Eden Centers for Hope and Healing

Founded in 2011, Eden Centers for Hope and Healing is a groundbreaking non-profit in New Orleans, Louisiana offering comprehensive recovery services and housing to survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation at no cost to our clients. Our organization is built on five essential pillars:

1. Recovery and Re-entry Services: We provide emergency, transitional, and long-term housing, therapeutic case management, group therapy, and specialized trauma therapy.

2. Youth Prevention and Education Services: Our prevention program empowers at-risk youth and the community to recognize and report human trafficking, fostering awareness and action.

3. Legislative Advocacy: In partnership with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, we host a monthly legal clinic for survivors and work on state-level advocacy to create laws that protect survivors and hold traffickers accountable.

4. Economic Empowerment: Through our social enterprise, Eden Market, we offer employment opportunities for survivors, helping them achieve financial independence.

5. Lifetime Community of Care: Once individuals become part of Eden Centers, they remain a part of our community for life.

Testimonials

Some of our current long-term residents shared what Eden Centers means to them:

"Eden Centers to me is a blessing where you can get back on your feet and have positive role models. You are a blessing and may God continue to bless you for your giving. Thank you!"

"The fact that complete strangers can provide this new way of living for me makes me believe there is still good in this world. Thank you for everything that y'all do for us. I couldn't heal without your generosity."