According to the CDC, Domestic violence is recognized as a significant public health concern affecting 1 in 4 women, 1 in 10 men and 1-12 teens. Shockingly each year 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence in the home.

October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and during this month SPIRITT Family Services, has organized and co-hosted numerous community events including, SPIRITT'S Candlelight Vigil, The City of El Monte Purple with a Purpose Walk, and the City of South El Monte Love Shouldn't Hurt Event, aimed at spreading knowledge, advocacy and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Additionally SPIRITT Family Services provides domestic violence case management services, counseling, support groups, and parenting classes to those experiencing intimate partner violence. 65% of our families identified as having current or past intimate partner violence.

Casino Night Recap

Thanks to your support SPIRITT’s Casino Night was a huge success and raised $80,780.60, including generous in-kind donations. These funds will be allocated towards the general operating funds to further sustain our mission.

On Casino Night SPIRITT honored two of our longstanding employees, German Garibay and Eduardo Estrada, for their outstanding community work with our participants. We also heard heartfelt stories from our Fatherhood group participants, Donald Hurst and Jessie Chavez, sharing all the barriers they’ve been able to overcome since receiving our services.

To get a glimpse of the amazing work we do, which is made possible through contributions from people like you. Click on the Fatherhood Video link below, created by our talented Board Member Dr. Lisa Ibanez. Together we can further our mission to empower families, improve health and wellbeing, and strengthen communities. Thank you for your support!

Mark your calendar and register to attend SPIRITT's Partnerships for Families and Prevention and Aftercare Harvest Event. There will be food, photo booth, raffles, pumpkin decorating and more fun activities.

Date/Time: October 21, 2023 from 10:30am-1:30pm

Location: SPIRITT Family Services 2000 Tyler Ave. South El Monte CA 91733

For more information please call Cristal Divas at 626 484-5572 . This event is free and open to the public. Please call to make register.

Cultiva La will be hosting its annual Farm Pumpkin Patch. There will be games, music, vendors, costume contest and much much more.

Date/Time: October 20, 2023 from 3:00pm- 6:00pm

Location: 1210 Lerma Road South El Monte, CA. 91733

For questions or to RSVP call 626-575-5431, and don't forget your costume!

We invite you to come out and participate in the SELM Love Shouldn't Hurt Event. There will be a resource fair, program, walk and luminaria ceremony. So come out and show your support against domestic violence.

Date/Time: October 19, 2023 from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: South El Monte City Hall 1415 Santa Anita Ave.

South El Monte CA 91733

This event is free and open to the public. See you there.

In conjunction with Healing hands for Humanity, SPIRITT Family Services will be hosting a Free Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care clinic. Healing Hands for Humanity is a humanitarian organization involving student inters, Doctors of Chiropractic and Licensed Acupuncturist from Sothern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, treating under-served populations. Services include physical exam, injury rehabilitation, massage therapy and pain management.

Date/Time: October 29, 2023 from 12pm-3pm

Location: Whittier Family Center, 8000 Painter Ave. Whittier CA. 90602

To schedule an appt. please call (562) 903-7000. This event is free and open to the public. Please call to make an appointment.