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| Amanda G. Altman |
MIAMI, FL — (October 22, 2024) – Kristi House, Miami-Dade County's only nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, and MUJER, a one-stop domestic violence and sexual assault center, have closed on the purchase of a historic landmark property in downtown Homestead for $5.1 million.
The facility, located at
240 & 250 N. Krome Avenue, will be co-owned and operated by both
organizations, serving as a permanent, shared service center dedicated to
trauma-informed care and support for underserved communities in deep South
Dade.
The 31,514-square-foot property consists of two connected
buildings with office and classroom space, along with two parking lots on a
two-acre site. The signature building is a 6,500-square-foot church building,
“The Sanctuary,” designated as a historic landmark in the City of Homestead.
The campus will undergo
transformation into The Healing
Sanctuary, a collaborative center offering crucial resources for victims of
abuse, trauma, and violence. Its strategic location in the heart of Homestead’s
bustling civic and commercial district makes it an ideal site for Kristi House
and MUJER to significantly expand their reach and impact.
“This center will stand as a much-needed beacon of hope
and healing for women, children, and families in our area,” said Amanda G.
Altman, CEO of Kristi House. “This partnership marks a significant step
toward achieving our vision of a permanent, safe sanctuary. By co-owning this
space, we are investing in the future of our community and ensuring lasting
stability for the life-changing services we provide.”
The acquisition was kick-started by a $500,000 grant from
The Miami Foundation’s Collective Real Estate Ownership (CREO) initiative,
which promotes nonprofit ownership of property to create stability and
sustainability in historically underinvested communities.
The Frederick A. DeLuca
Foundation also provided a loan to further support the purchase. The transaction
was facilitated by Nancy Garcia from The Keyes Company.
The only remaining tenant from the previous owner, Atala
Montessori School for Creative Expression, will operate through the 2024-2025
school year and vacate the property afterward. The newly acquired property will
house both Kristi House and MUJER, with plans to bring in additional tenants
offering services for children and families. Leasing opportunities will be
available in 2025, ensuring the facility continues to grow as a community
resource and center for healing.
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About Kristi House
Founded in 1995, Kristi House is a private,
not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and Miami-Dade County’s only nationally
accredited Child Advocacy Center. Kristi House provides coordinated legal,
medical, and social services to child victims of abuse and their families,
while working with seven partner agencies to hold perpetrators accountable.
Recognized for its
evidence-based therapeutic expertise, Kristi House has helped more than 28,200
children and their families recover from trauma. Services are provided at no
cost and include a full continuum of care, including therapy and counseling
crucial for healing. For more information or to explore volunteer and donation
opportunities, visit www.kristihouse.org.
About M.U.J.E.R.
M.U.J.E.R. Inc. (Mujeres Unidas en Justicia, Educación, y
Reforma or Women United in Justice, Education, and Reform) is a nonprofit,
community-based social service organization in Homestead, FL, dedicated to
serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Recognized as a leading
one-stop center for these critical services, MUJER has become known for its
culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care for the predominantly Hispanic,
low-income residents of South Miami-Dade County. Established as an independent
501(c)(3) in 1994, MUJER was the first agency to address family violence within
Latino communities and continues to be a vital resource for families in need.
For more information, visit www.mujerfla.org.
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