Newsletter Articles
2023 Financial Summary
Administrative: Advertising, Insurance, Banking, Fundraising, Fees, Office Supplies Programming: Therapies, Resident supplies, activities & assistance, Fenix Group Personnel: Salaries, Wages, Bonuses, Benefits, Training Household: Rent, Utilities, Maintenance CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 Bank Accounts $355,057 Endowment Fund $275,309 TOTAL $630,366
2023: A Year in Review
At Casa de Paz, we are committed to providing a safe haven and comprehensive support for Latina victims of domestic violence. Our mission revolves around empowering these individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. In line with this vision, we track various metrics to gauge the impact of our programs and services. Below, […]
Streetside Brewery Fundraising
On February 20, 2024 Streetside Brewery hosted Brewcause to benefit Casa de Paz. A total of $2710 in funds was raised from the silent auction, individual donations and donations from Streetside. Thank you to those who attended and to all who bid on silent auction items. We wish to offer special recognition to Streetside for […]
Notable 2023 Highlights
Support for 5 past residents with rental assistance through a grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Boots on the Ground). Mental health professionals reported that 100 % of Casa de Paz residents were aware of their strengths and competencies, had a sense of hope and possibility, and had a determination to succeed despite hardships and […]
House Happenings
Pizza Party In early January we made homemade pizzas at the house! The residents shared their cooking techniques with each other and then we all sat down together and ate. The children especially enjoyed getting to pick their toppings. Museum All of the families went to the museum this month! The children loved doing […]
The Gift of Life
Every resident of Casa de Paz comes with a story of heartache and hope, and of unexpected solace emerging in the darkest of moments. The youngest member of the house, born in early December, is no exception. Baby Luciana arrived after a labor her mother Salome describes as “muy tranquila.” Salome, a first-time mother, awoke […]
Best Wishes, Meet Mercy Torres!
I recently graduated from Xavier University in May as a First-Generation college student with my Bachelor’s in Social Work. During my time at Xavier I was able to leave an impact through my involvement with the Community-Engaged Fellowship, a four-year scholarship to students who commit to 10 hours of service a week. Over the past […]
House Happenings Summer Fall 2023
Each month we provide residents with at least two educational or enrichment activities. These activities are a great way for the residents to spend time together as a community and to enjoy special events. Some of these events take place outside of the house like going to the zoo, museum, or aquarium while some take […]
Fiesta Latina: Good Food, Friends and Fun!!!
More than 200 friends and supporters of Casa de Paz came together to celebrate Fiesta Latina on August 5, 2023 at St. Susanna’s Meyer Center in Mason. Guests dined on a delicious meal of chicken fajitas, homemade tamales, beans, rice and cake. They danced to the sounds of our DJ and the amazing entertainment of […]
CASA DE PAZ WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hannah Lembright has the experience and professional qualifications that uniquely qualify her as the new executive director of Casa de Paz: several years of working with mothers of young children, fluency in Spanish honed in Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain, a college double major in Spanish and social justice, and an internship working for Kentucky […]