La Luz Org

What La Luz Org does

La Luz Org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that delivers culturally and linguistically trauma-informed services exclusively to Spanish-speaking Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking across Oklahoma and Canadian Counties. Its service portfolio is organized around three interconnected pillars: (1) advocacy services — a 24/7 Spanish-language crisis helpline, safety planning, case management, court and hospital advocacy, protective-order assistance, and victims' rights education; (2) mental health services — survivor-led support groups, psychologically-informed groups, and trauma-focused counseling; and (3) faith-based services — Bible study, devotionals, prayer, and mission trips integrated with trauma care. The organization also publishes Spanish-language educational resources on domestic violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and bilingual safety planning, and serves a children's population (ages 6–17) affected by these traumas through dedicated support groups.

The underlying operating model is co-location plus referral: La Luz delivers in-person services from two partner sites — Palomar: Oklahoma City's Family Justice Center (1140 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma County) and Cardinal Point (7905 OK-66, El Reno, Canadian County) — and is embedded in a referral ecosystem that includes the OKC Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Crime Victims' Compensation, VINE, and the OKC Victim Services Program. Volunteer capacity is built through a 36-hour Crisis Services Training that feeds Bilingual Advocate, Court Advocate, Hospital Advocate, Children's Services, Counselor, and Prayer Advocate roles. There is no proprietary software platform; "technology" is the trauma-informed services delivery system itself. All victim services are confidential and free of charge.

The business model is donation-driven rather than fee-for-service. Revenue streams comprise (a) individual one-time, monthly, and round-up donations via PayPal, Cash App, and mail; (b) event fundraising through the annual Courageous Gala with sponsorship tiers of $250 to $10,000; and (c) in-kind donations of clothing, hygiene items, children's supplies, and household goods via an Amazon Wishlist. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operated by a small team of 8 employees, supplemented by trained volunteers. Geographic scope is regional (Oklahoma), with the operational footprint concentrated in Oklahoma City and El Reno.

Name

La Luz Org

Legal name

La Luz Org

Website

https://laluzokc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Luz Org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, confidential, culturally and linguistically trauma-informed advocacy, mental health, and faith-based services to Spanish-speaking Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, financed primarily through individual donations, in-kind gifts, and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence support
• Crisis intervention services
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Bilingual support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time, monthly, and round-up donations from individual supporters via PayPal, Cash App, and mail. La Luz is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
2. Courageous Gala Fundraiser: Annual fundraising event featuring silent auctions, raffles, dinner, and awards. Sponsorship tiers range from $250 to $10,000.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations including clothing, shoes, blankets, hygiene items, home cleaning supplies, diapers, books, Bibles, notebooks, coloring books, crayons, board games, duffel bags, and non-perishable items via Amazon Wishlist.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Luz Org delivers confidential, free, culturally and linguistically trauma-informed advocacy and support services to Spanish-speaking Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Oklahoma. Its core offering combines crisis intervention (24/7 Spanish helpline), safety planning, case management, court and hospital advocacy, bilingual support groups, mental health counseling, and faith-based services (Bible study, devotionals, prayer).

Product overview

La Luz Org is a nonprofit victim services organization offering a unified portfolio of culturally and linguistically trauma-informed services to Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The core service offerings consist of three interconnected pillars: (1) Advocacy Services providing crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, court and hospital advocacy, and victims' rights education; (2) Mental Health Services including survivor-led support groups, psychologically-informed groups, and trauma-focused counseling; and (3) Faith-Based Services integrating Bible study, devotionals, and prayer with trauma care. The organization also provides educational resources in Spanish on safety planning, sexual harassment, stalking, and domestic violence. Fundraising is supported through the annual Courageous Gala event and multiple donation channels including mail, PayPal, Cash App, and Amazon Wishlist. Volunteer and employment opportunities in bilingual advocacy, court support, hospital accompaniment, and children's services enable community engagement.

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Products and services

• Victim Advocacy Services Comprehensive bilingual victim advocacy for Spanish-speaking Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including safety planning, crisis intervention, 24-hour helpline in Spanish, case management, police report assistance, Victim Protection Order assistance, court interpretation, hospital advocacy, court support, victims' rights education, and address confidentiality assistance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palomar: Oklahoma City's Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Luz Org operates from Palomar Family Justice Center location at 1140 N Hudson Ave, providing co-located victim services. Palomar serves as a central hub for family justice services in Oklahoma City, enabling La Luz to provide culturally-specific services alongside other victim advocacy organizations.
• Oklahoma City Police Department Sex Crimes UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Luz Org collaborates with the OKC Police Department Sex Crimes Unit for victim referrals, SANE hospital advocacy, and coordinated response to sexual assault cases involving Latino victims.
• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner providing legal assistance to Latino victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who need legal representation, protective orders, or other civil legal services.
• Crime Victims' CompensationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for crime victim compensation programs, helping Latino victims access financial assistance for crime-related expenses.
• VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides victim notification services for tracking offender custody status and court proceedings, integrated into La Luz's victim services.
• Victim Services Program (OKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the OKC Victim Services Program located at 700 Colcord Drive for comprehensive victim advocacy services.
• Oklahoma County Victim Protection OrderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for filing and processing Victim Protection Orders, helping Latino victims obtain legal protection from abusers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 national crisis hotline and referral resource for domestic violence victims. Comparable in core crisis intervention mission and bilingual service capability, but operating at national scale rather than regional community-based.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault hotline and victim services network. Comparable in serving sexual assault survivors through crisis intervention and referrals, though lacking La Luz's targeted Latino cultural competency.
• Esperanza United: Formerly Casa de Esperanza, Esperanza United is a national leader providing culturally-specific domestic violence resources and advocacy for Latina survivors, directly comparable to La Luz's mission, target population, and trauma-informed service model.
• YWCA Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City-based YWCA delivering domestic violence and sexual assault victim services, advocacy, and shelter programming in the same metro area. Highly comparable in service mix and geography, though without La Luz's exclusive Latino cultural specialization.

Regional players

• Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Statewide coalition providing training, resources, and policy advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault service providers, including member organizations like La Luz operating in Oklahoma.
• Palomar Family Justice Center: Oklahoma City's Family Justice Center where La Luz is co-located, providing multi-agency victim services including legal aid, law enforcement coordination, and advocacy. Functions as both host partner and adjacent service provider in the same catchment.
• A New Leaf: Oklahoma-based nonprofit providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victim services across multiple counties, comparable in mission scope and victim services focus though with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National social change organization representing state coalitions and local DV programs across the U.S. Provides policy advocacy, technology resources, and capacity-building for organizations like La Luz operating at the local level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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