An Update from Margie Quin, CEO
The new year promises to bring even more change to the agency and survivors of human trafficking. We are roughly halfway through the renovations of the main structure on the Survivor Restoration Campus which will house our 8-bed Residential Program and Care Center. We are creating a haven for survivors of human trafficking to seek rest and safety.
The excitement is palpable as we turn an eye towards decorating the suites. We will put together welcome baskets, stock the shelves and line the drawers. Our new ADA accessible suite will see laid tile and widened doorways this week. We are busy working with architects, land planners and contractors to continue the buildout of the campus model. When we see pictures of freshly laid hardwoods and drywall in the new therapy room, a little bit more of the dream becomes reality.
Despite such progress, we’re still only in “part one” of this multi-part story. More and more friends are joining us in our vision “To eradicate human trafficking in Tennessee.” Our 10th birthday in March will mark the end of the first decade of service and set the course for our next chapter of listening, learning, and growing.
In a matter of months, the first cohort of survivors will move into the residence, and the Care Center will open for all survivors across Middle Tennessee to build community and have space for healing. All of this is possible because of you. Thank you for your support, which restores hope and provides space for belonging to survivors of human trafficking. I hope you will stay with me, stay with us and stay with survivors along this life-changing journey.
Many thanks,
ESTN will provide regular updates on this page about this project.
News and Updates
What does 3.5 million dollars mean for human trafficking survivors?
Healing services.
Did you know the victim who does not receive intervention will live an average of 7 years once trafficking begins?
Human trafficking leads to multiple victimizations creating lifelong traumas.
Specialized healing services saves over 57,000 tax dollars per survivor.
Housing solutions.
Did you know poverty, housing insecurities and homelessness make individuals high-risk to human trafficking?
Almost all victims have experienced homelessness and are living below the poverty line.
Safe, affordable housing creates a pathway to freedom.
Hope strengthened.
Did you know it takes a victim 6-7 attempts to leave their exploitive situation?
Abuse often begins in childhood destroying the victim’s sense of belonging, identity and worth.
Fostering human and financial support systems enables hope for an independent future.
The new year promises to bring even more change to the agency and survivors of human trafficking. We are roughly halfway through the renovations of the main structure on the Survivor Restoration Campus which will house our 8-bed Residential Program and Care Center. We are creating a haven for survivors of human trafficking to seek rest and safety.