haven

To serve Asian and Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training, and community services.

What we offer

New Beginnings women's learning and support group

Women at Work Program for domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault survivors of all backgrounds

A 6-bed anti human trafficking shelter and 6 bed transitional house for women and children

Community outreach and education on domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault; and 24-hour multilingual crisis line

Culturally and linguistically appropriate domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault intervention services

New Beginnings women's learning and support group

Women at Work Program for domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault survivors of all backgrounds

A 6-bed Safe Haven shelter for women and children

Community outreach and education on domestic violence and human trafficking; and 24-hour multilingual crisis line

Culturally and linguistically appropriate domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault intervention services

services

1in4womenwill experiencedomestic violenceduring her lifetime

Are you a Victim?

SIGNS OF ABUSE
Threats of violence
Breaking or striking things
Physical force
Verbal abuse
Jealousy

Possessiveness and lack of trust
Name-Calling and Put-Downs
Unrealistic expectations of you
Blaming you for problems
Use of force in sex
Cruelty to children and/or animals

Get help

Read this special announcement

My Sister's House Board President Bryan Cruz and Executive Director Nilda Valmores issued a joint statement to announce that after 17 years, Valmores will be leaving her position in 2022 to explore new career opportunities.

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support the cause

Your monetary donation will help My Sister's House to provide culturally-competent services to women and children impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault.

Donate

Newsletters
Volunteers help us stuff and mail the quarterly newsletter

Advocates
Our volunteer advocates completed the shelter advocate training to work with survivors

March Against Human Trafficking
Volunteers march and take a stand against human trafficking

My Sister’s Cafe
Volunteers spreading joy around My Sister’s Cafe

Make a difference

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at My Sister's House. Volunteers can help with office work and special events or work directly with clients by serving as Domestic Violence Advocates.

Volunteer

Testimonials

2018-2019 client

I’m extremely grateful for My Sister’s House and the people who work here and the people who contribute to make everything possible. Thank you for helping my family.

2019 client

“I could cry… Piece by piece everything is coming together… When you talk about domestic violence outside of these doors people think you’re crazy. I feel vindicated.”

2019 survivor

“My Sister’s House gave and giving me a new future. I could not imagine how my life would be without your help and support. I could not find a…

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Announcements

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Apr

Sacramento Multicultural Festival

About this Campaign Celebrate Sacramento's multicultural communities with music, art, special performances,…

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May

20th Anniversary Gala

About this Campaign Join us to celebrate 20 years of My Sister's House! Event features a…