A Night of Hope – Eden House Gala
February 2 6:00 pm
Mission & Vision
We believe that every woman who has suffered from commercial sexual exploitation is worthy of care, healing, and the chance to begin again.
Our mission is to be a haven of hope and healing love for survivors of human trafficking.
Florida is ranked 3rd highest of all the states in the US for sex trafficking.
Thousands of women and girls are sexually exploited every year in Florida; yet less than 70 can receive aftercare through existing programs for sex trafficking survivors.
Each survivor has a name, a face, and a story.
These precious women have been trapped in darkness and violence and desperately need a safe home where they can experience the light of hope and kindness.
Jesus said to her, “Your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Mark 5:34
The Trafficking Crisis
Will you see her and care for her?
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain any sort of labor or commercial sex act.
Though many victims are undiscovered, approximately 25 million people were trafficked globally in 2016. It is estimated that 54% of those involved sex trafficking.
In the US alone, tens of thousands of women and girls are sexually trafficked every year.
The average age of a girl lured into the sex trade is 13.
85% of those who are sexually exploited were abused as young girls. Traffickers prey on their vulnerabilities through romance, grooming, and meeting material needs.
84% are under third-party control.
89% of women controlled by a pimp want to escape. Their greatest immediate need is a place to feel safe.
80% of survivors are at risk of re-victimization if they do not have adequate after-care services.
Goals
2023
With the oversight of First Naples Church, the Eden House leadership team began sharing the vision of Eden House in the fall of 2023.
2024
The Eden House community has grown as others have caught the vision to provide comprehensive residential care for survivors of sex trafficking here in southwest Florida. Through the first Night of HOPE others joined us in our mission and gave generously.
2025-2026
We continue to spread the word and invite others to join us. With $1 million raised, we began searching for a property for the Eden House restorative care program. After a diligent search, a wonderful property was found. This home will be purchased in December of 2025 and renovations will be made to prepare it for the women we will serve.
Through the 2nd Night of HOPE gala in February of 2026 we plan to raise our first year’s budget. We will recruit and train staff and volunteers with plans to welcome our first participants to Eden House in 2026.