Building a nonprofit isn’t just about a mission; it’s about the "unseen work" that makes that mission safe and sustainable. We’ve officially submitted our first two grant LOIs and opened up individual giving on our site. We’re in that "middle space" of waiting on final state certificates, but the engine is already running. We’ve traded "founder grit" for "organizational structure," and it’s the best move we’ve ever made for the survivors we serve. The foundation is set. Now, we build.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is a moment to look beyond statistics and remember the people impacted by exploitation. This post explores what it means to be a victim and a survivor of trafficking, the long road to healing after abuse, and the growing risks of digital exploitation affecting youth today. It also highlights how technology, including AI, can be used ethically to support prevention and help locate victims when guided by purpose and care.

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to move beyond stereotypes and understand how trafficking truly operates. This post explores the realities of labor and sex trafficking, common misconceptions that allow exploitation to go unnoticed, and why education is one of the strongest tools for prevention. It also connects this awareness to the work behind Through Their Eyes, which is being built to help people recognize trafficking and respond with empathy and responsibility.

Room To Care is officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With uncertain funding for so many organizations, we are taking the time to start from the ground up. This is our update on what makes us different, where the money goes, and the beginning of our vision for education, prevention, and change through our first project, Through Their Eyes.

2025 was a year of learning, rebuilding, and building the foundation of what Room To Care has been working toward. Though the plans have not gone as expected, the growth in the background has set up an amazing 2026 ahead of us! We thank everyone involved who helped us learn, progress, and prepare us for what comes next in this new year!

Room To Care has officially transitioned into a nonprofit organization. With our 501(c)(3) paperwork underway and the formation of our first Board of Directors, we are stepping into a new chapter with purpose and excitement. Here is what has happened since our last update and where we are heading next.

Our new Room To Care website is live. This space will share open and honest updates about our growth as a nonprofit, while the Through Their Eyes site will continue covering project specific progress. We are committed to transparency, consistent communication, and keeping you connected to the work we are building together.

The past few months have been quieter than I planned, and I owe you an honest update on why. Life has a way of testing how much we believe in what we’re building, and lately, it’s tested me more than ever. From losing my job to watching funding opportunities disappear, I’ve had to pause, reflect, and figure out how to keep going. This post isn’t just a catch-up — it’s a look at where things stand, how I’m finding my footing again, and where Room To Care is headed next.