Our STaR (Sisters Transforming and Rising) Center is dedicated to being a safe space for girls and gender-expansive youth in Oakland (ages 12 - 25) who have experienced exploitation.

STaR is a daily drop-in center that provides outreach and wrap-around support services that are trauma-informed, gender-responsive and culturally relevant as part of a comprehensive system to support young people in ending their exploitation.  It is a place where young people can rest, play, heal and connect with their peers and supportive adult staff. Our drop-in center is a place where young people can rest, play, heal and connect with their peers and supportive adult staff.  Open Monday through Friday, 11 am - 5 pm. Youth that come to the STaR Center have access to:
  • Life skills and self-sufficiency trainings
  • Recreational activities & field trips
  • Connections to resources and leadership opportunities
  • Home-cooked meals 
  • Mentorship
  • Hygiene items and laundry services
  • A clothing closet
  • Peer community and support groups
  • LOVE
 If you want to come in or send a young person to the STaR Center, contact our Engagement Services Manager for more information. Another way to support the services at the STaR Center is to give via Benevity.

Our STaR (Sisters Transforming and Rising) Center is dedicated to being a safe space for girls and gender-expansive youth in Oakland (ages 12 - 25) who have experienced exploitation.

STaR is a daily drop-in center that provides outreach and wrap-around support services that are trauma-informed, gender-responsive and culturally relevant as part of a comprehensive system to support young people in ending their exploitation.  It is a place where young people can rest, play, heal and connect with their peers and supportive adult staff. Open Monday through Friday, 11 am - 5 pm.
Youth that come to the STaR Center have access to:
  • Life skills and self-sufficiency trainings
  • Recreational activities & field trips
  • Connections to resources and leadership opportunities
  • Home-cooked meals 
  • Mentorship
  • Hygiene items and laundry services
  • A clothing closet
  • Peer community and support groups
  • LOVE
If you want to come in or send a young person to the STaR Center, contact our Engagement Services Manager for more information.Another way to support the services at the STaR Center is to give via Benevity.

If you would like to refer a young person to one of our programs, please fill out our referral form. If you have any questions concerning the referral process, please contact MISSSEY via email at info@misssey.org.

REFERRAL FORM

If you would like to refer a young person to one of our programs, please fill out our referral form. If you have any questions concerning the referral process, please contact MISSSEY via email at info@misssey.org.

REFERRAL FORM