When women come to our home, they are in great need of rest and stabilization. A 90-day period to ground themselves is incredibly important in their journey to rebuild their lives.
Recently, I had a conversation with one of our survivors. She said, "Today I have confidence that I’ve not had before. Because I’ve been able to put running on pause, I’ve been able to focus on what really matters. For the first time, I am being my authentic self, I’m honest and can see the changes that are happening in my life because of it."
I'll call this survivor "Kate". She has suffered so much and is so brave -- yet she would not describe herself that way. I see it and the fact that she was able to recognize confidence and honesty and how that was contributing to her incremental successes is huge.
Women who come to the Truth Home are welcomed with love and encouraged to rest and heal. We are well aware that the process of starting over is neither easy nor quick. Our 90-day stabilization shelter is the first step on a long journey towards wholeness and living a meaningful life beyond the trauma and violence of her past.
Researchers claim that victims of sex trafficking spend an average of eight years on the streets, many of them having first experienced sexual abuse between the ages of 7-10. Their trauma is layered due to multiple failed systems and years of abuse and oppression. Healing takes time along with a strong community of advocates and extensive resources to secure a foundation on which to build a new life.
Because of your generosity and ongoing support, we are able to provide survivors, like "Kate", with that sanctuary where they can get the needed rest and recovery services for them to heal and rebuild.
Fighting for freedom with you,
Carol
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Law enforcement is an integral part of our operations at Truth For Women. We partner with local law enforcement to identify women in need of our services. This is why having Glenn Grantiz Jr., M.S., CJA, Chief of Police for Allentown Police Department as the newest member of the Truth For Women Board of Directors is so important. We are thrilled to have someone with such knowledge and respect join our team.
"I often have the privilege of meeting many people in and around the Lehigh Valley working towards a better community. Rarely, if ever, have I seen the amount of passion shown by those involved with Truth For Women. I strongly believe that not every issue can be solved with handcuffs and I know that every person has a story and a reason for where they are in life. Treating others as human beings, is the quickest way to effect real change," said Chief Grantiz.
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For more event details, to register and for sponsorship information,
please click the button below.
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Save the Date:
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Join us for a fun and fresh event to flower your homes, learn about our cause and support survivors of sex trafficking.
More details to come.
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L. Cindy Carra, MPH, CHES, CPT
Cindy is a health coach and educator and since 2018, she has been helping the survivors in our Truth Home understand that they have the control to make their own nutritional choices. Cindy provides the women with affordable healthy options and helps empower these women to have the confidence to make the right choices in their lives.
In 2021, Cindy plans to focus more on body acceptance, self esteem and nutrition for function vs. weight loss with the women in the Truth Home. “It has been so rewarding to help them with this small aspect in their healing. Working with these survivors, you realize just how genuine they are – every stereotype is expelled once you talk to them. They are down to earth with hopes and dreams like every woman and are struggling with health and wellness like many women. They want the best for their lives. It has been a pleasure to work with them and use food as a common ground where they can work together to prepare a meal and have a positive experience. I love the concept of women helping women.”
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Our work, and the hope of the women we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations and sponsors. Please consider supporting Truth For Women with your tax-deductible gift.
In addition to one-time donations, we also offer four monthly giving options:
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$29/Month - Wellness: Welcome Basket and Recreation
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$59/Month - Safety: Group Counseling, Secure Housing, Medical, and Dental
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$89/Month - Healing: Trauma-informed Staff, One-to-One Counseling
- $150/Month - A Night of Sanctuary
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February 24 - Sneak preview of some of our beautiful spring items during our My Sister's Closet's Facebook Live event at 12:00 PM.
March 1 - Winter Sale Begins - Items will be marked down 50%
March 8 - We will begin filling our boutique with beautiful spring items
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NEW: TRUTH HOME WISH LIST NOW ON AMAZON |
As we welcome new survivors into our Truth Home on a regular basis and are in constant need of restocking essential items for them, we have created an Amazon Wish List. The online list makes it easy for you to pick out items that our survivors need while staying in the Truth Home and have them sent directly to Truth For Women. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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TFW HEART PENDANTS AND PINS ARE AVAILABLE! |
We have the TFW hearts available in both pendant and pin forms. These make great gifts. You can purchase your charms or pins on our website at the link below or visit My Sister's Closet, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Do you frequently shop on Amazon? Why not make a difference with each of your purchases? Simply choose "Truth For Women" as your organization of choice on Amazon Smile and a portion of all purchases will be donated to TFW.
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Truth For Women is a non-profit organization providing sanctuary for survivors of sex trafficking through our Truth Home, a safe haven for emergency stabilization. Through its 24-hour care, the Truth Home empowers women to heal and create a new future. In addition, Truth For Women has an upscale resale boutique, My Sister's Closet, based in Bethlehem, Pa., that provides financial support for the organization.
Truth For Women
3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5755
info@truthforwomen.org
www.TruthForWomen.org
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