Yonkers Insider: **Press Release: Senator Shelley Mayer Donates Toiletries to My Sisters’ Place.

 

Date: June 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Shelley Mayer Donates Toiletries to My Sisters’ Place.

(White Plains, NY) - Following a successful month-long toiletry drive throughout her district, State Senator Shelley Mayer donated four moving boxes full of toiletries to My Sisters’ Place of Westchester. My Sisters’ Place is an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and human trafficking through community education, advocacy, and comprehensive services. My Sisters’ Place serves over 1,000 families in Westchester County.  Individuals donated toiletries at sites set up at the Yonkers Will Library, North Castle Town Hall, and Port Chester Village Hall. Donors provided personal hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, moisturizer, and deodorant.  Senator Shelley Mayer said, “I am grateful to have many generous constituents who were able to donate supplies to those who benefit from My Sisters’ Place’s services. My Sisters’ Place does indispensable and life changing work for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, and I am thankful to all those who contributed. Thank you to the Will Library, North Castle Town Hall, and Port Chester Village Hall for allowing us to use your space as a donation location. Lastly, thank you to My Sisters' Place and Karen Cheeks-Lomax, CEO, for your indispensable work." Karen Cheeks-Lomax, CEO of My Sisters’ Place, said, “My Sisters’ Place is so grateful for Senator Mayer's partnership. She stands up for those impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking, looking at the big picture and legislating change. She joins us right in our own backyards, organizing collection drives that provide much needed items for the survivors we serve. We can’t do this work without her support. Thank you, Senator Mayer.” Senator Mayer was able to bring four boxes worth of supplies to My Sisters’ Place as a result of the toiletry drive. The supplies will be distributed to those aided by the organization.