January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we begin by addressing one of the most widely recognized yet often misunderstood forms of exploitation: sex trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, sex trafficking accounts for the majority of trafficking cases reported in the United States each year, with many victims identified through community tips rather than law enforcement alone (National Human Trafficking Hotline, U.S. National Statistics ). Sex trafficking...

At HopeWorks Global, impact is often measured not in numbers alone, but in lives changed through presence, compassion, and unwavering commitment. The following story is shared with deep respect for privacy and dignity. Names, locations, and identifying details have been removed. What remains is the truth of transformation. When Someone Truly Listens For the purposes of this story, we will call her Grace. In late 2024, Grace reached out to us at one of the most vulnerable moments of her life....

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to confront one of the deepest moral challenges facing our communities. When we picture homelessness, we may think of someone on a street corner holding a sign, yet for many, it looks like a child sleeping in a car, a mother choosing between rent and food, or a teen drifting from couch to couch. Across the United States, according to the 2024 HUD Point-in-Time Count, approximately 653,104 people are without stable housing on any given...