Mariposa Center for Safety (YWCA of Pueblo)

A nonprofit organization

The purpose of the  Mariposa Center for Safety is to reduce the incidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and empower women and their families. The  Mariposa Center for Safety delivers intervention and prevention services through provision of safe, confidential shelter, case management, domestic violence education, court accompaniment, advocacy, and community referral.  

The three predominate goals of the  Mariposa Center for Safety services are: (1) to operate a comprehensive domestic violence intervention and prevention program that protects the safety of those affected by domestic and sex violence and their children. (2) To raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking and help minimize the incidence of such violence. (3) To enthusiastically, embrace human equality in all its programs, and promote diversity within the organization.

Mission

To empower survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and family abuse through increasing self-sufficiency and self-worth, education, prevention, victim advocacy, and by offering emergency services, provisions, and shelter when needed.

Background Statement

YWCA of Pueblo, founded in 1914 to provide shelter, social opportunity and fitness for young, single employed women with no place to live has provided comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and homelessness and their children since 1978.

Rebranded as Mariposa Center for Safety in 2023 to include all victims of domestic violence and provide a safe place for child visitation in Teresa's Place.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Mariposa Center for Safety (YWCA of Pueblo)

other names

YWCA

Year Established

1914

Tax id (EIN)

84-0402720

Category

Housing & Shelter

Organization Size

Large Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit

Address

801 N. Santa Fe
Pueblo, CO 81003

Service areas

Pueblo County, CO, US

Phone

7195426904

Other

719-542-6904

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