Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Connection to Human Trafficking
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we want to
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Terebinth Refuge is a Christ-centered resource offering hope, healing, freedom, and a safe place for sexually exploited and trafficked women. We bring education and awareness to the St. Cloud area in efforts to prevent human trafficking.
Understanding Human Trafficking in Our Community.
January 22, 26 | 6:30PM
Human trafficking is the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or sexual services. This issue significantly impacts our community, leading to long-term physical and psychological trauma. At Terebinth Refuge we are fighting back by increasing awareness, encouraging education, and joining coordinated efforts among law enforcement, social services, and organizations to support victims and prevent human trafficking.
Terebinth Refuge provides safe housing for hope and healing, transitional housing, and a variety of other services to help women attain their individual goals toward recovery and independence. We also work within our community to bring education and awareness about human trafficking in the St. Cloud area.
Midwest memories,
memories of me
The twisted lullaby
a haunting melody
Like a prairie weed I struggled
and yearned to be free
Of this saddening,
maddening hypocrisy
Yet with the even flow
of shame and pain;
I learned not to let
emotions show
To be seen and not heard,
a life lesson of my legacy
Until one day the levee broke
And as I opened my mouth to
scream; I choked.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we want to
Our Annual RISE Breakfast isn’t just a delicious breakfast—it’s a
At Terebinth Refuge, we know that survivor recovery comes easier
Volunteer opportunities include administration, independent living skills (cooking, personal finance, crafts) and transportation.
In kind donations are accepted as gifts off our Household Requests List OR as $10+ gift cards to stores.
Your generous offers impact for immediate needs and services for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Staying aware and educated about human trafficking in your community is crucial. Understanding the signs and realities of trafficking helps identify and assist victims, potentially saving lives. An informed community can deter traffickers, support survivors, and advocate for stronger laws and resources. Ultimately, awareness and education empower communities to protect their most vulnerable members and foster a safer, more just society.
Include details in your online donation to dedicate
to someone special or contact our office and ask about being part of our Legacy Program!
At Terebinth Refuge we classify two types of sponsors. Our general sponsors and our Church of the Month program. These donors are those who form a committed working relationship with our program.
If you wish to sponsor Terebinth Refuge today, contact our office.
Your generosity impacts and supports the needs and services of survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Together we can be the answer to this horrific problem in our community. Help us be a place where hope and healing grows.
Join us Thursday September 11th for RISE 2025! Doors open at 7. Join us for a delicious free breakfast, a powerful program with Keynote Speaker, Jeanne Allert, founder and executive director of Samaritan Women, listen to our survivor share her story, and hear important ministry updates from our Founder, CeCe Terlouw-Kvistad. Breakfast is served promptly at 7:30. The Program ends at 9 am.
After years of courageous leadership, Cece, the founder of Terebinth Refuge, is stepping out of the Executive Director role but gratefully, will be continuing to serve in different capacities at Terebinth Refuge. Watch her heartfelt message as she reflects on the journey, the mission, and what’s next for Terebinth.