Sheltered Hills will create a secure, supportive and nurturing environment for young girls removed from human sex trafficking. We will provide a
place where they can heal, grow and reclaim their futures.
The accelerating presence of online activity is causing exploitation and trafficking to invade new territories. Predators are using social media and gaming to form attachments with unsuspecting minors, with over 350,000 tips reported weekly.
From 2013 to 2022, Southern US law enforcements were responsible for reporting over 50% of trafficking incidents in the United States.
Sheltered Hills will provide care for underage girls through safe housing, therapy, education, medical and legal support, and aftercare—each designed to help with healing and building hopeful and restored futures.
Our safe house will provide loving, secure, supervised, and restorative living arrangements in a residential format. This will include nutritious meals, clothing, hygiene products and all basic needs met in a loving way.
Caring for souls in trauma requires a holistic plan including individual and group therapies. Sheltered Hills will implement licensed therapists trained in trauma, PTSD, and abuse recovery to help break the cycle of revictimization and set a trajectory for a future of restored living. We will also incorporate art therapy, equine therapy and mindfulness practices.
Through mentorship and reintegration support, each girl will be carefully guided into beginning a new life. Sheltered Hills will partner with other organizations in order to secure housing, mentoring, and job placement for our residents.
Our educational opportunities will include on-site accredited education and partnering with local schools when appropriate. We will partner with other entities for GED prep and vocational training. Cultivation of life skills such as cooking, conflict resolution, work ethic, health, and financial literacy are high priorities for future success and will be incorporated in daily practices.
Each girl at Sheltered Hills will be provided with access to medical, dental, and mental health care. We will have staff whose main goal is to assist the girls as they navigate the justice system and custody issues.
November 3, 2025
Our recent steps at Sheltered Hills include incorporating with the state of Tennessee, registering with the Division of Charitable Donations, and receiving our 501(c)(3) status. We're excited to be hosting our first golf fundraiser (April 13, 2026 @ The Grove - details coming soon). We have a board of directors comprised of a stunning combination of people who embody both strength and tenderness. We are connected with the state of Tennessee through DCS, FBI, TBI, HSI, and law enforcement. We are collaborating with other nonprofits in the anti-trafficking space as we develop framework and processes. We are grateful for the many open arms we are meeting along the way.
As a board, we are setting the foundation and making the necessary preparations in order to receive our first beautiful girl. While waiting to open our doors, we are doing everything we can to be of service to others who are making a difference in this space. Lavishing love, purpose, and healing on these most vulnerable souls is our heart's desire.
Our board of dedicated leaders brings together diverse gifts of strength, compassion, and vision to guide our mission forward.
Our organization exists as a means to transform the lives of children. This is top-of-mind when deciding how to steward our finances. View our three year financial projection to see how your dollars equate to transformation.
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We will serve underage girls ages 12-17 who have been removed from human sex trafficking. We will provide a loving safe house for residential care that includes trauma-informed counseling, education, and life skills training. Our goal is to help each precious survivor on her healing journey in a secure and loving environment.
Your donations directly support our ability to open our doors for survivor care - covering essentials like housing, meals, counseling, medical care, education and career training. Every gift gets us closer to moving children out of the hands of predators and into a loving environment where they can rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Yes, we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All your generous donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. You will receive a receipt for your records.
In addition to monetary donations, you can help by contacting us about volunteering. Some ways to volunteer are by hosting awareness events, donating supplies, volunteering your time for fundraising events, donating items for our silent auctions, connecting us with business sponsors, or becoming an advocate in your community. We'd love to connect with you about current opportunities we have.
Protecting survivors will be our highest priority. We will keep resident identities private and maintain a confidential location with strict safety protocols and 24/7 staff.
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