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PROUDLY SERVING
REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT
COMMUNITIES
IN SAN DIEGO

License to Freedom’s mission is to promote peaceful, loving, and safe relationships within the diverse immigrant and refugee communities of San Diego.

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23
Years of Operating
25,000+
People Served
4,000+
Annual DV Hours
300+
Yearly Mental Health Clients
8
Languages Offered
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Serving all refugees and immigrants

At License to Freedom we proudly serve refugee and immigrant communities from around the world, including individuals and families from Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Venezuela, and many more communities seeking safety, healing, opportunity, and belonging. We are committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that honor the languages, traditions, identities, and lived experiences of the diverse populations we serve. Together, we are building stronger, safer, and more connected communities across San Diego.

Programs

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Crisis intervention and case management to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficked persons
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Economic Development Family and Community Engagement Housing Navigation/ECM Human Rights and Legal Aid Mental Health Youth Enrichment
Featured Stories

Changing Lives Through Your Support

Discover real stories of women and families who have overcome trauma, abuse, and human trafficking through the support of License to Freedom’s life-changing programs.

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  • Escaping Abuse, Rebuilding Hope: A Mother’s Path to Independence

    S is in a safe environment, healthy, and surrounded by resources and support systems. She is legally protected and has representation through LTF for her upcoming court cases.

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  • Fatherhood Reimagined: Building Trust, Respect, and Family Connection

    Father class saved my life and helped me to be a better father to my kids and a more respectful husband to my wife. Now, there is no fight between us.

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  • A Father’s Transformation: From Tradition to Empowerment

    He realized that daughters, just like sons, have the right to education and the ability to build their own futures.

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  • A Library Visit That Sparked New Passions and Confidence

    What started as a simple field trip turned into an opportunity for participants to gain a hobby, strengthen their critical thinking, and connect with their community in a meaningful way.

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  • Breaking Barriers: A Mother Learns English From Home

    A young mother, shared that she wanted to improve her English so she could better communicate in her daily life and eventually continue her education

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Shop

Each bag in this collection is handmade by refugee and immigrant women in our United We Sew program, a community initiative that provides women with a safe space to build skills, earn fair income, and express their creativity.

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Every donation creates a new beginning.

Your donation empowers survivors of violence, strengthens
immigrant families, and helps rebuild lives with safety and hope.

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PAST EVENTS

El Cajon, CA October 11, 2025

Together in Wellness Community Event

License to Freedom is excited to host a fun, welcoming event designed for families and community members to connect, learn,…
San Diego, CA August 21, 2025

Path to Success, Afghan Youth Resources

Calling all Afghan high school students! We are hosting an after-school program at El Cajon Valley High School. This will…
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Partners

Special thanks to all of these wonderful organizations that have supported Us

We cannot talk about the collective work we have done without including those that cultivated the environment which makes what License to Freedom what it is today.