Speak Up, South Carolina | My Sister's House

My Sister's House proudly presents

Thank you to our beloved Lowcountry community - together we stood up, spoke up, and strengthened support for domestic violence victims, survivors, and their children.

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We are proud to share that this was our most successful Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign to-date, reaching more of the Tri-County community than ever before. We couldn't do this important work without you - our amazing supporters and sponsors - and want to say THANK YOU for your dedication to My Sister's House.

In October, 2022 My Sister's House was honored to present Speak Up South Carolina 2022: Stories of Survival, a domestic violence awareness and advocacy campaign elevating first-person testimonies from Lowcountry domestic violence survivors.

Throughout the campaign, we shined a spotlight on the survivors themselves, and provided a platform for them to share their stories. Survivors of domestic violence in their childhood homes, survivors of physical, mental, emotional, and verbal abuse, survivors who sought support and struggled to overcome systemic barriers – every story held vital lessons for advocates, partners, and providers.

Though the 2022 campaign is complete, we are proud to share event recordings, photos, and overviews below. If you or your business is interested in supporting our Speak Up South Carolina 2023 campaign, please contact Hallie Smith, Development Officer, at Hallie@MySistersHouse.com.

THE EVENTS

TOWN HALL 2022:

Centering Survivor Voices

Thursday, 10/6, 10:00 AM

Wando Mount Pleasant Library

Thank you to the dedicated allies and advocates who came out to support our survivor speakers as they shared their personal testimonies. Their powerful stories were followed by a dynamic discussion of barriers faced by the victims themselves, learnings for providers, and ways advocates across the Tri-County community can continue to support victims and survivors.

Watch the live event recording here >

NOTE: Please be aware that the survivor testimonials featured at the beginning of the session video cover sensitive topics, including descriptions of abuse and physical violence.

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ADVOCACY LUNCHEON

Wednesday, 10/12, 11:00 AM

The Harbour Club at Westedge

Thank you to all the dedicated local leaders, supporters, and influencers who came together on behalf of the clients and programs of My Sister's House. We are deeply grateful for your investment in the strength of our agency and services.

View, download, and share event photos here >

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5 TO SURVIVE:

5K RUN & MEMORIAL MILE WALK

Saturday, 10/29, Wannamaker Park

Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who came out for our annual 5K Run and Memorial Mile Walk, at beautiful Wannamaker Park. It was a wonderful morning with survivors, staff, and our community!

Be sure to register next year - whether you're walking with friends, competing in the 5K, or bringing your best team spirit, 5 To Survive has something for everyone.