RESTORATION HOUSE OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

REHOPE CRISIS STABILIZATION AND FARMS There are more than 40 million persons enslaved in human trafficking around the globe. Human trafficking in all its forms is an enormously complex issue. Its eradication requires a multi-faceted strategy that incorporates many organizations in areas such as prevention awareness and restoration. the KC Metro area continues to grow as a hub for human trafficking in the U.S. Restoration House of Greater Kansas City also known as ReHope began its mission in 2013 as a response to the increasing epidemic of human sex trafficking in the U.S. REHOPE has earned a national reputation, being afforded a national voice toward the healing and restoration of female survivors. R|H is recognized as a leading organization in offering long-term residential housing and the most comprehensive suite of programs and services. ReHope believes the healing and restoration process is a long-term endeavor and necessitates a steady and patient process grounded in mental, emotional, psychological and physical de-programming and re-programming. ReHope's mission entails physically separate safe house facilities with trauma-informed staffs. Restoration House Farms was established 2015 near Harrisonville, Missouri for adult women. The staff provide residents and non-residents with trauma-informed, client-centered services based on best practices and multiple theoretical frameworks, including cognitive behavior therapy and trauma-based relational intervention, for long-term aftercare and reintegration of trafficking and CSE victims/survivors. ReHope provides long-term housing, therapeutic small animal programs, gardening, Christ-centered spiritual development, holistic wellness programs, healing arts, job training and placement, education, trauma-informed counseling and life coaching. ReHope also partners for medical and psychological needs. Most victims served by REHOPE are domestic, however in recent years, some victims were trafficked across borders. In 2024, ReHope Crisis stabilization had 279 total service requests, 28 women served (w/3 children), 13 women referred to long-term programs (w/1 child), and 4 women connected to a safer environment to continue their healing. Volunteers served 2,629 hours. At ReHope Farms there were 379 requests for services, 31 women served residential (w/2 children), 8 women served non-residental, 9 graduates from ReHope's multi-month program, 5 women in school (HS, college, certificate program), 1 graduate associates degree, 3 Peer Support certifications, 6 women working for ReHope (hired over 3 years) and 5,200 volunteer hours. On July 1, 2024, Veronica's Voice dissolved as a 501c(3) nonprofit and combined its assets, resources, and passion with ReHope (formerly known as Restoration House of Greater Kansas City). While the organization Veronica's Voice has legally ceased to exist, its program and passion will continue to live through ReHope. While the organizations sorted out logistics of the merger, ReHope converted Veronica's Voice Wyandotte County, Kansas, house into a crisis stabilization home for women who recently exited trafficking or exploitation. Survivors already find safety, rest, comfort, care and healing in one of four fully furnished bedrooms. Staff and volunteers help these women stabilize and plan the next steps on their healing journey, which may include ReHope Farms.