This National Wellness Month, we’re exploring how healing goes far beyond self-care, it’s about reclaiming safety, identity, and hope. Learn how survivors at REST are finding strength after trauma and why wellness is a justice issue we all have a role in. Read the full blog to learn more.
Sex‑trafficking survivors face staggering mental‑health challenges—PTSD in one‑third, depression in more than 70 %, and suicide‑attempt rates higher than combat veterans. REST’s trauma‑informed therapies, mind‑body interventions, and peer‑support programs helped clients log 257 healing milestones last year alone. Discover how evidence‑based care turns trauma into hope—and how you can give, share, advocate, or volunteer to make freedom truly healing.
Meet Amy Chapman—REST volunteer for 9+ years whose every season of life has been shaped by purpose, creativity, and grace. From art nights to prayer walks, clothing drives to soul-care, Amy’s ripple effect is undeniable. Read how Amy’s journey continues to inspire freedom and hope.
Meet Rebecca Friesen Ifland—whose quiet consistency and heart for community are changing lives at REST, one meal and one moment at a time. From delivering dinners to sparking job opportunities, her story is a reminder that small acts can ripple into lasting change. Read how Rebecca is making waves.
Meet Kim Berry—a nurse, advocate, and volunteer who’s turning compassion into action at REST. From holding hands in hospital rooms to walking alongside survivors at medical appointments, Kim's story is deeply moving and beautifully human. Her one word to describe volunteering? Gratifying. Read how Kim is making waves—and why she says volunteering gives back more than it takes.
Meet Julie McNamara-Dahl—former staff member turned board member at REST. From leading teams to building community, Julie’s story is all about the power of showing up and making a difference. Her one word to describe volunteering? Relationships. Read how Julie is making waves and why she says there's a place for everyone in this work.
Erica is the State Director of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Washington. She oversees the agency's strategic planning, financial management, personnel, policy and advocacy, and board operations to support 10 independent affiliates and 3 emerging affiliates across the state. This role focuses on strengthening affiliate relationships, resource development, program implementation, and model fidelity, while expanding CIS’s impact through sustainable student services and external partnerships.
Faith is the founder and executive director of Light of Love Seattle, an organization dedicated to transforming lives in the commercial sex industry. She trains and equips teams across the U.S. to lead impactful outreach in strip clubs and porn expos, offering support and hope to those in the industry. As a public speaker and international missionary, Faith empowers churches and nonprofits to engage this community with compassion, dignity, and humility.
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