Sanctuary for Families

Leaving an abusive relationship takes immense courage, but you don't have to do it alone 💜 This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, take the first step towards healing. Visit sffny.org to learn more about our free services.

What an incredible night celebrating the transformative power of storytelling, movement, and community ✨ Sanctuary was honored to moderate a panel exploring the journey from survival to advocacy and to celebrate survivors who turn their experiences into a force for change.

Each year, $4–$7 billion in matching gift revenue goes unclaimed. Last year, Sanctuary received 98 matching gifts, raising $52,224 for survivors of gender-based violence. Check out how easy it is to submit a request and make your gift go even further at bit.ly/4m1nymI

Join us tomorrow at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for "A Journey Toward Healing After Gender-Based Violence," moderated by Sanctuary's Senior Deputy Director of Non-Residential Services, Dr. Allison Ross. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4sHGedC

Sanctuary for Families stands in unwavering solidarity with Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguía, Debra Rojas, and all survivors who have come forward with allegations of grooming, sexual abuse, and assault by the late César Chávez: sanctuaryforfamilies.org/movement-price…

The passing of VAWA was the result of decades of advocacy by survivors, women’s rights groups, and organizations like Sanctuary. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're highlighting how gender-based survivors must be supported by a system that recognizes and responds to their needs.

This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s skip the cupcakes and flowers... We want equal rights, bodily autonomy, and freedom from gender-based violence! #WeAreSanctuary #IWD

In 1984, a small group of women living in New York recognized the city’s dire need for safe shelter and nurturing supports for survivors of domestic violence. This grassroots coalition was the beginning of Sanctuary for Families. #WHM #WomensHistoryMonth #WeAreSanctuary

For #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth, Sanctuary created an online safety guide that highlights what every teen (and the adults who care about them) should know about tech-facilitated abuse, digital boundaries, and protective safeguards: bit.ly/3OHF5DW

🚨 3-K & pre-k applications close TOMORROW — Friday, February 27. If your child was born in 2022 or 2023, you can apply for *FREE* 3-K or pre-k programs for the upcoming school year. 👉 Complete your application on MySchools.nyc.

DV service providers in NY are in crisis due to unstable federal funding. Sanctuary is calling on @GovKathyHochul and the Legislature to act now and allocate $10M in emergency funding to keep licensed DV programs open and serving survivors. #StepUp4DV #NYSCADVAdvocacyDay2026

Join Sanctuary for Families and a global panel of experts for a vital #CSW70 discussion on the barriers Indigenous women and girls face in accessing safety and justice amid disproportionate rates of gender-based violence. RSVP at bit.ly/4rsLv8x #WeAreSanctuary

This #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth, let’s talk about red flags in relationships. 🚩 If a partner's behavior makes you feel anxious, scared, or isolated — that’s not love. Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and communication. You deserve nothing less. 💙

Everyone deserves a healthy relationship that is safe, supportive, and loving. Remember to TRUST YOUR GUT when judging behaviors in friendships and romantic relationships. What’s a green flag in a relationship for you? #WeAreSanctuary #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #TDVAM

Consent isn’t a one-time question — it’s a continuous conversation. It can be taken back at any time. In every relationship. In every moment. This #TDVAM, we’re reminding young people that healthy relationships respect boundaries. #WeAreSanctuary #DidYouKnow #KnowledgeIsPower

Teen dating violence (TDV) can change how young people trust, love, and see themselves. Swipe to see how teen behavior can be impacted by TDV. Please know you are not alone. Get help today at bit.ly/2Nyy5ro #WeAreSanctuary #TDVAM #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth

In the fight to #EndFGM, we must always center survivor voices, raise awareness, and call attention to the urgent need for prevention, accountability, and support. Join us in taking action to protect future generations. #StandWithSurvivors

FGM affects more than 200 million women and girls worldwide, including thousands in the US who are at risk or have already been subjected to this practice. It leaves lasting physical and psychological consequences. sanctuaryforfamilies.org/fgm/

Today we observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). In these videos, two Sanctuary clients share their experiences as #FGM survivors and explain why they are committed to ensuring their daughters — and all girls — are protected from it.

Teen dating violence is more common than you may think. February is #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth, a time to educate, empower, and advocate for healthy relationships. Together, let's stop dating abuse before it starts. #TDVAM #RespectThat #WeAreSanctuary

Human trafficking is a global crime that exploits people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds for profit. This #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth, join us in empowering survivors and raising awareness about this global crisis. #EndTrafficking #WeAreSanctuary