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MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION

QUEENS VILLAGE, NY · EIN 113093642 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · latinwomeninaction.com
revenue
$25K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$81K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION, also known as Latin Women in Action, serves the immigrant Latino community in New York City, with a focus on Queens Village and Corona. The organization provides legal services in immigration and family law, domestic violence support, mental health counseling, and civic education. For 34 years, it has worked to empower Latino families through advocacy, education, and direct services.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Civic Education and Voter Engagement
Offers workshops on civic responsibilities, voter registration, and political empowerment for new immigrants and citizens.
Divorce and Family Law Services
Provides legal support for divorce proceedings and family court matters to protect clients and their families.
Domestic Violence Support
Offers counseling and support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse, with trained professionals available to assist.
Education Advocacy
Supports parents and children in navigating the education system and advocates for their rights when facing mistreatment.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides legal assistance for relative petitions, adjustment of status, deportation defense, and removal proceedings through pro-bono attorneys and referrals.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Civic engagement and voter registration
      Assists new immigrants with understanding civic responsibilities and supports political empowerment through voter registration and voter turnout efforts.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Counseling and support services
      Provides individual, family, couples, and group counseling services, including specialized support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. Services are delivered to immigrant and Latinx communities in Corona, Queens.
  • Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Educational and community workshops
      Delivers educational workshops to hundreds of schools and the broader community on parenting, child abuse prevention, bullying, domestic violence, and immigrant rights.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Immigration and naturalization services
      Provides immigration legal services including naturalization assistance, relative petitions, adjustment of status, and representation in deportation and removal proceedings. Has assisted approximately 100,000 women and their families with immigration services.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Legal services for family and employment matters
      Offers legal consultations and representation for divorce-related cases, domestic violence, child abuse, and employment discrimination. Consultations are offered for a $40 fee, with fee waivers available for domestic violence and child abuse cases.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$10K42%
Program service revenue$14K58%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$81K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • NYC Service Government — Partner organization providing support or funding, indicated by logo placement.
  • NYS DOMH Government — Partner organization providing support or funding, indicated by logo placement.
  • SYEP at LaGuardia Community College Partner — Partnership to connect high school and college students with summer paid internships.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Based Advocacy
    methodology: community_advocacy
    By organizing advocacy efforts within the community to secure educational rights, we produce systemic change for Latino families because grassroots mobilization builds collective power and influences policy at the local level.
  • Holistic Support Model
    methodology: holistic support model
    By integrating education, legal aid, mental health, and prevention services into a single coordinated model, we produce more effective client outcomes because addressing multiple interconnected needs simultaneously increases engagement and reduces systemic barriers to access.
  • Legal Empowerment
    methodology: legal_empowerment
    By providing direct legal and immigration support, we produce greater stability and self-sufficiency in immigrant communities because legal security enables fuller participation in civic, economic, and educational life.
  • Trauma-Informed Counseling
    methodology: trauma_informed_counseling
    By delivering counseling services through a trauma-informed lens, we produce better mental health outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse because recognizing trauma as a central factor enables safer, more effective therapeutic engagement.