Supporting Survivors. Restoring Lives. Building Safer Communities.

Yolanda Alonzo’s Love, Inc. (L.O.V.E.) is a Newark-based nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, trauma, and community harm. We provide healing-centered advocacy, resources, and support services to help individuals and families rebuild safety and stability

About us

Yolanda Alonzo’s Love, Inc. is a Newark-based, community-rooted nonprofit founded by Rukmini Alonzo to confront the root causes of violence, trauma, and inequity.

Born out of an urgent need for survivor-centered, community-led solutions, our work is grounded in the belief that healing and opportunity should be accessible to everyone.

We stand alongside individuals and families impacted by domestic and community violence; offering support, restoring dignity, and helping build pathways toward safer, more stable lives.

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Our Approach

Our work is driven by compassion, trust, and deep community connection. Using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, we partner with survivors, families, and neighbors to break cycles of violence and create lasting change.

Through outreach, counseling, mentorship, and coordinated support services, we meet people where they are; walking with them every step of the way toward healing and independence.

Our mission

To empower survivors of domestic violence and individuals impacted by trauma by providing advocacy, trauma-informed care, and access to essential resources that promote safety, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

“I am so thankful for Yolanda’s Love, Inc. My daughter loves being part of the youth program. She has learned so much, made new friends, and feels more confident. The support and kindness they give to our family means everything to us.”
— Mother of Youth Program Participant

What Our Clients Say

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“During the holidays, our family was struggling and had nowhere to turn. Yolanda’s Love, Inc. gave us coats, food, and hope when we needed it most. We are truly grateful for their help and compassion.”
— Family Supported During the Holidays

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Domestic Violence & Survivor Support

We provide confidential, trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic violence, including:

Crisis intervention and safety planning
Victim advocacy and case management
Referrals to shelters, legal assistance, and mental health services
Ongoing emotional support and trauma recovery

Family Support Network

We support families impacted by violence through:

Emotional support and counseling referrals
Connection to mental health providers and social services
Stabilization services to help families rebuild safely

Community Peace Circles

Healing-centered dialogue sessions that bring together survivors, families, and community

members to:

Process trauma
Promote conflict resolution
Foster collective healing and accountability

Services Offered

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Youth Empowerment Groups

A mentorship and life-skills program for youth ages 14–24 at risk of violence, focused on:

Violence prevention
Leadership development
Education and career pathways

Workforce Development & Stability Services

To support survivors in rebuilding independence:

Job readiness training
Employment connections
Education and career support

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Stand with Survivors

Together, we can create safer, stronger, and more compassionate communities.

Whether you are seeking support, looking to partner with us, or hoping to make a difference through donations or advocacy, Yolanda Alonzo’s Love, Inc. is here to help create pathways toward healing and hope.

Let's Work Together

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