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Your generous donation empowers us as we work to end all forms of sexual exploitation, sex trafficking and prostitution. You are helping us to uplift survivor voices, provide direct services, meet basic needs, and facilitate supportive housing. You are enabling us to do effective outreach, public and professional education, and policy change.
Breaking Free is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
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“The single greatest barrier to escaping sex trafficking and prostitution is a lack of safe housing.”
-Terry Forliti, Executive Director of Breaking Free
Currently, if a victim is identified in Minnesota over the age of 18 years old, there are very few options, if any, for them to get emergency shelter. On September 1, 2019, Breaking Free opened an Emergency Shelter that will host up to four clients at a time for a period up to two weeks.
Breaking Free street outreach and community presence has increased greatly in Minneapolis and St Paul. Outreach is an important way to build trust with the community as well as raise awareness for the services Breaking Free offers to those who are being sex trafficked and prostituted.
As the crowd rose to their feet at the Pyle Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in applause for a panel discussion Breaking Free survivors had participated in, I felt so proud! Proud of their courage, proud of their wisdom and proud of the voices that they each shared.
As an organization that forefronts protection for its clients, Breaking Free is committed to recognizing the needs that currently exist, and meeting those needs while staying safe.
As an organization, we recognize that we have extraordinary responsibilities in our Emergency Shelter, Drop-In Center, and Permanent Supportive Housing programs. Your support enables us to meet the current safety needs of our sexually exploited clients and their families.
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Items Currently Needed:
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Food shelf Items
School supplies
Gift cards
Diapers- 2T-5T
Baby wipes
Kids toothpaste
Cleaning supplies
Dish soap
Laundry soap
African American hair products
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Lotion
Razors/shave cream
Pre-made sandwiches for outreach
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