The Safe House Project recently released new research with sobering reminders on how difficult it is to heal from commercial sexual exploitation. Here is one stat that has been keeping me up at night: 80% of victims go back to the life of exploitation and sex trafficking because of inadequate after-care services. That is 8 out of every 10 women.

What a joy it is for me to deliver news of God’s goodness seen over this past year through our 2022 Annual Report! At every turn, God poured out care through Naomi’s House to survivors of sex trafficking, giving these beloved women true hope and healing.

A woman in her 40s moved into NH Reside in the fall of 2020. Leaving behind an old life filled with homelessness and drug addiction, a life controlled by a pimp, this mom of two was fighting for her life. She had serious untreated mental illness and suffered from severe PTSD that included flashbacks of her abuse.

As Naomi’s House has grown, our volunteer numbers have grown, and we are looking to add a new team member. The Manager of Volunteer Engagement (MVE) provides assistance to the Director of Operations in developing and coordinating volunteers and community partnerships.

One question we face while providing service at Naomi’s House is “Why is it so hard for a woman to heal after a life of sexual exploitation and trafficking?” When she has all the resources she needs to heal and grow, why would she ever deny them? Does she want a chance to live a new life? Not always[…]

I was all alone at The Gathering Place (our downtown Wheaton office) early one morning. While I was working, a client arrived early for her therapy appointment. After we chatted for just a few minutes, I was overcome with emotion and awe at what this woman was on a mission to accomplish[…]