MY SISTERS HOUSE
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I first approached My sisters House with my 20 month old daughter, after I was strangled and threatened to be killed by my husband. In our first meeting their safe haven manager offered excellent crisis support and advice. She informed me about all my legal rights, options and also advised me about the right course of action. I have been associated with them for almost a year and a half now and things have gotten so much more complicated. I am going through a highly contentious divorce with felony criminal charges and no-contact orders against my husband. This has been a highly traumatic phase for me and my daughter. The only supportive and constant factor through it all is the help from family and relentless guidance and support from MSH (My sister's House). True to it's name, the volunteers from MSH are truly sisters from other mothers! I know that I can call MSH anytime I'm in need and can count on a volunteer to be there by my side. From their highly successful Women to work program to accompanying me for emotional hearings to coming to my daughter's aide when CPS was involved to directing me to the right resources for help, MSH exceedes any expectations I had from them. I feel completely safe and taken care of under their guidance. Personally, when everyone in my cultural community (Asian) treated my situation with DV like a communicable disease, MSH came forward to help me build my self-esteem, gain some courage to speak the truth and fight for justice. For a very small organizations, they offer admirable shelter, legal and counselling services. I know their employees and volunteers are on call (24x7) and do the absolute best they can to hep victims and survivors of domestic violence. I feel very blessed that I found My Sister's house and truly feel like I have found another family in them.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Fighting for my cause and rights as a mother and victim of DV. They've helped me find my own identity in this battle, given me strength, support and courage to stand up for myself. I can hold my head high and move on with my life - thanks to MSH!!!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Rally for more sponsorship. They have the heart and desire, but lack the financial backing to offer more services..They need more recognition in the society to provide better community outreach.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I can all-ways count on them when I am in need.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
...like family. Everyone is very empathetic and compassionate. They treat your issues like their own and offer first-hand personal treatment to each and every client. They are culturally sensitive and bring a broad ethnic diversity to their program.
Ways to make it better...
My experience far exceeds any expectations I had of them. I am truly very thankful to MSH and their team for being by my side and supporting me!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding and personnel. My sister's house will explode with possibilities if they had adequate financial backing and support from their local community
One thing I'd also say is that...
Today I am a strong individual, trying to march forward mainly because of the continuing support, guidance and unfailing love from My Sister's House.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
My Sister's House has been a great help to me and to the victims and survivors of domestic violence. MSH helped me overcome the trials, frustration, family shame, depression that I was experienced due to an abusive relationship. The organization also provided a place to stay and food to eat during the time I need it the most. MSH Board Members and Staffs are caring, sincere and very supportive. It is fun to work with the people at MSH.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the safehouse and in the community
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
devotion to public service
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated and sensitive to the needs of the victims and survivor of domestic violence
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve more clients, expand housing and legal program and outreach
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The first time I got here I felt so terrible, dealing with a lot of problems. They teach me how to increase my self-esteem and how or what to do with my problems, I feel better myself and also that helps me to raise my children, they really help a lot, I wish they keep with the classes and all the help they have. (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the people its served and helped
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I get to know more people
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
awesome!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help more people
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
He has verbally harassed for a long time and eventually out of control and hit me (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
people get free place to meet
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
care and considerate
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
nice and helpful, and understand
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help more people that they really need help
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
MSH has been a blessing in helping me transition from being in a violent relationship. (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Start a large garden and orchard, provide more services (help w/taxes, bankruptcy, etc)
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I feel like I am part of a family
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Wonderful, caring, supportive, helpful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand their shelter which only houses two families or 6 single women
Ways to make it better...
No complaints
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Not enough money
One thing I'd also say is that...
Nothing
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
This class is for domestic violence. I had an incident happen with my boyfriend and CPS made me come here. Im glad they do have programs here in Sacramento like this. (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
clients that come
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I'm not alone with this experience
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very respectful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Get a better board meeting room and more food mmm...
Ways to make it better...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am a single, independent mother of two kids. Struggle for nothing but the best and since I have come into this program it has not only helped me but it allowed me to understand that I can help myself and to love myself. (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The positive and passionate and respect of staff to help not only women victims of domestic violence but the workforce for women.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I can open up to everyone and not be judged.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Understanding
Ways to make it better...
I wouldn't change it.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I made bad decisions, acted irrationally, and am now re-inventing myself = Mom Yvonne (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Happy faces from the clients and positive perspectives
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
set stricter roles and more interactive staff.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
all the great resources
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
as helpful within their scope as possible
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand and help 10 million families in need.
Ways to make it better...
the staff were more attentive and available.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the millions in need and economic status.
One thing I'd also say is that...
putting more smiles and more positive energy on/to staff + clients etc.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I've been through more than I can handle. But coming to this program really helped me move on. I know that there are plenty of people going through the same thing as me, but actually MEETING them is what helped me. And hearing how each dealed with it helped me deal with my own problem. (entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
More feedback...
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
supportive, positive, helpful
Ways to make it better...
I had spoke more about my problems instead of not talking so much about it.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I really enjoy this class. Great people, great support. (This review was entered by GreatNonprofits staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The way I have changed personally.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
all the resources, books, handouts of information that I receive.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very understanding and welcoming.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help a lot of women. Save families.
Ways to make it better...
Help/provided transportation
One thing I'd also say is that...
Calendar of events. More topics on domestic violence.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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