Casa De Misericordia

What Casa De Misericordia does

Casa de Misericordia is a private nonprofit domestic violence shelter headquartered in Laredo, Texas, founded on July 7, 1998, after Mercy Clinic staff identified an unmet community need and secured the Catherine's Legacy Grant from the Sisters of Mercy. Its mission is to empower survivors of domestic violence, hold batterers accountable, and serve the Laredo community; its vision emphasizes comprehensive, holistic services and consistent long-term support for survivors, with particular attention to pregnant women and families with children.

The organization delivers a unified set of shelter and support services rather than a technology product portfolio. Core offerings include a residential shelter with 24-hour hotline intake, adult counseling, legal advocacy (protective orders, peace bonds, judicial navigation), outreach education, non-residential and community referral services, a recreation center for women and children, safety planning, and a public safety checklist. An Education Center provides volunteer orientation and community training. There is no proprietary technology stack, no digital product, and no app or software offering; service delivery is staff- and volunteer-led. The organization operates one physical site in Laredo, TX, and maintains a basic web presence plus a Facebook page.

Casa de Misericordia is funded entirely through donations and grants and provides all services free of charge to survivors. Donations—cash as well as in-kind clothing, baby items, and household goods—are processed through a secure online portal hosted by Mercy Health Foundation. The donor and partner ecosystem includes Mercy and United Way as core partners, with additional support from LBV Trust, Kenedy Memorial Foundation, GLM Foundation, BBVA, IBC Bank, and Laredo Heat. The customer base is local domestic violence survivors in Laredo and surrounding areas, reached primarily through the 24-hour hotline, community outreach, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

Casa De Misericordia

Legal name

Casa de Misericordia

Website

https://casademisericordia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa de Misericordia is a nonprofit domestic violence shelter in Laredo, Texas, providing 24-hour hotline, residential shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and outreach education to abuse survivors—especially pregnant women and children—since 1998, funded entirely through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Casa de Misericordia relies on donations from the community including clothing, baby items, household items, and monetary contributions. Donations are accepted through a secure online portal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Casa de Misericordia operates a residential shelter in Laredo, Texas, providing secure temporary housing and a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence. The organization delivers comprehensive, holistic services including adult counseling, legal advocacy, judicial system assistance, medical referrals, spiritual guidance, and community outreach education. It also provides non-residential support, safety planning, and recreation facilities for women and children, with particular focus on pregnant survivors and those with children.

Product overview

Casa de Misericordia is a domestic violence shelter organization offering a unified set of shelter and support services rather than a technology product portfolio. The core offerings include residential shelter with 24-hour hotline, counseling services, legal advocacy, outreach education, and non-residential support services. These services work together to provide comprehensive, holistic care for survivors of domestic violence, with additional features like safety planning assistance and an Education Center for community engagement and volunteer training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Shelter Services Secure, temporary residential shelter providing a sheltered environment for adult victims of domestic violence, with 24-hour hotline intake, orientation, and access to comprehensive services. Serves survivors, especially pregnant women and those with children.
• Counseling Services Emotional support and counseling services for adult survivors of domestic violence to aid in their recovery, empowerment, and ability to reclaim their lives.
• Legal Assistance Legal advocacy services including assistance with protective orders, peace bonds, and navigating the judicial system to help survivors protect themselves from batterers.
• Outreach Education Community outreach and educational programs to spread awareness about domestic violence prevention, available services, and changing community perception of domestic violence victims.
• Non-Residential / Outreach Services Non-residential support services for domestic violence survivors not staying at the shelter, including community referrals and assistance connecting to appropriate agencies based on individual needs and goals.
• Recreation Center for Women and Children Recreation facilities available to shelter residents including women and children to support their well-being and provide normalcy during their stay.
• Safety Planning Assistance with creating personalized safety plans for survivors to prepare for and respond to dangerous situations, including identifying supportive relatives and friends and preparing emergency essentials.
• Education Center Education center providing volunteer orientation, direct service training, community outreach opportunities, fundraising engagement, and community training programs related to domestic violence awareness and prevention.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LBV TrustminorOthersLBV Trust is listed as a partner organization on Casa de Misericordia's website, indicating collaborative support for domestic violence survivor services.
• Kenedy Memorial FoundationminorOthersKenedy Memorial Foundation partners with Casa de Misericordia to support domestic violence survivor services in the Laredo community.
• GLM FoundationminorOthersGLM Foundation is listed as a partner supporting Casa de Misericordia's mission to serve domestic violence survivors.
• United WaycoreOthersUnited Way is a major community partner supporting Casa de Misericordia through funding and resources for domestic violence services.
• BBVAminorOthersBBVA bank is listed as a partner, providing financial support for the organization.
• MercycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercy Clinic staff recognized the need for domestic violence shelter in 1997 and was instrumental in founding Casa de Misericordia. The Sisters of Mercy provided the Catherine's Legacy Grant that enabled the organization's founding in 1998. Mercy provides ongoing support including referrals and collaborative services.
• Laredo HeatminorOthersLaredo Heat is listed as a community partner supporting Casa de Misericordia.
• IBC BankminorOthersIBC Bank is a partner providing financial and community support for the organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting a network of local providers. Thematically adjacent in violence survivor services, with overlapping counseling and referral functions.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network with many local chapters offering DV shelter, sexual violence support, and economic empowerment programs. Broader incumbent with overlapping service categories but operates across many causes beyond DV.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationally recognized 24/7 DV hotline providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals. Comparable in providing hotline and safety-planning services, but operates as a national digital/hotline resource rather than a residential shelter.

Regional players

• Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community programs for DV and crime survivors. Comparable in comprehensive service stack, but geographically concentrated in the Northeast.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and capacity-building organization that supports a coalition of state and local DV programs. Not a direct service provider, but a key ecosystem enabler shaping federal funding and policy for organizations like Casa de Misericordia.

Direct peers

• Houston Area Women's Center: Houston-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and education for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Comparable in offering a comprehensive service stack similar to Casa de Misericordia's holistic model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Family Violence Prevention Services: San Antonio-based nonprofit operating a DV shelter and prevention programs in a major South Texas urban center. Directly comparable as a Texas-region DV shelter with similar service mix.
• Genesis Women's Shelter & Support: Dallas-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and economic empowerment services for DV survivors. Highly comparable service model and Texas geographic context, though larger in scale.
• Center Against Sexual & Family Violence: El Paso, TX-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in a border community. Highly comparable to Casa de Misericordia in operating model, target population, and Texas border-region context.
• SafePlace (Austin): Austin, TX-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Directly comparable service portfolio and Texas-based operating context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CasadeMisericordialtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-de-misericordia

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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