Restoring OaksTo prevent and end human trafficking.
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EDUCATIONRestoring Oaks will host education events, speak at schools and community organizations to tell as many as possible about human trafficking and what can be done to stop it. We must stop the demand and keep our communities safe!
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ADVOCACYRestoring Oaks strives to advocate for communities to use their talents and passions to raise awareness about human trafficking through events and tools. It also advocates for individuals and organizations who fight trafficking through their choices.
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SURVIVOR CARESurvivors of human trafficking need reminded of their true value. They are loved, not for what they can offer, but for who they are. Restoring Oaks will provide safe housing and a network to help survivors through education, therapy, and community.
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CALL THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE: 888-373-7888 TEXT: 233733 (TEXT "HELP" OR "INFO") AVAILABLE 24/7.
Restoring Oaks is a faith-based nonprofit community alliance to prevent and end human trafficking located in Charlotte County. We exist to help restore beauty from ashes, joy from mourning, praise from despair (Isaiah 61:1-3). We want to help survivors and community members be the powerful oaks they are meant to be. Will you join the community alliance? Announcing two exciting events coming in January of 2024! Read more below.
Thank you to our Oak Sponsor of our 2024 Gala
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Recent Posts
BRINGING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMAS
May 25, 2023
By Danielle Bishop (Board Member and Counselor) Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay May marks Mental Health Awareness month, when communities, organizations, and other affiliates partner in raising attentiveness to mental health. Usually, when the word health is used, most think of only the physical aspects this word encompasses. Mental health is just as imperative.
By Danielle Bishop (Board Member and Counselor) Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay May marks Mental Health Awareness month, when communities, organizations, and other affiliates partner in raising attentiveness to mental health. Usually, when the word health is used, most think of only the physical aspects this word encompasses. Mental health is just as imperative.
“PRICELESS” SURVIVOR POEM
June 2, 2022
At our most recent “Priceless” movie screening, our board member and survivor Maribeth shared a poem about her experience. We got her permission to share it here as well. May it encourage and inspire you. Helping survivors find courage, healing and restoration is why organizations like Restoring Oaks exists. Thank you, Maribeth for your courage.
At our most recent “Priceless” movie screening, our board member and survivor Maribeth shared a poem about her experience. We got her permission to share it here as well. May it encourage and inspire you. Helping survivors find courage, healing and restoration is why organizations like Restoring Oaks exists. Thank you, Maribeth for your courage.
5 WAYS TO PROTECT FROM & 5 WAYS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
January 9, 2022
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We wanted to share 5 ways that teens can protect themselves from human trafficking and 5 ways that adults can combat human trafficking. You can also download these and share. 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Human Trafficking (specifically directed for teens) Keep your personal information.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We wanted to share 5 ways that teens can protect themselves from human trafficking and 5 ways that adults can combat human trafficking. You can also download these and share. 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Human Trafficking (specifically directed for teens) Keep your personal information.
THE LOST ART OF LISTENING
September 29, 2021
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend, family member, or colleague where you thought they heard you, but quickly discovered they weren’t listening? They either ask you a question that you had already answered, or they misunderstand or make assumptions of what they thought you said.
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend, family member, or colleague where you thought they heard you, but quickly discovered they weren’t listening? They either ask you a question that you had already answered, or they misunderstand or make assumptions of what they thought you said.