Celebrating CasaLuz's 9th Anniversary!
Today we celebrate a milestone but also honor the courage, resilience, and tireless work of CasaLuz's staff, board of directors, and its amazing supporters.
From its humble beginnings, CasaLuz has been on a mission to serve those who need it most. We have faced countless challenges along the way, but as we stand here today, we celebrate the fact that we have thrived against all the odds. Why? Because we dared.
We dared to speak up when others remained silent. We dared to fight for justice when the fight was not easy. Most of all, we dared to provide care and compassion to vulnerable Hispanic/Immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes when others looked away.
Today, we remember and honor the victims we have served — those whose stories were silenced by violence, those who faced discrimination and isolation. We recognize the strength it took for them to seek help, and we are here to reaffirm our commitment to supporting every single one of them, no matter what.
But let us also reflect on the reality we face serving underserved victims is not a task without challenges. In a world that sometimes turns a blind eye to those who suffer in silence, we knew the fight would be hard. Our resources have often been stretched thin, and support from our local community has not always been easy to come by.
Yet here we are, because of the determination of the CasaLuz’s team, and people who stood by our side and refused to give up. When doors were shut, we knocked harder. When voices were silenced, we spoke louder. We reported discrimination, biases, Civil Rights violations even when it was inconvenient because that’s what justice demands.
And we will continue to report it. We will continue to expose injustice wherever it exists because no victim should be denied the dignity, respect, or safety they deserve.
Today, let’s celebrate our achievements. Let’s celebrate the lives we have changed and the hope we have restored. Together, we will continue to break barriers, shatter silence, and bring light to the darkest of places. Together, we will keep moving forward, undeterred by the challenges in our path, inspired by the strength of the victims we serve, and motivated by our unwavering commitment to justice.
As we look toward the future, let’s remember: We are not alone. Each of you has played a part in this journey. Your support has been our lifeline. Your belief in our mission has fueled our fire. And because of you, we will continue to thrive, continue to serve, and continue to dare — to dare to make the world a better place for the victims who need us.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Let’s celebrate what we have achieved, and let’s commit to even greater success in the years ahead.
Happy Anniversary, CasaLuz! Here’s to many more years of courage, compassion, and justice.
