My Sister’s Place

Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Servicesmysistersplacedc.org

My Sister's Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that shelters and supports domestic violence survivors and their children across the Washington DC metro area through emergency shelter, transitional housing, a 24/7 hotline, case management, and guaranteed income programs, funded primarily by donations and grants.

Company typePrivate
Founded1979
HeadquartersWashington, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What My Sister’s Place does

My Sister's Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 52-1263256) founded in 1979 in Washington, DC, that shelters, supports, and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children across the Washington DC metropolitan area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). It is DC's oldest continuously operating domestic violence shelter and operates a continuum of care spanning a 24/7 crisis hotline at (202) 540-1064, emergency shelter in undisclosed safe locations (a second apartment-style facility opened in September 2022 hosting up to six families), transitional-to-permanent housing, and supportive services including workforce development, financial counseling, and case management (8,277 1:1 case management sessions in FY25). The organization reaches survivors through community education, referral partnerships, and digital channels.

Its core programmatic portfolio includes the RISE Trust guaranteed income program (providing 30 families with $500/month in cash assistance paired with voluntary financial education and workforce development, funded through the Greater Washington Community Foundation's Health Equity Fund), the Fresh Start Fund (an emergency financial assistance program fulfilling roughly $300,000 in client requests annually since 2020), and the Fire Within trauma-informed Flamenco movement program in partnership with Dance Flamenco DC. Supporting technology consists of a WordPress-based website with a secure client portal, DonorPerfect for donor data management, Constant Contact for email outreach, and SafeSave Payment Services (PCI-DSS Level 1 certified) for donation processing; no AI/ML capabilities are deployed.

My Sister's Place is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (with an annual holiday appeal described as bringing in the majority of individual giving), foundation grants, corporate partnerships (including Amerigroup DC, Accenture, Pearson Smith Realty, Alpha Chi Omega, and Qlarant), and special-event fundraising. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four Star Rating and a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and is led by Executive Director Lisa Winjum (appointed March 2026), Deputy Director Krista McDaniel, and Co-Chairs of the Board Santina Rocca and Shawn Wright. All services are provided free of charge and are confidential and open to survivors of all genders and backgrounds.

My Sister’s Place firmographics

Firmographics

Name: My Sister’s Place
Legal name: My Sister's Place, Inc.
Website: https://mysistersplacedc.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1979
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: My Sister's Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that shelters and supports domestic violence survivors and their children across the Washington DC metro area through emergency shelter, transitional housing, a 24/7 hotline, case management, and guaranteed income programs, funded primarily by donations and grants.
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My Sister’s Place industry classification

Industry

Product category: Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Services
NAICS: Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)
SIC: Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry: Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)
akta.pro secondary industries: Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

Domestic violence shelter
Survivor support services
Transitional housing programs
Crisis intervention services
Trauma-informed care

Where My Sister’s Place is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Washington
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

My Sister’s Place business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Individual Donations: My Sister's Place relies heavily on individual donations and charitable contributions. The organization conducts annual holiday appeals and sponsors programs like Sponsor a Family. The annual appeal is described as bringing in the majority of MSP's individual giving funds.
Foundation and Government Grants: The organization receives multi-year grants from foundations including the Greater Washington Community Foundation's Health Equity Fund. The RISE Trust program provides 30 families with $500/month guaranteed cash assistance through foundation funding.
Corporate Partnerships and Giving: Corporate giving program includes partnerships with companies like Amerigroup DC ($55,000 grant), Accenture (event hosting and support), and Pearson Smith Realty (Hearts & Home Recipients).
Fresh Start Fund: Emergency funds program providing clients in housing programs with financial support for emergency expenses and eligible educational and employment training expenses. MSP fulfills an average of $300,000 in client requests each year since launching the program in 2020.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

My Sister’s Place product offering

Product offering

Core offering

My Sister's Place provides emergency shelter, transitional-to-permanent housing, and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children in the Washington DC metro area. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, confidential housing facilities, workforce development, financial counseling, case management, and innovative programs such as the RISE Trust guaranteed income initiative. All services are provided free of charge and are open to people of all genders and backgrounds.

Product overview

My Sister's Place is a nonprofit domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Washington, D.C. The organization provides emergency shelter, transitional-to-permanent housing, supportive services including workforce development, financial counseling, and cash assistance programs, community education, and a 24/7 crisis hotline. Key programs include the RISE Trust guaranteed income program providing $500/month to survivors, and the Fire Within trauma-informed arts program. The organization serves DC's oldest domestic violence shelter with over 46 years of service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Emergency Housing Immediate, confidential shelter and safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children fleeing crisis situations. Apartment-style accommodations include full kitchens, utilities paid, and on-site supportive services.
Transitional-to-Permanent Housing

