Gum Moon Women’s Residence first established in 1868 in San Francisco, Chinatown. The Gum Moon building was originally designed by Julia Morgan in California, the first woman to get her architecture degree. It was first known as the Oriental Home and School. In 1906, the Oriental Home and School building was destroyed during the San Francisco earthquake. It was rebuilt with a new name, Gum Moon, which means “Golden Door” in Chinese. The group of women who were running the organization were known as the Women’s Missionary Society of the Pacific Coast. The primary goal of the organization was to provide shelter, education, and vocational training for Chinese girls rescued from human trafficking. The organization has expanded over time, now seeking to empower women of all ages and backgrounds, including low-income Chinese women who are still in school, employed, or can’t afford a house.