Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Resource Center’s new stable brick building reflects the steady presence they’ve had in Pierce County for more than 50 years—and now in Kitsap County too. Their specialized program for survivors of sex trafficking ensures survivors get all the help they need—including 24/7 trauma-informed advocacy, therapy, legal support, and education to prevent abuse.

By including this program as part of their larger services, Rebuilding Hope gives survivors respect, expert care, and steady support. Thanks to SAFE, survivors also get direct financial help to overcome barriers and meet everyday needs.

Safety and Solidarity

It’s a bright, sunny day as we walk into Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative in Lacey, WA.

Staff are debriefing after returning a few belongings to a beloved community member who recently faced a crisis. We hold the heaviness, noting how often survivors own only what fits in a backpack.

Over a snack, staff share about the women in their transitional housing—made possible by SAFE’s support.

The women  cook and share meals together, forming bonds of care.

“This is sweet,” someone says, tasting a dessert—so sweet their face puckers. The moment itself is flavorful, filled with the sweetness of a community that has endured so much.

These are the good moments—ordinary, sacred, and deeply earned.

“I didn’t know there would be strings attached. They said it would only be one time.”

These are the words on a flyer I saw at a Kitsap coffee shop—words that lead to something powerful. A quick scan of the QR code brings up a tool that helps youth recognize exploitation and connects them with an advocate.

“People don’t understand when they’re being exploited,” says Jana, Co-Founder and Director of Programs at Scarlet Road.

With seed funding from SAFE, Scarlet Road developed identification and prevention training for youth in juvenile detention and beyond. The program connects young people to crisis services and long-term support—and has become one of Scarlet Road’s most impactful efforts.