TOGETHER WE CAN STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING
REBUILDING LIVES.
RESTORING HOPE.
AWARENESS | INTERVENTION | RESTORATION | TRANSITION | REINTEGRATION
OUR VISION
The vision of Pillars of Hope is to combat the darkness of modern-day slavery, also known as human trafficking.
TRAFFICKING STATS

NUMBER OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASES REPORTED EACH YEAR in the USA

  • 2010 – 1,500 cases
  • 2011 – 2,000 cases
  • 2012 – 3,200 cases
  • 2013 – 5,100 cases
  • 2014 – 5,400 cases
  • 2015 – 5,600 cases
  • 2016 – 7,800 cases
  • 2017 – 8,774 cases
  • 2018 – 10,949 cases
  • 2019 – 11,500 cases
  • 2020 – 14,844 cases
  • 2021 – 13,277 cases
THERE ARE MORE HUMAN SLAVES IN THE WORLD TODAY
THAN AT ANY TIME IN HUMAN HISTORY.
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PILLARS OF HOPE EXISTS TO STAND IN THE GAP
IN THE MOST ACTIVE STATE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE US.

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SERVICES / SOLUTIONS
SERVICES. SOLUTIONS. THE PILLARS OF HOPE.
THE 5 PILLARS
PILLAR 2
INTERVENTION
Our intervention program consists of a street outreach program where a trained team of individuals go into known areas of street prostitution.

The team coordinates with local law enforcement, and in groups of 4-6, hand out fabric bags containing food, toiletries, food gift cards and an inspirational note. We offer them prayer and let them know we care and love them. We offer them a way out of “the life”, that when they are ready, we are ready.

PILLAR 4
TRANSITION
Transitioning between rescue housing (Phase 1) and transitional housing (Phase 2) is an important step in the healing process for these survivors. This is an incredible step in taking back their life and moving it towards a positive direction so they don’t go back into “the life”.

In phase 2 they are ready to leave the 18-24 month rescue program and move into career choices and positive changes to ensure their success. The focus is on career development, continuing character development, goal setting, and interview/job preparation training with our partnering agencies.

PILLAR 1
AWARENESS
Pillars of Hope‘s public outreach campaign has been working for several years to educate our communities and equip them with knowledge on this horrible crime against our children. If we educate our communities it will lead to prevention as the individuals will be equipped with the knowledge of how the traffickers coerce, manipulate, and exploit our youth.

We hold special events, speaking engagements, and trainings to equip individuals to recognize the signs of human trafficking and to the reporting of this crime.

PILLAR 3
RESTORATION
Our restorative program will be comprised of comprehensive, therapeutic healing, healthy relationship classes, preparation for completion of GED, financial education, as well as a variety of life skills. An individual plan will address her physical, psychological, educational, and spiritual needs that will lead to a successful transition to independent living. Job skills and work-related training to acquire gainful employment will be of particular importance.
PILLAR 5
REINTEGRATION
Our entire program is based on helping to bring these former victims back into society and ultimately reach self-sufficiency. Once they have completed the program and our financial advisor, counselors, and staff feels they are ready and prepared to take the next step to living either interdependently or independently, we will assist them in finding suitable housing. They will always be a part of the Pillar Family and an ongoing relationship will be shared. Their success is our success.
PILLAR 1
AWARENESS
Pillars of Hope‘s public outreach campaign has been working for several years to educate our communities and equip them with knowledge on this horrible crime against our children. If we educate our communities it will lead to prevention as the individuals will be equipped with the knowledge of how the traffickers coerce, manipulate, and exploit our youth.

We hold special events, speaking engagements, and trainings to equip individuals to recognize the signs of human trafficking and to the reporting of this crime.

PILLAR 2
INTERVENTION
Our intervention program consists of a street outreach program where a trained team of individuals go into known areas of street prostitution.

The team coordinates with local law enforcement, and in groups of 4-6, hand out fabric bags containing food, toiletries, food gift cards and an inspirational note. We offer them prayer and let them know we care and love them. We offer them a way out of “the life”, that when they are ready, we are ready.

PILLAR 3
RESTORATION
Our restorative program will be comprised of comprehensive, therapeutic healing, healthy relationship classes, preparation for completion of GED, financial education, as well as a variety of life skills. An individual plan will address her physical, psychological, educational, and spiritual needs that will lead to a successful transition to independent living. Job skills and work-related training to acquire gainful employment will be of particular importance.
PILLAR 4
TRANSITION
Transitioning between rescue housing (Phase 1) and transitional housing (Phase 2) is an important step in the healing process for these survivors. This is an incredible step in taking back their life and moving it towards a positive direction so they don’t go back into “the life”.

In phase 2 they are ready to leave the 18-24 month rescue program and move into career choices and positive changes to ensure their success. The focus is on career development, continuing character development, goal setting, and interview/job preparation training with our partnering agencies.

PILLAR 5
REINTEGRATION
Our entire program is based on helping to bring these former victims back into society and ultimately reach self-sufficiency. Once they have completed the program and our financial advisor, counselors, and staff feels they are ready and prepared to take the next step to living either interdependently or independently, we will assist them in finding suitable housing. They will always be a part of the Pillar Family and an ongoing relationship will be shared. Their success is our success.

Contact us today for information about

our victim assistance program

TO REPORT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, CALL THE NATIONAL HOTLINE AT
1-888-373-7888 or TEXT 233733 (befree)

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFE LINE
1-800-RUNAWAY or TEXT 66008
 
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THE NEWSLETTER SENT.

 

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OR A MONTHLY RECURRING GIFT HERE

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volunteer work is also a form of giving!

please get in touch with us via our contact form

for more info on volunteer opportunities 

CONTACT


Our Invitation

Pillars of Hope invites you to join us in our effort of rebuilding lives and restoring hope to victims of human trafficking. If you would like to learn more or engage more in this fight, please contact us through the contact form and we will connect with you at the earliest possible convenience.

 

Contact by mail: PO Box 101 Clayton, CA 94517

Contact us by phone at 925-457-3977   

Founder and CEO – Debra Brown at:
Pillarsofhope@att.net

Case Manager – Linda at:
cm4hope@gmail.com
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Street Outreach Team Leader – Joreen Benkert at: cm4pillars@gmail.com

Street Outreach Member – Pastor Gabe Aguilar  at: salvationinthestreets.org

 

Volunteer Coordinator – Sharon at: vc4poh@gmail.com

Executive Assistant – Cheri                          at: pillarsofhopeoffice@gmail.com

Fundraising Director – Betty.        at: bettyluh@icloud.com

Fundraising Chairperson – Louise.               at: POH_LLawson@comcast.net

Golf Tournament Director – Cathy                at: treasurer4pillars@gmail.com

Training Director – Les at:  LesHigashi@yahoo.com

 

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