The Sacramento Gazette featured My Sister’s House’s services in their January 4, 2019 issue. The article highlights resources that My Sister’s House offers, such as My Sister’s Cafe and culturally responsive services. Read more here: The Sac Gazette – Jan. 4, 2019
APAPA donates toys to My Sister’s House
In 2019, My Sister’s House was named the recipient of APAPA’s annual toy donations. As part of our philanthropic efforts, APAPA National Headquarters collects toys at the Annual Holiday Mixer hosted by APAPA-Greater Sacramento Chapter (APAPA-GSC) and presents those toys to a worthy organization to hand them out to deserving children in the Greater Sacramento… Read more »
My Sister’s House featured on Indivisible Yolo’s podcast
Indivisible Yolo recently featured Michelle, Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist at My Sister’s House, to talk about Project REACH. Project REACH is one of My Sister’s House efforts to reach out to Yolo County. Click here to listen to the episode.
How My Sister’s House fights back against domestic and sexual violence
ABC10 recently featured a video about My Sister’s House fights back against domestic and sexual violence. Click here to watch the video.
Nilda Valmores receives annual domestic violence coordinating committee award
My Sister’s House Executive Director, Nilda Valmores, recently received the Annual Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Award. Congratulations! Watch District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert talk about the annual Domestic Violence Coordinating Council meeting.
My Sister’s House Run 4 Safe Haven brings light to dark subject
Their goal is to raise money to continue serving the Northern California community against domestic and sexual violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women and men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Read More
Fashion for A Cause to Benefit My Sister’s House
Fox40 News talks about how the Downtown Macy’s and My Sister’s House have partnered up in hosting “Fashion for a Cause”! A fashion show benefiting My Sister’s House. Macy’s had their Family and Friends discount where you could grab these styles right after you check them out on the runway.
A Reluctant Victim
Reclaiming Your Life After Domestic Violence
My Sister’s House Reaches out to Yolo County
Executive Director Nilda Valmores of My Sister’s House recounted meeting with a client who had been denied sexual assault services at another location. However, Valmores, being Filipina like the client herself and understanding Tagalog, noticed the woman’s shifty gaze and hesitance to describe her situation. Valmores invited her to share her story in Tagalog and… Read more »
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