The Amanah House Domestic Violence Shelter was established in October 2022, the first of its kind in the Sacramento region. Established to help women who escaped abuse of any form to find safety, peace of mind and stability with their children.
This refuge was envisioned to give women the space and tools to heal and rebuild their lives in a clean, healthy and secure environment.
Multilingual Support
We have trained Peer Support Specialists who provide culturally sensitive help in six languages, Arabic Dari/Farsi, English, Pashto, Punjabi/Sindhi and Urdu/Hindi.
Our Impact & Support
70+
Women & Children
Safely Housed
100+
Women & Children
Connected with Resources
Located in a clean, discreet neighborhood, Amanah House provides a safe home for up to six women and their children. From the moment survivors arrive, they receive emergency shelter, halal meals, clothing, transportation, and compassionate guidance as they begin their journey toward healing.
As domestic violence continues to affect families in our community, Amanah House is committed to providing comprehensive, long-term support that empowers women to achieve lasting independence.
Through our Peer Support Specialist and community partnerships, residents are connected to:
Basic Needs
Long-term shelter, food, clothing, and transportation assistance
Employment & Education
Employment support, Women to Work programs, and educational opportunities
Healing & Legal Support
Clinical and peer support, domestic violence advocacy, legal aid, and referrals
Housing Stability
Assistance securing safe, long-term housing
Designed with faith and cultural values in mind, Amanah House provides halal meals and a private, clean environment free from pets and substance use, allowing residents to focus on healing in a space where they feel safe, respected, and supported.
How Can You Help?
When you support Amanah House, you do more than provide shelter—you help women and children rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope. Your generosity helps families find stability during times of crisis while restoring a sense of community, dignity, and faith as they begin their journey toward healing.
Monthly Sustaining Donor
Provide reliable, year-round support that allows Amanah House to plan for the ongoing needs of women and children.
One Time Gift
Help meet immediate needs such as emergency shelter, meals, transportation, clothing, and crisis support.
Frequently Asked Questions
MAS-SSF has received many questions including what the intake process involves and what types of resources may be available. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for many answers. We also invite you to email or call our office with any additional questions you would like answered.
Amanah House is a collaboration between My Sister’s House and MAS-SSF
Domestic Violence Continues To Rise
Sacramento is home to Muslims from all over the world.
Unfortunately, in addition to the trauma endured back home and covid, domestic violence continues to be a rising challenge for all. Sacramento is receiving over 10,000 refugees from Afghanistan. Refugees from Syria, Iraq, and other countries have and continue to arrive.
African-American and African immigrants or refugees make Sacramento their home.
Reach Out, Start a New Chapter
- Support and Services provided in 6 different languages:
English, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Punjabi/Sindhi and Urdu/Hindi - Phone: (916) 633 – 2073
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. After 5 PM calls are forwarded to an English-only support line - Email: amanah@mas-ssf.org
