Hope and Healing: How One Bread Foundation Inc. Supports DMST Refuge in Transforming Lives
Written by: Clare Chambers, Editorial Intern
The new year brings many resolutions to be better and inspires individuals to become more involved or continue the good work they have done in previous years. We at One Bread Foundation, Inc. are hoping to continue the good work we have been doing in raising funding and awareness for trafficking victims around the United States. We do so by partnering with many different organizations and rehabilitation centers in Texas, California, and many other states. Our hope is to expand these efforts and collaborate with organizations that help individuals affected by Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking in all 50 States. The first installment of our Organization Feature blog series aims to highlight the partnerships we currently have with organizations in various states, and who they support.
Who is DMST Refuge?
DMST stands for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. DMST Refuge is a shelter in Austin, Texas that provides housing, support, and services to minors who have been victims of sex trafficking. The refuge offers a safe place to stay along with access to various resources such as counselling, medical care, legal assistance, and educational opportunities. Their goal is to help these young victims recover from their trauma and regain their independence while reintegrating them into society.
Why Does This Matter?
DMST Refuge provides crucial support and protection to some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. These victims are abused both mentally and physically, broken down by their abusers and often think they have no way out. DMST provides them with a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives by providing essential resources and guidance, which reduces their risk of re-victimization. This support is vital for victims' recovery and future well-being.
We at One Bread Foundation, Inc. value this partnership because DMST Refuge shares in our goals and passions to help to the victims of sex and human trafficking around the United States. America’s children are the ones most affected by this epidemic and we hope to see them safe and healthy, which is why we help fund organizations like DMST Refuge.
How Can You Help?
For more information about One Bread Foundation, Inc. and DMST refuge, visit our website to learn more. We also encourage you to consider making a donation to our organization. By donating on our website, you can choose to either disperse funds to where it is most needed, or your donation can be sent directly to DMST. All donations are used for the rehabilitation of sex and human trafficking victims. If you are unable to donate at this time, please consider signing up for our newsletters so you can stay up to date on the work that we are doing.
To donate to our organization, visit: https://www.onebread.org/donate