Stories of Hope

  • Two women hug and smile brightly as they look forward to a bright future.

    You are Providing Hope and Changing Lives

    Thanks to your support, remarkable progress is happening for women who are recovering after experiencing human trafficking.

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  • A woman shows off the keys to her new house

    Celebrating New Beginnings

    As we enter the fall season, it’s a good reminder that endings are necessary to open the door for new beginnings. This month, we’re celebrating two residents who are graduating from our program, moving into their own housing, and making a fresh new start in their lives.

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  • Engedi's Executive Director shakes hands with Les Schwab manager after receiving a donation of four tires

    Les Schwab Tire Donation

    We are pleased to share that we’re the first charity to receive a grant through the Lynden Les Schwab store's Tires for Purpose program, and we received a free set of tires for our van! This generous community support will help keep our team on the road, so we can continue to help women in need.

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  • A group of women standing together, symbolizing the healing, freedom, and fresh starts experienced by survivors of sex trafficking supported by Engedi Refuge's Phase Two program

    You're Helping Women in Need

    Significant growth is happening in our Phase Two residents right now.

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  • Smiling teenage girls standing in front of a transit bus, promoting youth transportation safety and human trafficking awareness through Engedi Refuge and Truckers Against Trafficking campaign

    Engedi Refuge is Committed to Stopping Human Trafficking: This Starts with Awareness

    Over the years, many of the women we have served were first exploited as children. This troubling fact underscores the importance of prevention efforts, especially for vulnerable youth. Discover how we partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking to raise awareness to help keep youth safe.

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  • Group of human trafficking survivors participating in equine therapy with Engedi Refuge and Promise 23 Ranch Ministries, horseback riding through a scenic mountain trail to support trauma healing and emotional recovery

    The Healing Power of Horses

    Equine-assisted therapy is helping trafficked women process their trauma, bringing peace, hope, and healing for our residents.

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