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Since 2015, Blanket Fort Hope has restored youngster human trafficking survivors via entry to important providers, compassionate care, and a loving Christian witness. Founder Alexa James felt referred to as to start this ministry throughout her work on the Dream Heart in Woodlawn. “I’ve all the time wished to assist youngsters and knew I wished to enter mission work,” says James. Her love advanced into ardour when a younger woman at excessive danger for youngster human trafficking begged James to let her come residence together with her. From that second, Blanket Fort Hope advanced into “a spot of security and hope.”
“We need to present residents the love of Jesus via actions equivalent to clothes and feeding,” says James. Blanket Fort Hope has a toddler placement license and may place girls and boys ages zero to 21 into foster properties. In addition they supply providers together with continued training and emergency care models. “We would like residents to return realizing this house is fortified and surrounded by God’s military.” Every resident could have their very own bed room and toilet and obtain individualized providers. There are Bible verses all via the house to remind residents “this place is fortified by God’s angels, and salvation is discovered via Jesus Christ.” Presently, Blanket Fort Hope is partnering with Youngsters’s Hospital of Alabama and Huge Oak Ranch’s Planting Oaks as they construct applications via the restoration residence. The house homes residents from ages twelve to eighteen and can embrace trauma-based providers with counseling. It’s anticipated to be accomplished this fall and formally open early 2025.
Getting Concerned. Volunteers can serve in numerous areas on website equivalent to helping with residence renovations, educating life ability lessons, and writing Bible verses in every fort. There are additionally alternatives to serve in small however impactful methods via donating, fundraising, and praying over the property. “We hope to remind volunteers of God’s objective and discover success in realizing they’re a part of one thing larger than themselves,” says James.
Save the Date. The annual Maintain the Fort 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Warrior Stroll will happen on September 21, 2024 starting at 8 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. Proceeds from the race will assist help the efforts of the restoration residence. Be taught extra and register at www.holdthefortraces.com.
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