There is no excuse for abuse . . . El Refugio (ERI) operates the Casa Carmel Shelter for battered women and their children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Temporary shelter is provided for up to 90 days with 30 day reviews. Safety and security are provided along with case management services and educational programs.
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Support El Refugio's Healing Garden Landscaping Project.
We are creating a secured area for anyone receiving services from El Refugio. Support completion of our healing space and purchase a Brick Paver. [ Details and Payment Form PDF ]
Community Peace Quilts
The Squares will be collected and a group of talented volunteers will put them together to create the Community PEACE Quilts! Quilts will be Displayed and Raffled off to support the programs of El Refugio, Inc.
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El Refugio's Casa Carmel Shelter, a doorway to a new life without violence, a doorway to reclaiming control and restoring self-respect. We provide classes that deal with dynamics of domestic violence and ways to break the cycle.We are able to do this work because of the dedication and work of [ VOLUNTEERS ] from the community.
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Guidelines and rules set a safety structure for single women and their children. Women entering the shelter must be self-sufficient and in immediate danger. Arrangements for shelter needed by male victims can be made as needed. El Refugio's goal is to provide the doorway essential to a new life without violence and a path to taking control and restoring self-respect.
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