Puertas Abiertas Inc., MI
Puertas Abiertas is a nonprofit organization that has served over a thousand five hundred Latinx women, men, and children/adolescents who are survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and work discrimination.
Puertas Abiertas specializes in aiding the Latinx community, particularly women, to live violence-free and make healthy relationship choices. It provides free, culturally sensitive mental health, advocacy, and victim services. The organization seeks to address the rising need for affordable housing due to market tightness, leading to evictions and increased domestic abuse. Puertas Abiertas offers emergency shelter, including rented apartments and hotel accommodations, ensuring that 98% of clients have children and safe housing. Their approach includes bilingual advocacy, legal support, counseling, and wraparound services tailored to the Latinx community’s unique needs. The organization empowers survivors through trauma-informed care, involving them in their recovery process and providing group support to enhance healing. the rising need for shelter and comprehensive support due to financial and housing instability, Puertas Abiertas is committed to breaking the cycle of violence.
