Caminar Latino

What Caminar Latino does

Caminar Latino, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 and headquartered in Doraville, Georgia, that operates a comprehensive culturally specific domestic violence prevention and intervention program for Latino families in the Atlanta metro area, anchored by a 24-session State of Georgia-certified Family Violence Intervention Program, survivor services (support groups, safety planning, court accompaniment, individual therapy), and youth programming. Since 2000, the organization reports delivering more than 268,000 individual services to over 6,200 adults and 3,100 youth, with reported outcomes of 90% of families reporting cessation of physical violence within two weeks and a 75% male program completion rate versus a 35-75% national average.

The business is structured around a community-led go-to-market model with three revenue streams: federal grants (OVW, HHS, DOJ), individual donations (including a $19.99 ¡Vamos Hablemos! card deck and $50+ donation merchandise bundles), and fee-for-service training and technical assistance to nonprofits, government agencies, and private-sector companies. Direct services are delivered free to participants through in-person programming in Atlanta, a bilingual 855-CAMINAR hotline, and referral partnerships with the Georgia Statewide Hotline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Following the 2018 merger with Latinos United for Peace and Equity (LUPE), the organization extended its footprint nationally through the Advocate Training Institute for Peace and Safety (ATIPS), the STOP Project, and the home for the National Center to Advance Peace for Children, Youth and Families (NCAP). Online distribution now includes the ATIPS Resource Hub, the STOP Resource Hub, and a Thrive TA site, supported by webinars, a bilingual website, social media, email outreach to ~1,400 subscribers, and recurring community fundraisers. A 2025 loss of federal funding triggered significant staffing reductions and the elimination of paid therapy services for survivors.

Name

Caminar Latino

Legal name

Caminar Latino, Inc.

Website

https://caminarlatino.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Caminar Latino is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 and based in Doraville, Georgia, delivering culturally specific domestic violence prevention, intervention, and survivor services to Latino families in Atlanta, with a national arm (LUPE) providing training, technical assistance, and policy work for culturally specific organizations across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Cultural Orientation & Community Integration (Local Norms, Services) (EDAAADAD), Dependent & Family Support Services (spouse/partner, children, family resources) (EDALANAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Community violence prevention
• Culturally specific support
• Family intervention programs
• Victim advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doraville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Primary funding from federal grants including Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Department of Health and Human Services grants (SSAPC), and other government sources. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Recent loss of federal funding has caused significant reduction in staffing.
2. Individual Donations: Personal donations from individuals through the organization's website donation portal. Donors receive various benefits including complimentary merchandise.
3. Product Sales - ¡Vamos Hablemos! Cards: Sale of bilingual conversation card deck co-created with teen group. Cards sold for $19.99 plus $6.99 shipping, or complimentary with $50+ donation.
4. Training and Technical Assistance Services: Fee-for-service training and technical assistance provided to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sector companies on domestic violence, cultural competency, and organizational development topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Caminar Latino is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive domestic violence intervention and prevention services for Latino families in Atlanta, Georgia, with a national arm (LUPE) extending work across public policy, training, and technical assistance. Core offerings include a 24-session State of Georgia-certified Family Violence Intervention Program, survivor programming (support groups, safety planning, court accompaniment, counseling), youth programming, and individualized therapy. Community engagement is delivered through leadership programs (Líderes Comunitarias, La Voz Juvenil, MAM), while national initiatives (ATIPS, STOP) provide training and resources to culturally specific organizations and government agencies.

Product overview

Caminar Latino-Latinos United for Peace and Equity (LUPE) is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to creating opportunities for Latino families to transform their lives and communities while addressing violence. The organization operates as a comprehensive suite of social service programs centered on domestic violence prevention, intervention, and healing. Core direct service programs include the Family Violence Intervention Program (24-session certified intervention), Survivors Programming (support groups, safety planning, court accompaniment, advocacy), Youth Programming (support groups, counseling, Project Plush), and Individualized Therapy services. Community engagement is facilitated through the Líderes Comunitarias leadership program, La Voz Juvenil youth empowerment initiative, and the monthly Mujeres Apoyando Mujeres (MAM) networking events. Family enrichment is supported through the award-winning Vamos Juguemos program and the ¡Vamos Hablemos! bilingual conversation card deck. National initiatives include the Advocate Training Institute for Peace and Safety (ATIPS) providing training and resources to culturally specific organizations, and the STOP Project supporting state administrators in funding culturally specific organizations. The organization also produces the survivor-led film Recetas de Sanación and offers training and technical assistance consulting services to nonprofits, government agencies, and private sector partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Violence Intervention Program A 24-session domestic violence intervention program certified by the State of Georgia, working directly with individuals who have used domestic violence to change behavior patterns and commit to violence-free families. Free for participants and offered in Spanish and English.
• Survivors Programming Comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, including support groups, safety planning, court accompaniment, assistance with Temporary Protective Orders, access to shelters, legal services, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Free for participants.
• Youth Programming Programs for young adults, adolescents, and children living in homes experiencing domestic violence, including support and learning groups, individual counseling, school and juvenile court liaison, tutoring, and the Project Plush plush animal donation program. Free for participants.
• Individualized Therapy Individualized therapy for survivors of physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse using brief therapies or crisis intervention with humanistic and cognitive behavioral approaches. Free for participants.
• Líderes Comunitarias Program Leadership training program for Latina survivors of domestic violence to become actively involved in creating community change through presentations, awareness raising, and peer mentoring.
• La Voz Juvenil Bilingual youth empowerment and leadership program where youth engage in participatory action research on domestic violence, develop advocacy skills, and present findings to professional audiences nationally.
• Mujeres Apoyando Mujeres (MAM) Monthly networking event for social service providers working with the Latino community and/or domestic violence, fostering community partnerships and coordinated response across agencies.
• Vamos Juguemos Family enrichment program providing spaces for survivor families to strengthen bonds through curated experiences including movie nights, camping trips, sporting events, and joint safety planning with parent and child survivors of domestic violence.
• ¡Vamos Hablemos! | Let's Talk! Bilingual conversation card deck co-created with the teen group, designed with three suits representing different mood/energy levels (Chill, Good, Down) to facilitate conversations and mental well-being for youth and families.
• Recetas de Sanación | Healing Recipes Survivor-led film co-produced with Futures Without Violence, telling a story about healing and liberation through the transformative strength of community.
• Advocate Training Institute for Peace and Safety (ATIPS) National initiative supporting culturally specific organizations through training, technical assistance, and resource development to enhance capacity for survivor-centered advocacy and federal Office on Violence Against Women funding navigation.
• STOP Project Project providing relational technical assistance to STOP Administrators and culturally specific organizations to strengthen engagement, funding collaboration, and grant accessibility for culturally responsive services.
• Training and Technical Assistance Consulting services for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sector entities covering culturally specific content, organizational development, strategic planning, and systems change.

