Refuge home
North Star- Berks
24/7 PROGRAM
Refuge Home
In 2024 North Star Initiative expanded its long-term restoration program to the Refuge Home in Berks County, after entering into a leadership agreement with Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved (F.R.E.E). Since 2023 Refuge Home offers holistic, therapeutic care for up to four residents in an urban setting. Survivors experience trauma-informed programming, including physical care, legal guidance and advocacy, job training, and case management to reach personal goals and milestones such as GED, vocational training, and recovery support.
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DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED HELP?
CLASSES + THERAPY
THE SURVIVOR CENTER
In 2022, North Star Initiative’s community funded and built the Survivor Center, expanding office and classroom space. With its opening, survivors enjoy dedicated living space at the Harbor while experiencing education, fitness classes, group therapy, and other programs in the Survivor Center.
AWARENESS + ADVOCACY
Education
Raising awareness and providing advocacy through education is essential to support survivors, prevent trafficking, and create a safer future. We serve our community by presenting educational seminars to churches, civic organizations, schools, and business associations. Presentations can be customized based on the setting, audience, needs of your organization, and specific questions you may have. Fill out the form to tell us more about your interests or event, and we will work with you to coordinate the details. By learning the facts about trafficking, we can coordinate our efforts to end it
