Maitri

Mission

Mission: Empower South Asian survivors of domestic violence to lead lives of dignity and self-sufficiency through holistic programs and enable healthy relationships and gender equity through community education, engagement, and advocacy.

Since 1991 Maitri has done transformative work empowering over thousands of survivors and has become the go-to agency for the South Asian community. Maitri trained volunteers, created an exhaustive resource guide and services, partnered with South Bay legal organizations and other domestic violence organizations. What started as a referral service expanded to several programs and services to provide holistic help though: Helpline; Peer Counseling; Transitional Housing Program; Legal Advocacy Program; Economic Empowerment Program; Individual therapy & Supports Groups, Community Outreach and Education, and Emergency Shelter Referrals.

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