Blanket Fort Hope is marking ten years of dedicated efforts to support survivors of child trafficking. As part of this milestone, the nonprofit is preparing to open a Restoration Home designed to provide a long-term residence for those in need of healing and stability.

The home will be constructed on the organization’s 73-acre property in Shelby County, offering individual bedrooms and bathrooms for nine girls. Future plans include building seven additional five-bedroom houses on the land to expand the capacity for survivors.

Statistics from Blanket Fort Hope reveal that 57% of human trafficking victims in Alabama are children. The organization highlights the devastating reality that some children are exploited multiple times a day and often face a life expectancy of just seven years due to health complications such as STDs, HIV, and suicide. Recognizing the urgent need for long-term care, the nonprofit is committed to ensuring these children have the same opportunities as any other child. The mission is driven by a deep sense of compassion and a belief that these survivors deserve a chance to rebuild their lives.

The Restoration Home is expected to open this summer. Plans for the initiative were discussed at the nonprofit’s fourth annual Restoring Hope Gala, where funds raised will directly support the children who will reside in the home.

For more information about Blanket Fort Hope and its efforts, visit the organization’s website.