Amy's story began when she was 14 years old. Amy went to the drug supplier's house, where she was then held captive for seven months. She was sex-trafficked during her captivity. By a highly organized criminal organization from Mexico.
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As I reflect on the past year, 2019 has been incredible on so many levels. The WellHouse has been privileged to touch many lives affected by human trafficking – no less than 105, most likely many more
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From September 2019 - November 2019, The WellHouse has rescued 11 more women from human trafficking, and one child. Three of the women were rescued from downtown Birmingham, Alabama on 1st Avenue. One woman is from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a prominent area in Birmingham. Two were from overseas.
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As we head into this season of Thanksgiving, I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to each of our faithful volunteers. Whether you have been volunteering with us for years, or are just getting started, I want each of you to know that you are the heart of The WellHouse, and we are beyond thankful for you!
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Ella was trafficked from age 4 to 17. “Like every day,” Ella told me. Her father was her trafficker. In Alabama and across the United States, children are trafficked every day by their parents.
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In the last few months, countless news articles have circulated regarding sexually exploitative acts allegedly made by prominent men like Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly. In those articles, the victims have mistakenly been referred to as “child prostitutes.”
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We simply could not meet the current need, nor continue the much-needed expansion of our services, without the generosity of our donors. You are God’s provision for this very important work!
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This year so far, The WellHouse has facilitated at least 40 rescues. Our most recent rescues come from cities such as Homewood, AL, Pelham, AL, Columbus, GA, and Pensacola, FL.
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We would like to welcome and introduce to you the newest member of our staff – Mrs. Jessica Prescott! Jessica has come on board as Volunteer Supervisor, joining the Development Team.
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In the last three months, 19 victims of human trafficking have been rescued and brought to the WellHouse. Of those victims, is one named Aria.
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When we think about the statistics and the stories that surround human trafficking, we can easily feel overwhelmed by the darkness. Make no mistake, it is grim. But just for today, I would like to share a special stream of light I saw recently.
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The ladies at The WellHouse recently welcomed a new face to our Volunteer portfolio, Life Coach Retha Nicole. Her workshop “Believe in Yourself … Again” was a great encouragement to those who have just been rescued from human trafficking as well as those whose lives are being restored and transformed during their time at The WellHouse.
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At The WellHouse, we just celebrated the opening of our transitional living apartments on campus. The Next Steps to Independence will serve as a safe place for survivor graduates to get accommodated to life after the therapeutic recovery program offered at The WellHouse.
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Nadene’s earliest memories are as a young child getting beaten and her mother calling her a “whore.” Her mother would tell her, “I never wanted you.” Her rejection began as a small child by those who were meant to care for her and protect her. Heartbreakingly, when Nadene came to The WellHouse, she said, “I don’t know if I ever felt love.”
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I’ve heard many people say that prostitution isn’t a “career” choice. What I’ve come to learn is that prostitution is not a career at all. For most survivors, prostitution is seldom a choice. And even when it is, there is a history of sexual abuse, sexual brokenness, and complex trauma that leads the person to make that unfortunate choice.
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One of the pillars of the The WellHouse is the “hearts and hands” through which the organization’s mission would not be possible: our volunteers. I passionately refer to them as Difference Makers, those who long to live out the gifts and talents that God has placed within them.
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In the past three months, 8 survivors have been rescued through The WellHouse. Our staff was also involved in a sting operation in Atlanta during Super Bowl activities in which 18 victims were freed—9 of which were children.
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At the recent National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s second annual conference, we had the opportunity to share our insight and learn from 150 other service providers in the anti-trafficking movement.
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Susan has a fabulously positive attitude even with all the suffering she has experienced. Like so many of our rescued ladies, Susan suffered abuse and neglect as a child: her mother used drugs and her stepfather beat both Susan and her mom…
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This precious young lady has repeatedly expressed pain due to her mother’s drug overdose and death. Being without family, she spiraled out of control and sought love and care from the wrong people.
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