My Sisters Place Inc

The my sisters' place center for legal services (cls) provides legal services in the areas of family and immigration law. Legal services include direct representation of clients in court, legal advice and counsel, and administrative advocacy to keep both clients and their children safe. Cls staff engage in extensive outreach and training on related legal topics, reaching judges, lawyers, law students, community-based organizations, and others. Cls attorneys also train and mentor pro bono attorneys from private sector law firms and corporations to expand access to justice. During the fiscal year, cls attorneys and advocates provided 765 free and confidential legal consulations, and represented 420 clients in court.

Msps confidentially located emergency shelter, assisted 42 adults and 38 children achieve safety while they disengaged from their abusers. During the fiscal year ending june 30, 2024, adult and child survivors stayed in the shelter for a combined 6,577 bed nights. During their stay, shelter residents were supported with 4,344 units of support and advocacy. In addition, msps 24-hour crisis hotline answered 2,395 calls during the fiscal year, connecting callers to support, information, referrals, and guidance on options for safety.