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88% of the women we serve never go back to a life of exploitation.  But sometimes the road to get there can often be long and tiresome.Here’s Tonya’s story of how discipline and hard work can bring breakthrough and freedom. “ When I attended my first two Alive At Last...

Delisa was often locked in the basement as a young girl. Aunt Lenny didn't want be bothered with Delisa and her sister. In fact, she often let Delisa and her sister know they were a burden to her. She never wanted to raise two girls in the first place. As Delisa and...

Penny entered the meeting room lined with ladies living in the residential facility. As a new resident she expressed how grateful she was to be part of the healing small group provided by Alive at Last. Each of the 20 women in the group took turns sharing part of...

Starla came into the Alive at Last spring small group mid-way through the semester. Before finding safety she came face to face with death being trafficked and prostituted. New to the small group, she was very quiet and preferred to just observe. Although in-person...

Holly has been in the Alive at Last program for over a year. She first engaged with Alive at Last after arriving at a shelter following her incarceration. Since she was trafficked, she is on probation through the prostitution diversionary court system. The weekly...

Quote taken from Katrina's* application “I have been physically, mentally, and sexually abused since I can remember. I thought being used by my ex and other men, was my lot in life. My ex is now in prison for trying to kill me. I’ve used drugs to numb the chronic...

This past summer, Talia attended an event where Alive at Last alumni gathered. Talia shared with Gwen Miller, Alive at Last Executive Director, how her life has transformed in the last two years since she first connected with Alive at Last through a small group....

Meet Randi, a survivor who began her journey to recovery in February 2023 when an unexpected pregnancy prompted her to seek help in rehab. Randi had faced multiple charges related to prostitution and drugs, making her path to rehabilitation challenging. However, her...