Our compassionate, multi-faceted programming, resources and referrals are designed to:
Empower
Community Linkages: We work with clients to increase their awareness and connection to healthcare, legal and other resources in our community.
ESL classes: Classes are offered thru CLC and done in small groups to provide individualized instruction.
Esperanza Project: Our women gain financial support by selling unique items they create in art class. Read More
Legal advocacy: Legal help is offered by Catholic Charities and other partnering organizations.
Heal
Art therapy: Our program provides women and children with creative and expressive ways to process traumatic experiences. A bilingual volunteer art teacher leads this important and enriching program.
Bi-lingual counseling (English and Spanish): Individual and small group counseling is available, free of charge.
Kenosis: Our church-based culturally sensitive group for men who want to change their behavioral patterns and mentalities is led by a deacon and two male church leaders.
Sustain
Mentoring: Volunteers provide individual tutoring and yoga classes for children during their stay at the shelter.
Field Trips: Monthly outings are organized to enrich, stimulate, entertain moms and children.
Phoenix Domestic Violence Support Group: A Domestic Violence Support Group that meets weekly, providing opportunity for fellowship, education, recreation and support for women and children. Various programs include meditation, yoga, Zumba, jewelry making, art, and parenting topics.
