Restoration home project

Since 2007, the National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 164,839 victims of human trafficking. Of those identified, the vast majority of victims are women and girls who were coerced into sex trafficking, and once extracted, often lack trauma-informed therapy and long-term housing for their recovery.

Each year, the U.S. Department of State reports “insufficient access to housing, including transitional housing and long-term housing options for trafficking victims.” And in their 2021 report, “advocates reported even more drastic lack of access to housing . . . coupled with increased assistance requests.”

Pennsylvania is not exempt from the housing shortage for survivors of human trafficking. The fact is, there are far more victims than there are beds available.

Now more than ever, survivors need a safe home and community to find peace, joy, and rest. This is why one of Greenlight Operation’s initiatives is to provide a safe haven to survivors through a long-term residential program in the greater Harrisburg area. Our home will house female survivors for 12-18 months. Upon arrival, survivors will be enrolled in a restoration program, which will provide individualized, comprehensive care. This will include trauma therapy, counseling, access to medical and dental care, and courses that equip each woman to live an independent and sustainable life. Survivors will not be charged a fee for their stay, as we want them to focus 100% on their healing and recovery.