My Sister's Place, DC
Gabriela Deleon is an experienced outreach and community resource professional with a strong background in supporting families and students. Currently serving as the Outreach Coordinator and Latino Liaison at My Sister's Place, DC since July 2018, Gabriela engages with the community to provide essential services. Prior experience includes serving as a Community Resource Coordinator for the Prince George's Department of Social Services, where Gabriela focused on educational interventions for Title I students. Additionally, Gabriela was a Transition Coordinator at My Sister's Place, assisting domestic violence survivor families with emotional support and career planning. Previous roles include Community Health Worker with Howard County Government, where responsibilities involved patient advocacy and support. Gabriela holds a degree from Delaware State University, attained between 2003 and 2007.
My Sister's Place, DC
MISSION My Sister’s Place (MSP) shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community. HISTORY For over 40 years, MSP has been an innovator in changing lives by providing DC’s first hotline, first domestic violence shelter, and most recently, first Batterer Intervention group. As DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter, we have served as a cornerstone of the District’s response to this pressing public health issue since 1979. PROGRAMS & SERVICES MSP is unique in offering a continuum of care from emergency shelter through transitional-to-permanent housing. Our experienced team of case managers and residential counselors provide clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive. MSP also provides training, case consultation, and advocacy to engage communities to prevent violence and abuse.