Brief History of Su Casa

·        1979 - Founded by Petra Medelez, a survivor of domestic abuse.  She started the Crisis Hotline.

·        1980 - Incorporated as a non-profit.  Petra chose to shelter victims in her own home.  

·        1987 - Crisis Shelter, emergency housing for up to 30 days for 22 people at a time, is opened after a capital campaign held by the Soroptimist International Artesia-Cerritos

·        1996 - Transitional Shelter, long-term housing for up to 12 months for up to 24 people, is opened.

·        1997 – S.T.O.P. (Su Casa Teen Outreach Program) opened its doors providing weekly group and individual counseling for teens in crisis and outreach presentations to local law enforcement, schools, and social services

·        1999 – Su Casa Thrift Store opens its doors providing the community with low-cost items and our clients with their essentials, free-of-charge.

·        2003 – Closing of S.T.O.P. and Thrift Store due to funding. 

·        2003 – Su Casa Outreach Program (walk-in center) opens its doors.  (Outreach services were available since Su Casa’s founding, but this is the first physical location solely for outreach.)

·        2004 – Expansion of Su Casa Administration Offices

 

General Facts

·        Access to all programs is through the 24-Hour Hotline (562) 402-4888.

·        Any type of abuse (verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual) is acceptable criteria for receiving Su Casa services.

·        There is no charge for services.

·        Any immigration status is acceptable.

·        There is no requirement for police reports or restraining orders for any program.

  • Our main focus is on safety for all persons in the family.