My Sister's Place, DC
Javonte Vaden is a seasoned community advocate with extensive experience in youth work and social services. Currently serving as a Community Advocate at My Sister's Place in Washington, DC since November 2022, Javonte previously held roles including Night Manager at SOME from August 2021 to May 2023 and Facilitator at Sasha Bruce Youthwork from January 2020 to November 2022. Additional positions include Program Administrative Assistant at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Program Coordinator at Capitol Language Services, Residential Fellow at Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York, and Intern at Innocence Project New Orleans. Early in the career, Javonte worked as a Peer Educator at Sasha Bruce Youthwork. Educationally, Javonte earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Xavier University of Louisiana between 2014 and 2018.
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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.