FreeFrom is an American not-for-profit organization created to help survivors of domestic violence achieve financial security. [1] It is based in Los Angeles, California. [2] [1]
The goal of the organization is eradicate domestic abuse initially generating survivor wealth, while at the same time promoting a culture change where the society does not accept abusive relationships nor promotes abusive behavior, and promote fair wages. [3] [4]
FreeFrom was founded in 2016 by Sonya Passi, its current C.E.O. [5] In the organization inter-partner violence is seen as a structural economic issue with economic causes and economic consequences, where In 99 % of domestic violence there is financial abuse, [6] [7] and where the No. 1 reason survivors stay in abusive situations is financial insecurity. [8]
An online tool created by FreeFrom called the National Survivor Financial Security Policy Map and Scorecard shows how existing laws in each state impact survivors' ability to build financial security. [9] [10]
In 2024 FreeFrom was one of the 10 winners of the Elevate award of $300,000. [11] Also in 2024 FreeFrom produced and released Survivor Made, a documentary that focus in the work made by survivors, its progress and how this allow their families to live a safe, respectful and thriving life. [12]
Gifted is a FreeFrom social enterprise, paying their employees $28.85 an hour. The organization pays fair wages to their employees, this allows them to not lose money in rehiring and training new staff due the turnover. [13]