Organizations Filed Purposes:
EL REFUGIO INC EMPOWERS ALL PERSONS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY EDUCATION AND SERVICES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Shelter Services El Refugio, Inc. operates a shelter 24 hours a days and 7 days a week for battered women and their children. They provide temporary shelter for up to 90 days with 30 day reviews. Longer stays in the shelter are considered on a case by case basis. In this setting, safety and security are provided along with supportive services. These include case management, life skills, victim advocacy, educational classes, linkages and referrals for housing, employment and health programs. Arrangements for male victims can be made as needed.
Victim Advocacy Services El Refugio has victim advocates who assist in the domestic violence protection order process. Victim advocates educate the victims about their options and provide support and assistance with civil or criminal court proceedings. Victim advocates assist clients to complete or file paperwork for temporary restraining orders, prepare victims for court hearings and refer high risk cases for legal counsel. Victim advocates support clients at court hearings, educate on victim rights and victim compensation. Victim advocates assess clients needs and assist clients and their children in obtaining benefits and/or services needed such as counseling, clothing, housing, food, child care, medical and mental health services. Additionally, victim advocates provide advocacy to battered immigrant women, including assistance with the VAWA self-petition application or assistance obtaining legal counsel when necessary.
Continuum of Care Program CDFA14-267This is a grant agreement with the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD. The scope of the work is to provide a Continuum of Care Program for High-performing Communities HPCS which are to be used for Homelessness Prevention Activities. The funding areas considered within this grant to the agency were designated for supportive services, operating costs and administrative cost.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Rachel Sierra | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65,066 |
| Tim Stillman | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Damon Bullock | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Silvia Madrid | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick Cohn | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Teresa Beltran | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| Della Acosta | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Ashburn | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
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