Casa Julia Domestic Violence Shelter Faces Mortgage Foreclosure in Puerto Rico

Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos, Inc., a shelter serving domestic violence survivors in Puerto Rico, faces a mortgage foreclosure lawsuit filed October 5th seeking public auction of its Santurce headquarters to recover a consolidated debt of $232,449.89. The non-profit organization provides critical mental health support and safe housing for vulnerable individuals escaping abusive situations. This legal action threatens the shelter's ability to continue serving survivors of domestic violence, who often experience trauma-related mental health conditions requiring ongoing therapeutic intervention. The potential loss of this facility could impact access to essential healthcare and psychological services for at-risk populations in the San Juan area.