Discover Details About Our Social Services Organization

Our Mission

El Refugio empowers all persons affected by domestic and sexual violence by providing advocacy, education, and services in a safe and supportive environment.

Our Vision

El Refugio is a place where all people may come to learn to create positive relationships, regain dignity, become self-determinate, and sustain well-being.

Our Funding

With nonprofit status, our support comes from a variety of sources, including individual, private, New Mexico state funds, Federal funds, and Community Foundation funds.

We are grateful to our friends who help us support victims of domestic abuse.

990

2023 Annual Summary

990

Location

800 S. Robert Street,
Silver City, NM 88061
Office: (575) 538-2125;
Fax: (575) 538-0495
[email protected]

Crisis Hotline

Our Vision

El Refugio is a place where all people may come to learn to create positive relationships, regain dignity, become self-determinate, and sustain well-being.

Crisis Hotline

El Refugio, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provisions of services.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Board of Directors:

  • President - Sheriff Raul Villanueva

  • Vice President – Della Acosta

  • Treasurer – Damon Bullock

  • Secretary - Anna Arzaga

  • Member - Captain Steven Gallegos

  • Member - Dolores Charon

Board Vacancy

If Interested in joining El Refugio’s Board of Directors you may obtain an application by contacting the office @ (575) 538-2125 or by email at [email protected]. A board packet will be sent out to you and an appointment for fingerprints will be made after the approval of application. The terms of service are 2 years.

El Refugio

800 S. Robert Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Office: (575) 538-2125
Fax: (575) 538-0495
[email protected]

Crisis Hotline

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline