Now in its 17th year, the APA Gives Back program provides an opportunity for APA, its members, and its Annual Meeting attendees to support a local organization in the city hosting the Annual Meeting. This year’s recipient is La Casa de Las Madres.

The mission of La Casa is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. La Casa gives survivors the tools to transform their lives. They seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence. La Casa acts boldly every day to create a community where domestic violence is not tolerated and to transform the lives of survivors.

For nearly five decades, La Casa de las Madres has been at the forefront of addressing domestic violence in San Francisco. They combine immediate crisis response with long-term support to help survivors reclaim safety, dignity, and independence. Through community education and outreach, they empower individuals to recognize abuse, support survivors, and foster healthy relationships.

Each year, La Casa's dedicated staff and volunteers train thousands of community members on domestic violence awareness, safety planning, and teen dating abuse, building a community grounded in safety and compassion. Yet, we know that when safety is at risk, education alone is not enough. That’s why La Casa also provides immediate refuge through their Emergency Shelter, ensuring survivors and their families have safe housing and comprehensive support in moments of crisis.

Donate to La Casa de Las Madres when you register for the 2026 Annual Meeting, or if you have already registered, log in with your registration credentials to the Registration Resource Center to add a donation.