Programs
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Domestic Violence
Mujeres’ Domestic Violence Program works to eliminate domestic violence and assists survivors to break the cycle of abuse in their families and in their lives.
Sexual Assault
Mujeres provides support for adult survivors of sexual violence, both Spanish and English speaking, at many stages in their recovery.
Empresarias del Futuro
Empresarias Del Futuro (EDF) is an educational training designed for women who want to initiate or expand a small business.
Community Engagement & Mobilization
The Community Engagement and Mobilization program mobilizes Mujeres participants and community members to become civically engaged around issues that impact them such as immigration, health, women’s rights, and gender violence.
Parent Support Program
Parents in this program will enhance their parenting skills and improve communication with their children.
Latina Leadership
The Latina Leadership Program facilitates women’s leadership development and community activism. The program helps women obtain tools to become leaders who can create positive change in the communities.
Recent News and Events
september 2021
Mujeres Launches Survivors’ Financial Wellness With Support From The Allstate FoundatioN
Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is proud to announce the launch of Survivors’ Financial Wellness (SFW). SFW is the newest component of Mujeres’ entrepreneurial program, Empresarias del Futuro (EDF). SFW is made up of 100% survivors of domestic violence and focused on their financial stability and upward mobility. The development of this new component was made possible through the seed funding of The Allstate Foundation.
APRIL 2021
sexual assault awareness & child abuse prevention month
Join us throughout the month of April as we recognize two crucial campaigns to raise awareness, stand in solidarity with survivors, and ensure the health and well-being of children and their families. Together, as a community, we could end sexual violence and violence against children.
february 2021
IMPORTANT PROGRAM AND SERVICES UPDATE
As the community’s health and safety continues to be our main priority, Mujeres will continue to provide access to individual services by telephone and limited safe, in-person services at our three locations.
For up-to-date information, please contact our Pilsen office at 773-890-7676 or our North Riverside office at 708-442-1299 during our regular office hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
In case of an emergency or support after hours, please contact the hotlines below:
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338
Chicago’s 24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline at 888-293-2080
Thank you,
Mujeres Latinas en Accion