Natalie's Sisters Inc

    Sixteen years ago, who could have predicted the impact home-cooked meals and conversation would have on at-risk women?

     Home-cooked meals opened the doors of local strip clubs to Bruised Reed team members, allowing us to reach hurting, abused and exploited women who might never come to church. Relationships quickly developed with dozens of women and men. Unconditional love and consistency are the key to reaching people for Christ through this unusual ministry.

     Three years ago, one of the  ladies we ministered to in the clubs (who moved to escort services and prostitution) was murdered.  Her name was Natalie, and the news of her death inspired our team to expand its outreach to include women involved in prostitution.  Realizing Natalie epitomized the scope of women we serve, we adopted the name Natalie's Sisters.

     Since then, we have ministred to over 135 women engaged in prostitution through our street ministry, jail visits, mentoring, community resource referrals, hospital visitation, and small gatherings.  We also continue to minister to dozens of women weekly as we visit the clubs.  Through this ministry, many women (and men!) have made life-changing decisions to abandon the industry and start new lives.