RESTORING HOPE.
AWARENESS | INTERVENTION | RESTORATION | TRANSITION | REINTEGRATION
OUR VISION
Polaris Project Trafficking Stats for the USA
- 2013 – 3,235 cases
- 2014 – 5,167 cases
- 2015 – 5,961 cases
- 2016 – 8,042 cases
- 2017 – 8,759 cases
- 2018 – 10,949 cases
- 2019 – 11,500 cases
- 2020 – 16,658 cases
- 2021 – 10,583 cases
- 2022 – 12,351 Cases
- 2023 – 9,617 Cases
THAN AT ANY TIME IN HUMAN HISTORY.
IN THE MOST ACTIVE STATE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE US.
SERVICES / SOLUTIONS
THE 5 PILLARS
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
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
PILLAR 1
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.
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.
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.
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)
To donate to Pillars of Hope, you can make a one time donation or a monthly recurring gift by clicking the Give Now button below.
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
Street Outreach Team Leader – Joreen Benkert at: cm4pillars@gmail.com
Street Outreach Director – 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: Jasmine100@comcast.net
Golf Tournament Director – Cathy at: treasurer4pillars@gmail.com
Training Director – Les at: LesHigashi@yahoo.com
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