Quantifiable outcome

• 268,000+ individual services provided since 2000
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Center to Advance Peace for Children, Youth and Families (NCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCAP was created in response to the reality that participation in child welfare and custody systems can cause irreparable harm to domestic violence survivors. NCAP is a partnership including Ujima (National Center on Domestic Violence in the African American Community), National Resource Center on Native American Survivors, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, and Futures Without Violence. Caminar Latino serves as the home for NCAP.
• The Asha ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Advocate Training Institute for Peace and Safety (ATIPS), supporting culturally specific organizations in strengthening services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Asian Women's SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in ATIPS, collaborating to enhance capacity of culturally specific organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic ViolencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in ATIPS, working to build capacity of culturally specific organizations nationwide.
• End Abuse WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in ATIPS, supporting the development of culturally specific organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Ujima - National Center on Domestic Violence in the African American CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in National Center to Advance Peace for Children, Youth and Families (NCAP), addressing the intersection of child welfare and domestic violence.
• National Resource Center on Native American SurvivorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NCAP, working on issues at the intersection of child welfare and domestic violence affecting Indigenous communities.
• Alaska Native Women's Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NCAP addressing child welfare and domestic violence issues affecting Alaska Native women and families.
• Futures Without ViolencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NCAP and co-producer of Recetas de Sanación (Healing Recipes) film, a survivor-led production about transformative strength of community.
• Casa de Esperanza / Esperanza UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLíderes Comunitarias program modeled after Casa de Esperanza's Líderes program in Twin Cities, MN. Historical organizational connection with significant staff having worked at Casa de Esperanza.
• Georgia State University - Department of PsychologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2006 with Georgia State University Department of Psychology for youth participatory action research program, enabling youth to conduct their own research about domestic violence.
• City of ChambleeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Taste of Latin Atlanta fundraiser event and 3rd Spot Watch Party, co-hosting community celebration of Latin culture.
• St. Pius Catholic High SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Taste of Latin Atlanta event, hosting fundraiser activities at school football stadium.
• Atlanta FalconsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for 3rd Spot Watch Party during Taste of Latin Atlanta event, providing Falcons-themed activities and entertainment.
• Play for ChangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Caminar Latino fundraising events.
• LaurenLiz PhotominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing photography services for Caminar Latino events.
• Hope ImmigrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Taste of Latin Atlanta and supporter of Caminar Latino.
• Latino Community Fund GeorgiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization sponsor supporting Caminar Latino events.
• IPCOMMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Taste of Latin Atlanta fundraiser.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Casa de Esperanza / Esperanza United: National Latina-led organization headquartered in Minnesota providing domestic violence intervention, survivor support, and leadership programs for Latino families. Caminar Latino modeled its Líderes Comunitarias program after Casa de Esperanza's Líderes program, and multiple senior staff previously worked there. Most direct comparable peer.
• Ujima - National Center on Domestic Violence in the African American Community: National resource center addressing domestic violence in African American communities through research, technical assistance, and community-based programming. Co-partner with Caminar Latino in NCAP, serving an analogous culturally-specific role for a different community.
• National Resource Center on Native American Survivors: National center serving Native American survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through resource development and technical assistance. Co-partner in NCAP alongside Caminar Latino, with structurally parallel culturally-specific model.
• Futures Without Violence: National nonprofit working to end violence against women and children through policy, programs, and media. Co-produces the Recetas de Sanación film with Caminar Latino and is an NCAP partner; operates a broader portfolio but deeply comparable in mission and national scope.
• Asian Women's Shelter: San Francisco-based culturally-specific domestic violence organization serving Asian and immigrant women. Project partner in ATIPS alongside Caminar Latino, operating a comparable culturally-specific intervention model for a different immigrant community.
• The Asha Project: Culturally-specific organization supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Project partner in ATIPS with Caminar Latino, providing analogous culturally-specific DV services to South Asian communities.
• Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition providing training, advocacy, and technical assistance on domestic violence and sexual assault. ATIPS project partner with Caminar Latino, with comparable training/TA and capacity-building focus.
• Alaska Native Women's Resource Center: Tribally-led organization addressing violence against Alaska Native women. NCAP partner with Caminar Latino, with structurally parallel culturally-specific intervention and advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource center serving all DV survivors across the U.S. Operates as a referral partner for Caminar Latino for callers outside Georgia, and provides the broader infrastructure in which culturally specific providers operate.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National advocacy and capacity-building organization representing state coalitions and local DV programs. Operates at a broader level than Caminar Latino but shares the policy advocacy and TA mission at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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