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The Amanah Program

Providing Support, Safety and Stability for Muslim Women Suffering from Domestic Violence

The Amanah Domestic Violence Program was started in October 2022, the first of its kind in the Sacramento region. It was established to help women who escaped abuse of any form to find safety, peace of mind and stability with their children.

Our mission is to provide women with the tools to heal and rebuild their lives.

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

As domestic violence continues to affect families in our community, the MAS-SSF Amanah Program 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, the Amanah Program works to provide crisis support and long-term stability for Muslim women and children experiencing domestic violence.

How Can You Help?

When you support the MAS-SSF Amanah Program 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 the Amanah Program 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.

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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