Domestic Violence

Founded in 1982 by a small group of Latians, Esperanza United was originally an emergency shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota and now also mobilizes Latinas and Latin@ communities to recognize gender-based violence and act to end it by creating communities rooted in honor and respect. Esperanza United continues to ground its work in community strengths and wisdom, as it serves Latin@s locally and nationwide. (Formerly known as Casa de Esperanza)

Safe Harbor Supportive Services grantees provide victim-centered services designed to heal the trauma experienced by Minnesota’s sexually exploited youth. These organizations offer services in a number of ways to meet the needs of those they serve. Services may include brief services, case management, referrals, counseling, support groups, family support, outreach, shelter/housing, benefits, legal assistance, and much more.

Established in 2015, Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, was founded in response to a need for an active approach to ending domestic, sexual, and community violence in the Black community. Ujima serves as a resource to survivors of violence, advocates and service providers, and the community at large.