New Beginnings
Engedi Refuge is growing in 2021 with A LOT of help from the local community. As one of the most successful residential programs for victims of sex-trafficking in the United States, Engedi continues to lead in both quality and quantity of its therapeutic services. The Summer of '21 has been a season of fast-paced change and growth. In mid-July Engedi was able to close on the purchase of a 3 1/2 acre property which included 2 houses for its Phase 2 and Phase 3 transitional living program, and 2 office buildings that facilitate the on-going counseling and class curriculums of its program. This has greatly improved Engedi's capacity, security and sustainability moving forward. We could not have accomplished this without the financial support of our local donors, and the assistance of our local credit union. We are excited about our future in this community and the support of our local partners.
Even beyond that, we are celebrating the completion of Engedi's custom-designed and built "Restorative Home". This project has been in the works for years, but kicked into high-gear last summer as the foundation was laid and construction started. This spacious 7 bedroom home was the brain-child of DJ & DJ Contracting who motivated and managed this project from its inception to its completion at great personal expense. They brought together a long list of local contractors to donate and sacrifice to get this home finished in a short time. We are absolutely floored at the favor we have had with so many construction contractors and material suppliers. We moved our ladies into this facility on July 31st...what a day!! Our local community REALLY cares about providing for the marginalized and oppressed. Their trust in Engedi Refuge is inspiring and humbling.
This new 'Restorative Home' will be serving survivors of human-trafficking through the services of Engedi Refuge for decades to come, and it is the perfect design and location to help us keep these survivors safe.
Join us in the fight against human-trafficking, and in the loving service of SAFETY and THERAPY for victims, by partnering with Engedi Refuge @ www.engedirefuge.com
Be a hero and make a difference....with us!