Services for the Advancement of Women (SEPA Mujer) Email Format
Legal ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
SEPA Mujer, Servicios para el Avance de la Mujer, is a nonprofit organization based in Central Islip, New York, founded in 1993. It operates within the legal services sector, focusing on education about legal rights for immigrant women and providing legal representation for survivors of domestic violence, as well as leadership skills training and community organizing. The organization serves Latina immigrant women and aims to empower them through information, advocacy, and support to improve their standing in the community. With a community-based orientation, SEPA Mujer addresses gaps in legal knowledge and access to protection for a vulnerable demographic, leveraging education and outreach to inform and mobilize the community.