By Tyler R. Morrissey
Domestic violence is an issue that impacts many people around the world. Whether directly affected or not, the unfortunate reality of this common inhumanity must not be ignored, but rather combated by courageous men and women eager to face the effects of such domestic violence head on. Such is the selfless mission of My Sisters’ Place, a Westchester County organization that fights domestic violence by supporting victims while providing community education and working toward social change. This past Saturday, our company was proud to once again join forces with members of the organization in “A Taste of Rye,” a local restaurant crawl organized in an effort to raise funds for the worthy cause.
It was a beautiful day in every sense of the word for the successful community event, where nine quality Rye restaurants generously offered wine, beer or soda as well as an appetizer specially prepared by the chef to each individual. Anyone who purchased a ticket was able to “sip, snack and stroll” through the town, enjoying a drink and appetizer at each of the participating spots of the tasting tour. Restaurants featured throughout the day included Aurora, Morgan’s Fish House, Rosemary and Vine, Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro, The Red Pony, Town Dock Tavern, Bareburger, Rafele Rye and the Rye Grill & Bar, all of which offered participants delicious food and drink in a welcoming community atmosphere.
For the fifth consecutive year, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty partnered with My Sisters’ Place and this year our firm raised over $40,000 for the organization.
A Taste of Rye was merely the beginning of My Sisters’ Place’s mission to create resources dedicated to empowering victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The organization hopes to continue to transform lives, while at the same time, promote healthy relationships in all of the Westchester community. With small beginnings, My Sisters’ Place is now a top resource in the area, expanding its offerings to accommodate the changing times, and provide dependable advocacy, shelter, legal services and even educational opportunities, as well as an overall guide to prevention. It offers shelters for victims and their children, offering a safe space to stay while transitioning into a life independent from an abusive partner.
We can only hope that by joining forces with the incredible local efforts of My Sisters’ Place in this great “A Taste of Rye” event, we have helped to make just a portion of the difference they make in the lives of others every day. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to My Sisters’ Place for welcoming us with open arms into their inspirational and enlightening vision for our local Westchester community.
