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The Her Song Safe Home offers a secure and nurturing environment for survivors of human trafficking, providing long-term residential care, healing support, and the necessary resources to help women recover, rebuild, and thrive in freedom.
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The Her Song Prison Outreach Program offers education, support, and resources to incarcerated women affected by human trafficking, helping them break free from exploitation and prepare for successful reintegration into society.
HerSong Chatanooga Story
Her Song’s expansion into Chattanooga, TN marked a significant milestone in Her Song’s journey as our first expansion location beyond Jacksonville.
In 2021, through the generosity of a grant awarded by Governor Bill Lee, we were given the opportunity to bring our full vision to life in Tennessee. This pivotal support allowed us to begin laying the groundwork for three safe homes—each one designed to reflect a phase of our long-term residential program—and expand Her Song’s network of care.
Just one year later, in 2022, we opened our first safe home in Chattanooga. Since then, we’ve seen God move in incredible ways. We now operate three safe homes in the city, offering a complete, trauma-informed residential program where women can heal, rebuild, and rediscover their purpose.
But our work here is far from finished. In 2025, we plan to open a fourth safe home in Chattanooga as we deepen our commitment to serve more women with excellence and compassion.
Her Song’s presence in Chattanooga has not only brought hope and healing to survivors in Tennessee—it has also strengthened our nationwide mission to bring faith, hope, and love to every woman in her darkest hour of need.
- 2021
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Her Song Chattanooga Launch
Her Song Chattanooga's program officially launched through local engagement efforts.
Our Team Grows
We began to hire our team on the ground and initiated outreach efforts with survivors.
- 2022
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Learning Center Launch
We built and opened our new Learning Center, establishing a ministry hub for Her Song's program in Chattanooga.
First Safe Home Opens
We opened our first safe home preparing to welcome survivors “home” to Her Song.
- 2023
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Second Safe Home Opens
We opened our second safe home, expanding our program in Chattanooga.
- 2024
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Third Safe Home Opens
We opened our third safe home, expanding our program and capacity to serve survivors even further.
Trafficking Snapshot In Chatanooga
What makes Chattanooga vulnerable to human trafficking?
- Human Trafficking Reports: Tennessee ranks 20th in the nation for reported human trafficking cases.
- Drug Crisis: Tennessee recorded 3,985 overdose deaths in 2023. Drug use remains a leading trafficking vulnerability.
- Highway Access: I-24, I-75, I-40, and I-65 intersect in and around Chattanooga, creating high-risk transit corridors.
- Undocumented Immigrant Population: 6.1% of Tennessee’s population is made up of immigrants, many of whom face vulnerabilities to trafficking due to legal and language barriers.
Our Local Impact
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3,094
Safe Nights
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3
Safe Homes
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263
Survivor Touchpoints through Outreach and Care Coordination
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21,000
Hours of Life Skills Training
Share about Her Song
Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Mindy Cederquist, is available to share about Her Song with your church, business, or organization. Email Mary at marycater@hersong.org for more information.
National Trafficking Hotline
If you suspect human trafficking in the United States, Please call 1-888-373-7888 or text “Help” to BEFREE.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. English, Spanish, and 200 more languages are available.
Her Song Hope Line
If you are a survivor and need Her Song services, call 1-844-HER-HOPE (1-844-437-4673).
If you need emergency assistance, call 911.