Reaching Above Hopelessness And Brokenness Ministries Inc

Drop-in homes: rahab ministries operates two nonresidential drop-in homes, in akron and canton, strategically located in areas with a high prevalence of prostitution to be easily accessible to the local women being affected by sex trafficking. The drop-in homes open on weekdays, with transportation available for those in need, to offer warm meals, free clothing and hygiene supplies, referrals to additional services as needed, daily bible study, therapeutic programming, and most importantly an open invitation for women to participate in safe, uplifting, peer-supported community. The unique open-door policy strategically reduces barriers to service for the most vulnerable by allowing women to attend without application, referral, or qualification.

Outreach: rahab outreach teams go into local streets, strip clubs and jails to meet unidentified victims of sex trafficking, offering safe, healthy, and supportive connections with an invitation for further services. Street and strip club teams go to areas where prostitution and commercial sex trade drives a demand for trafficking, building relationships with women by offering meals, small gifts, conversation, prayer, and connection to further services at rahab. Jail teams go into local correctional facilities offering bible study and building a support system for women that they can rely on pre- and post-release.