My Sister’s Place receives safety phones through the support of Embassy Suites DC, which collects lost and unclaimed phones and donates them to the 911 Cell Phone Bank. The 911 Cell Phone Bank provides free emergency devices to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, and we distribute these devices to our clients. 

Alpha Chi Omega – AU Chapter AXO at American University is a longstanding partner of My Sister’s Place. Each year, AXO members actively support MSP by raising funds, increasing awareness about domestic violence through chapter hosted events, and volunteering their time to MSP’s mission.  

Amara Legal Center provides free legal representation, access to support services, and advocacy for a fairer legal system for individuals affected by sex trafficking or engaged in sex work in the DC metro area. They also support MSP by participating in our outreach events. 

Students and teachers provide in-kind donations to support families experiencing domestic violence, and MSP staff attend various events, panels, and training for students at AU.  

Archangel DC provides armed and unarmed security training for MSP clients through our workforce development program.

Ayuda supports MSP and partner organizations through providing necessary translations for materials and services. They envision a community where all immigrants overcome obstacles to succeed and thrive in the United States. They realize their vision by advocating for low-income immigrants through direct legal, social and language services, training and outreach in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.  

The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents, including MSP clients, living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. They provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. 

Catholic Charities assists individuals and families in need, especially those who are most vulnerable. MSP has attended various outreach events hosted by Catholic Charities to share resources with the DC community.  

CARECEN provides supportive legal services to eligible families in MSP’s programs.

Children’s National seeks to lead the future of pediatric health through its clinical excellence, transformative research, innovation and service to the community. MSP attended the DC Regional Academy on Family Violence, providing resources to attendees.  

Various branches of the DC Public Library system of Washington DC host numerous events for victim service agencies and holds trainings for MSP staff to discuss our services. They also host outreach efforts for MSP staff to connect with DC residents, and provide space for our monthly DV clinics targeted toward DC’s immigrant community.  

DC Safe’s mission is to ensure the safety and self-determination of domestic violence survivors in Washington, DC through emergency services, court advocacy and system reform. They provide informational sessions to MSP staff and coordinate services with MSP through the Victim Assistance Network. 

DC Victim Hotline  – provides comprehensive information, resources and referrals in the District of Columbia, including to MSP. They offer outreach support during MSP events. 

DCVLP and MSP partner to provide a holistic, “one stop” source for survivors to access all of the services they require to leave an abusive relationship, remain free from violence, and achieve independence, including legal representation, education and counseling regarding domestic violence, walk-in clinics, as well as longer-term services, such as mental health counseling, access to public benefits and transitional housing. 

HHS protects the health and well-being of all people living in the United States and provides essential human services. They host various outreach events spreading DV resources to the community and supporting victim-service organizations.  

DASH provides access to safe housing and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families as they rebuild their lives on their own terms. They support partner agencies in DC, including My Sister’s Place, in increasing their capacity to assist survivors in accessing safe housing, such as through the Victim Assistance Network.  

MSP provides reporting and data collection to DCCADV to facilitate housing coordination, policy recommendations, and analyze demand for services in order to enhance the victim service safety net for survivors of domestic violence. DCCADV also provides advocate training to all MSP employees and supports MSP outreach events. Annually they host a kickoff for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Paint the Town Purple, for all DCCADV member organizations. They also provide technical assistance to support our Outreach and Training goals.  

DCCESV seeks to build capacity, collaboration, and information between service providers and agencies to best serve the needs of sexual violence survivors in the District. MSP attends DCCESV’s quarterly meetings.  

DOES offers job seekers services and training programs to DC residents including MSP clients through our Workforce Development program. 

DXT Therapuetic Services – DXT staff provide pro bono therapy sessions and supports to MSP clients.  

GW Hospital is the recipient of safety planning materials they disburse to patients and those in need that may be experiencing domestic violence.  

I Support the Girls continuously works towards resorting dignity and self-respect to women and folx experiencing homelessness, poverty or distress, they have partnered with MSP to provide feminine hygiene products for families at MSP.  

Hands on Dental provides training for Dental Assistant Licenses, working closely with our Workforce Development Lead on connecting clients with trainings.  

The Hope Project Academy provides training for Information Technology careers and Commercial Driver’s License training. They work closely with our Workforce Development team and serve as a resource for jobs 

House of Ruth helps women, children and families in greatest need and with very limited resources build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential. They provide informational sessions to MSP staff and coordinate with MSP through the Victim Assistance Network. MSP advocates often refer survivors to HoR for therapy services geared specifically for people who have experienced domestic violence.  

Howard University– Various groups at Howard University raise funds for MSP, raise awareness of domestic violence. In 2024, at Howard’s homecoming Zeta Phi Beta Sorority collected 5,784 sanitary items.

The LAYC provides College Prep and Career training. They work closely with our Workforce Development program supporting Survivors at MSP. 

Mamatoto Village is devoted to serving Black women through the creation of career pathways in maternal health; and providing accessible perinatal support services designed to equip women with the necessary tools to make the most informed decisions in their maternity care, parenting, and lives.  Mamatoto Village and MSP collaborate often making referrals to one another and resource sharing. 

MSP and Mary’s Center partner to improve screening and referrals for domestic violence victims to services, and provided domestic violence victims with improved and expanded access to mental health care, advocacy, housing and other resources.

The primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia, MPD hosts various events sponsoring tabling efforts to share DV resources with the community and referrals to our services. 

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exist. They provide technical assistance and resources to MSP and other service providers. 

NVRDC empowers victims of all crimes to achieve survivor-defined justice through advocacy, case management, mental health services, & legal services. NVRDC and MSP collaborate with each other to provide outreach to the DC Community and beyond both in person and through social media.  

No More Foundation is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change. They help connect local donors to My Sister’s Place. 

One Love is a national non-profit with the goal of ending relationship abuse. One Love, has supported MSP staff both in outreach efforts and providing informational sessions and resources to MSP staff. 

Playtime Project supports youth at our shelter by fostering resilience through transformative play experiences as part of our Children’s Program at shelter. They also assist at outreach events, enhancing access to resources within the DC community. 

The Restoring Ivy Collective seeks to build community while supporting the growth, healing, and empowerment of sex trafficking survivors. They partner with shelters to provide services, including survivor-led programming, social skill building, job readiness support, and other support groups. 

Set the Expectation – Members volunteer with MSP’s Children’s Reading Program and host an annual Thanksgiving meal.  

The Madison of DC – Madison members raise funds for MSP, raise awareness of domestic violence, and volunteer at MSP. 

For more than 135 years, United Way continuously improves lives by mobilizing communities. Affiliate organizations host MSP for various outreach events throughout the year and members donate to MSP.  

Students and teachers volunteer at MSP, and MSP staff provide training and outreach to students.

Victim Assistance Network (VAN) – VAN is a collaboration of victim service providers in the District of Columbia, of which MSP is a member. VAN members cross disciplines and victimization specific services to serve domestic violence, sexual assault, child victims and youth, and human trafficking victims. 

Wendt Center provides annual trainings to MSP staff on navigating grief, loss, and secondary trauma. And MSP advocates make therapy referrals for children and adults.