RISE (Reaching Independence through Survivor Empowerment) Plus

RISE (Reaching Independence through Survivor Empowerment) is an innovative transitional-to-permanent housing program of My Sister's Place (MSP).  MSP works to rebuild clients' credit and budgeting skills, help them secure employment and leases in their own names, and provide a gradually declining rental subsidy for 12 months (with the option to extend up to an additional 12 months).

The RISE Plus program serves 30 additional families, including 80 children exposed to violence for up to two years. The survivors will receive intensive case management and wrap-around supportive services including workforce development and empowerment coaching, therapeutic services such as art therapy, and other psycho-education opportunities.



My Sister's Place provides residential housing for women who are no longer in need of the security that accompanies a confidential shelter but who are not yet ready to live on their own. When a woman transitions with her family into RISE, she is taking a big step toward independence and self-sufficiency by working or attending regular classes or job training and enrolling her children in school or daycare.



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