As thermometers hit triple digits a few weeks ago, Sanctuary’s 25 summer interns trekked through the Bronx to visit Sanctuary's Sarah Burke House, the largest transitional shelter in New York State, and the Bronx Family Justice Center. Visiting two locations that are so vital to Sanctuary's clients and their wellbeing was both emotional and educational.

For the fifth summer in a row, Sanctuary welcomes a student from the College of the Holy Cross as their Volunteer Program Summer Intern. Paige Wesson, a junior Psychology major, recounts her experience at this year's Zero Tolerance Benefit.

The Mothers Council is a group of women who are interested in supporting Sanctuary for Families’ work, while teaching their own children about the importance of service and giving back. Led by co-chairs Holly Lipton and Mary Cannon, the Mothers Council creates service and philanthropic opportunities to harness the personal and professional resources of this dynamic group of women.

Earlier this year, Sanctuary for Families was chosen as a charitable partner by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.  The firm’s New York office has been a longtime committed supporter of Sanctuary’s legal work with attorneys providing pro-bono assistance to Sanctuary’s Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services. As part of this expanded relationship, WilmerHale’s employees will now also engage in a number of non-legal projects throughout the next two years.

It is an exciting time for Sanctuary’s Economic Empowerment Program as they wrap up the pilot session of their Office Operations Workshop (OOW). This new program for clients would not have been possible without the extensive volunteer support of individuals and corporate partners alike.

Since its founding in April 2005, the Knitting Circle has provided a safe, comforting meeting space in the often stressful lives of domestic violence survivors.

For the fourth summer in a row, Sanctuary welcomes a student from the College of the Holy Cross as their Volunteer Program Summer Intern. Read as Laura Allen, a senior studying Art History, gives a personal account about her experiences at this year’s Zero Tolerance Benefit.