Wellesley's Day to Make a Difference will benefit My Sisters' Place!


Wellesley-in-Westchester is sponsoring an Essentials Drive to benefit clients of My Sisters' Place, a local non-profit organization which serves victims of domestic violence.  Since 1976, My Sisters' Place (MSP) has worked to end violence in intimate relationships and to combat the effects of domestic violence and human trafficking on women, men, and children throughout Westchester County.  MSP is a cutting edge leader and resource in the field of domestic violence advocacy, emergency shelter, legal services, education and prevention.  MSP's Emergency Shelter provided housing to over 175 adults and children in 2017 alone.

On Sunday, April 8th, we will meet at Jamie Jensen's house to create "Welcome Bags" to help get those families living in the emergency shelter off to a new start.  A representative from My Sisters' Place will be there to discuss the organization's mission, services and operations.

Here's how you can help:

- Donate full-size essentials now through Friday, April 6th:  shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes for adults and children, diapers of all sizes, wipes, instant hand sanitizing lotions, and children's socks and underwear.  Donations can be dropped off at Liz Marrinan's home at 25 Rockledge Avenue, #1104, White Plains, NY 10601, or at Jamie Jensen's at 588 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580.

- Volunteer on Sunday, April 8th at 1:00 p.m.!  All are welcome - bring family and friends!  This is a great opportunity for kids needing community service hours.
 

RSVP by April 6th to Liz Marrinan '78 at l.marrinan2@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming.  Remember, it doesn't take a lot to make a huge difference!

Date & Time:  Sunday, April 8th, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where:  The home of Jamie (Beck) Jensen '86, 588 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580

Please note that there is no parking allowed on Forest Avenue in Rye.  Please park around the block on Oakland Beach Avenue.  If you need extra assistance, please pull into Jamie's driveway, or call her at (914) 305-1830.