WHO WE AREUn Nuevo Despertar - A New Awakening is a non-profit organization, 501 (c) 3, that is located in South Lawndale. Our certified staff is committed to assist women, men, and LGBT community survivors of domestic violence to a) break abusive life cycles, b)achieve safety, stability and self sufficiency, and c) ensure their mental, emotional and financial health in order to integrate them into the community with a better quality of life.
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OUR MISSION
Un Nuevo Despertar-A New Awakening, NFP, is a non profit organization located in the heart of Little Village. Its MISSION is to assist every survivor of domestic violence, through intervention programs, prevention, counseling, training and education, in the emotional, physical, financial and work areas for the purpose of restoring lives and ensuring healthy families and communities, improving therefore their quality of life.
Our VISION is to stand out as an organization that is creator of a community free of violence, with healthy, empowered and strengthened families.
Our VISION is to stand out as an organization that is creator of a community free of violence, with healthy, empowered and strengthened families.
OUR PROGRAMS
- Domestic Violence Advocacy: Counseling and referrals for survivors and their families.
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Skills Building Training for Self - Reliance
- Basic Financial Literacy Program
- Courses for Entrepreneurs
A MESAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARIA RUIZ
MARIA RUIZ EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
Domestic violence manifests in many ways. Hurtful words, beatings, jealousy, control, are expressions of a relationship where one person has power over another. In such relationships, people who suffer violence, often feel alone. I went through that experience and clearly understand these feelings of loneliness, shame, and helplessness. For years, my husband locked me in a prison of jealousy, physical attacks, insults and humiliations. Anything could provoke his aggressions: when the food was not ready, when he did not get the shirt he wanted, if I peered out the window, if I leave the house without his permission. Until one day, my eleven-year-old son called the police when he watched my husband hitting me hard. The police arrested my husband and recommended me the organization of Mujeres Latinas en Acción. There, after several sessions in support groups, I discovered that I could change my life by attending the programs for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
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Eventually, I left behind the violent relationship with my husband, and obtained a divorce. I felt motivated to help other women who would be involved in situations like mine. To that end, after I finish my therapy sessions, I began to take courses and training on domestic violence. I have had great experiences working with victims of domestic abuse in organizations such as Mujeres Latinas en Acción and Rainbow. I have seen how these women, who once felt vulnerable and insecure, would become strong and successful after attending programs for victims of domestic violence.
Today, I offer this support in Un Nuevo Despertar-A New Awakening. Our organization is open to people suffering emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse in their relationship. We want you to feel assured that you’ll get the support needed to start the recovery process. I am a survivor of domestic violence, and from my experience I can tell you that you can regain your courage and self-esteem. Un Nuevo Despertar -A New Awakening is waiting for you.
Today, I offer this support in Un Nuevo Despertar-A New Awakening. Our organization is open to people suffering emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse in their relationship. We want you to feel assured that you’ll get the support needed to start the recovery process. I am a survivor of domestic violence, and from my experience I can tell you that you can regain your courage and self-esteem. Un Nuevo Despertar -A New Awakening is waiting for you.