2025 United Airlines NYC Half

Run the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and make a difference in the lives of gender-based violence survivors.

We’re thrilled to announce that 2025 marks the first year Sanctuary for Families is a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon! Join us for this iconic race through New York City and help support survivors of gender-based violence along the way.

The 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, and we’re inviting you to be part of our inaugural team. This race showcases some of the city’s most famous sights and is a unique opportunity to make every mile count for a vital cause.

Why join Sanctuary’s team?

As a member of Sanctuary’s NYC Half Marathon team, you’ll receive guaranteed entry into the race in exchange for raising a minimum of $1,500. Your fundraising will directly support Sanctuary’s work with survivors of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and other forms of gender violence.

With only 5 spots available on our team, you’ll be part of a special group of runners making a difference for New Yorkers in need.

Sanctuary team members will also receive:

– A personal fundraising page to make your supporter outreach simple

– Fundraising support from Sanctuary Development staff (we’re seasoned fundraisers — and we’re here to help!)

– Team t-shirt and gear to show your Sanctuary spirit

– All of our thanks!

To learn more, please email marathon@sffny.org

2023 Above & Beyond Awards

Honoring members of the legal community for outstanding pro bono representation.

Pillars of Change

Join us on April 18 as we celebrate our 2024 Pillars of Change honorees and recognize all of our volunteers for their dedication to survivors.

2024 HONOREES

Acompañamientos: For their outstanding dedication and invaluable support in aiding asylum seekers through the intricate and often traumatic immigration process.

Angela Ayora: For her unwavering commitment to creating safe spaces, her compassionate counseling, and her significant contributions to the Children and Family Services Program.

Judge Alice Schlesinger: For her exceptional legal expertise and relentless commitment to justice in aiding incarcerated survivors of gender-based violence.

Laura Dionisio:For her creativity and passion in bringing the wonders of STEM to the children living in shelter at Sarah Burke House, creating a safe and inspiring environment that fosters curiosity and joy.

To learn more about our honorees, please click here


Every year, Sanctuary partners with over 3,000 volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys to provide direct services to more than 7,200 adult and child survivors of gender-based violence. We are proud to engage volunteers in various activities, from children’s tutoring to translation services, client interview preparation, and drive organizing to provide necessary in-kind donations to our shelters.

Learn more about volunteering at Sanctuary and join us to make a difference.

Planned Giving Webinar

Explore ways to help secure your legacy and protect your family and loved ones through estate planning.

Explore ways to help secure your legacy and protect your family and loved ones through estate planning. Whether you are just starting or need to update your existing plan, this webinar is for you!

Join us on Thursday, April 4th, at 1 pm ET for an insightful webinar featuring estate planning expert Marci Tempesta as she answers all your questions about the basics of estate planning, including creating a will or trust, minimizing income and estate tax deductions, making guardianship designations, healthcare directives and much more.

P.S. Can’t make it? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar afterward!

HOSTED BY

Marci Tempesta
Milbank Special Counsel