Our Executive Director, Michelle Roberts will be retiring from Project Sanctuary at the end of this year.
Her leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment have helped shape Project Sanctuary into the organization it is today. As our agency celebrates her legacy and begins this transition, we wanted to share a personal message from Michelle reflecting on her remarkable career.
Dear Friends,
After more than 37 years in this field, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my upcoming retirement at the end of the year. I have been fortunate to have had a profession that was so much more than a job to me. It has been a true calling. Many people have contributed to my career and any success I’ve had was due to their mentoring, encouragement and support, and I am forever grateful.
My journey started as a legal advocate assisting survivors with restraining orders and other civil legal matters, progressed to a program director and eventually executive director. I’ve seen this movement grow and change over the decades and am proud we have weathered many storms but have always come out stronger and more committed to our mission. While I have worked at several wonderful non-profit organizations throughout California over the course of my career, Project Sanctuary has always remained nearest and dearest to my heart. It is where I started this journey and it is gratifying to end it here as well.
Over the course of the next few months, Project Sanctuary will be seeking the next Executive Director. I’m confident that the right person will step up and step in to lead the organization into a bright new future. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Michelle Roberts
Project Sanctuary Announces a 36-Hour Work Week Beginning October 2026
At Project Sanctuary, we believe that supporting our staff helps us better support our community.
Beginning Friday, October 2, 2026, Project Sanctuary will transition to a 36-hour work week. As part of this change, our business offices will close at 12:00 p.m. every Friday.
This schedule change reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy, sustainable workplace for the staff who provide compassionate services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Mendocino County.
Our 24/7 crisis lines will remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Friday afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
Coast Crisis Line: (707) 964-4357
Inland Crisis Line: (707) 463-4357
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we implement this positive change. We remain committed to being here for survivors whenever they need us and look forward to continuing to serve our community with the same dedication and compassion.