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Elaine Meyerson honored for 25 years of service

Thursday, June 2, 2011

When Elaine Meyerson, a Hillsdale resident, came to Shelter Our Sisters in 1986, the agency was in turmoil. The board had dismissed the previous director, the administration was in disarray and a lot of ties to the community were frayed.

Non-Profit News

Monday, January 24, 2011

Shelter Our Sisters has received several grants. The Avon Foundation awarded $5,000 to support the Transitional Housing Program;

Libraries Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 4, 2010

Baring Our Soles Shoe Display

Shelter Our Sisters will present an art exhibit during October

Monday, October 4, 2010

Shelter Our Sisters will present an art exhibit during October at five local libraries to help raise awareness of domestic violence. The show, Baring Our Soles, will display decorative footwear designed by the organization's art-therapy program.

Elaine Meyerson Letter to Editor

Monday, August 30, 2010

Distinguishing between two shelters' services.

Distinguishing between two shelter services

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

"Women's shelter program stands tough to stay open" is a perfect opportunity to shed some light on the confusion between two similarly named organization with the same acronym. Shelter Our Sisters, and Strengthen Our Sisters, the subject of the article, are two distinct agencies with very different programs and philosophies, serving separate counties.

A Safe Haven, and a Step Forward

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Transitional housing gives women option

Playground Addition

Friday, October 23, 2009

Playground helps ease plight for kids at shelter.

Playground addition helps ease plight for kids at shelter

Sunday, August 23, 2009

When Kendra finally decided to take her two young children and escape the beatings, she worried that her kids would have a hard time accepting a new home at Shelter Our Sisters.

Denise Spell Letter to Editor

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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