...the leading nonprofit agency in New York State dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims, sex trafficking victims, and their children. Each year, we help thousands of victims and their children build safe lives through a range of high quality services.
Governor Cuomo's 10-point Women's Equality Agenda "connects the dots" by addressing the range of issues that inhibit gender equality in New York State. Sanctuary supports the passage of this legislation, which would immediately provide critical protections for our clients.
Laurel Eisner explains why the WEA is critical in an Albany Times-Union op-ed >
Sanctuary's Executive Director Laurel Eisner is quoted in a New York Times article about Rihanna, Chris Brown, and domestic violence. Gossip tabloids that celebrate the couple's recent reunion send a "fantasy message to young girls," says Eisner.
Click here to read the full New York Times article >
Each year, Sanctuary for Families empowers over 10,000 victims of
domestic violence and sex trafficking through direct services, outreach
and advocacy. Please join us at our Annual Zero Tolerance Benefit, to
celebrate these journeys from victim to victor.
Click here to purchase your tickets to ZT 2013>
Every year, over 2,000 volunteers support Sanctuary and our work - as tutors, translators, events volunteers, and more. At our annual Pillars of Change Volunteer Recognition event on April 30th, we gave thanks to our volunteers for their incredible dedication.
Click here to view photos from the event >