Quantifiable outcome

600+ survivors served in FY25
+4 more outcomes

Companies that use My Sister’s Place

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

My Sister’s Place technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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My Sister’s Place partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Pearson Smith RealtycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MSP was chosen as one of Pearson Smith Realty's Hearts & Home Recipients for 2026. PSR Hearts & Home is a competitive charitable initiative dedicated to supporting local organizations that serve youth and families in crisis. 50% of event ticket proceeds benefit My Sister's Place.
Lark Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Venue partner for Pearson Smith Realty's Hearts & Home fundraising event benefiting My Sister's Place. The April 26 event at Lark Brewing Company features live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction.
Dance Flamenco DCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Fire Within is a trauma-informed Flamenco movement program for survivors of domestic violence, developed in partnership with Dance Flamenco DC. The program uses the unique movement and spirit of Flamenco to reduce symptoms of trauma in a safe and supportive environment.
AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Accenture hosted My Sister's Place's 2025 Workforce Development Fair at their downtown DC offices. The partnership provided space, support, and engagement opportunities connecting survivors with employers. Accenture is described as a long-standing and invaluable partner that has made meaningful impact on survivors' lives through ongoing commitment to MSP's mission.
DC Fire & EMSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner, engaging with clients seeking employment opportunities and career advancement.
Hope ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner, engaging with clients seeking employment and career development opportunities.
Stoddard Baptist Global CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner connecting with clients seeking employment opportunities.
MedStar Washington Hospital CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner engaging with clients seeking healthcare sector employment.
Metropolitan Special Police ForceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner connecting with clients seeking law enforcement and security sector employment.
Hands on DentalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner engaging with clients seeking healthcare sector employment opportunities.
All Medical PersonnelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer partner connecting clients with healthcare staffing and employment opportunities.
Dudley Beauty SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair as an employer and educational partner offering beauty industry employment and training opportunities.
MedCertsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Participated in MSP's 2025 Workforce Development Fair offering educational and certification programs in healthcare and technology fields for client career advancement.
Alpha Chi Omega (AXO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Alpha Chi Omega at American University holds an annual Kickoff soccer tournament fundraiser, raising $9,256 in the most recent year to bring holiday gifts and necessities to families at MSP. The partnership is described as enduring and a winning force for survivors.
People's BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Participated in the Sponsor a Family initiative alongside Alpha Chi Omega and Evans Consulting, providing gift cards for families in MSP's transitional housing programs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Evans ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Participated in the Sponsor a Family initiative alongside Alpha Chi Omega and People's Bank, providing gift cards for families in MSP's transitional housing programs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Giving TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor that helped provide a Thanksgiving meal for families at Sanctuary II transitional housing, working with MSP's longtime chef Chef V to create a warm celebration grounded in connection, dignity, and belonging.
Accenture (Thanksgiving sponsorship)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor that helped provide a Thanksgiving meal for families at Sanctuary II transitional housing, contributing to the warm celebration for families.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

My Sister’s Place competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit that is one of the largest victim-services organizations in the US, operating shelters, hotlines, counseling, and advocacy across multiple crime and abuse categories. Broader scope and larger scale than My Sister's Place, but overlapping DV-shelter capabilities.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: National nonprofit operating the 24/7 DV hotline and resources referenced by My Sister's Place. Broader national scope and higher brand recognition than My Sister's Place, with overlap in crisis-line service delivery and resource-and-referral functions.

Direct peers

Tahirih Justice Center: DC-headquartered nonprofit serving immigrant survivors of gender-based violence with shelter referrals, legal aid, and social services. Comparable to My Sister's Place in mission (DV/GBV support) and geography, with complementary legal-services expertise.
Sanctuary for Families: New York City-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related abuse. Closely comparable in service continuum (shelter → housing → supportive services) and survivor population.
Ayuda: Washington DC-based nonprofit providing legal, social, and language-access services to low-income immigrants, including survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence. Comparable mission and DC geography, with stronger legal-services overlap.
The Family Place: Dallas-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, counseling, and education programs for survivors of family violence. Directly comparable service continuum and survivor population to My Sister's Place, in a different regional market.
Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based nonprofit operating the largest DV shelter in Pennsylvania, plus transitional housing, legal services, and a 24/7 hotline. Directly comparable service model (emergency shelter + housing continuum + supportive services) in a different metro.
House of Ruth: Washington DC-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. The most direct head-to-head peer in the same geography and same core service lines as My Sister's Place.

Others

National Network to End Domestic Violence: National membership and advocacy coalition of state and territorial DV coalitions. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct service provider; comparable in that it sits at the policy and systems level of the same DV space My Sister's Place serves.
Greater Washington Community Foundation: Regional community foundation that operates the Health Equity Fund and is a major current funder of My Sister's Place's RISE Trust program. Included as an enabling/funder counterpart rather than a service competitor, illustrating the institutional grant ecosystem MSP operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

My Sister’s Place compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

My Sister’s Place financial estimates

Financial estimate

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My Sister’s Place leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

My Sister’s Place funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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My Sister’s Place M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about My Sister’s Place

What does My Sister’s Place do?

Is My Sister’s Place a public or private company?

My Sister’s Place is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was My Sister’s Place founded?

My Sister’s Place was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is My Sister’s Place based?

My Sister’s Place is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does My Sister’s Place make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Individual Donations are the primary driver. The others are foundation and Government Grants, corporate Partnerships and Giving and fresh Start Fund.

Who are My Sister’s Place's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Safe Horizon and National Domestic Violence Hotline. Direct peers are Tahirih Justice Center, Sanctuary for Families, Ayuda, The Family Place, Women Against Abuse and House of Ruth. Others are National Network to End Domestic Violence and Greater Washington Community Foundation.

Does My Sister’s Place have an API?

No public API is recorded for My Sister’s Place.

What industry is My Sister’s Place in?

My Sister’s Place's product category is Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAEAD, Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services, with a secondary code of BPAGAEAB, Housing Assistance & Homeless Services. Its NAICS code is 624221 and its SIC code is 8300.