Dvsa Communities

Dvsa Communities is a non-profit organization and community development corporation registered in SAM.gov that focuses on providing culturally specific services to vulnerable populations, particularly within the Latino community in Chicago, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through targeted community-based programs. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Dvsa Communities specializes in developing culturally relevant and linguistically specific resources and support services that address the unique challenges faced by marginalized and underserved communities.

Through federal grant awards, Dvsa Communities has consistently secured project grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Office on Violence Against Women and the Office for Victims of Crime. Their recent grant awards, totaling $600,000, include a 36-month, $400,000 grant to enhance culturally specific services for Latino victims of violence and a 24-month, $200,000 grant to provide assistance to Latina immigrant and undocumented crime victims. The organization's grant-funded services encompass comprehensive support mechanisms such as workforce development, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and education programming, group support services, direct services, legal advocacy, transportation assistance, and food security support. These targeted interventions aim to increase community capacity, develop educational strategies, provide culturally relevant resources, and offer direct assistance to victims who traditionally face significant barriers in accessing support services.