Liya leads with resilience, advocating for the immigrant community by proactively ensuring access to resources and legal support. Her team provides pro bono services through webinars, clinics, and consultations.

Know a woman making a difference in her work or community? Nominate her for our #CommunityHERoes spotlight! Throughout March, we’ll feature inspiring women on social media, sharing their stories and impact. Submissions are open until March 3, so nominate early to ensure a spot. Team members, managers, investors, clients, and community leaders are all eligible—self-nominations welcome!

Black entrepreneurs have long been at the heart of economic progress, resilience, and innovation, yet the fight for economic justice and opportunity remains ongoing. This Black History Month, REST is honoring the 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” by spotlighting Black-owned businesses and their vital contributions to our communities. Economic empowerment is key to breaking cycles of exploitation, including sex trafficking, and investing in Black businesses helps create sustainable opportunities and stronger communities. Throughout February, explore our curated list of Black-owned businesses, discover new ways to support Black entrepreneurship, and join us in building a more just and equitable future.

From childhood trauma to years of exploitation, Queen’s life has been marked by unthinkable challenges. Yet, through sheer resilience and the right support, she found the courage to begin rebuilding her life in ways she never thought possible. Discover Queen’s inspiring journey—one of survival, strength, and a relentless pursuit of hope.

At REST, we encounter real stories of resilience daily. Vulnerable youth, seeking love and security, often face exploitation. Each journey is a battle for safety and hope. In this blog post, we share five representative stories of young lives affected by sex trafficking, now on the path to recovery with REST's support.