When a woman escapes human trafficking, she’s often left with nothing – no food, no place to stay, and nowhere to turn. That’s where Sojourn House steps in! This incredible organization exists to defend, restore, and liberate women who have been exploited and trafficked. They don’t just provide basic needs – they create a pathway to healing, rebuilding, and thriving that’s absolutely life-changing.
What Makes Sojourn House So Special?
Founded in August 2019, Sojourn House is making waves in Indiana, right in the heart of a rural community where human trafficking hides in plain sight. You might think trafficking only happens in big cities, but the truth is, it’s happening everywhere – even in small towns where a girl might be exploited by her step-father or a woman taken advantage of by her landlord when she can’t pay rent. It’s heartbreaking, but Sojourn House refuses to look the other way!
How They’re Changing Lives Every Day
Sojourn House has grown from a simple dream into an amazing comprehensive program that meets women exactly where they are:
Meeting Women Where They Are
The heart of everything they do starts with showing up. Their outreach team goes to homeless shelters, camps, and other places to connect with women who need help and are ready to accept it. They get referrals from hospitals and law enforcement too, creating a network of support that’s truly incredible.
Their case managers become like lifelines – helping with housing, safety, healthcare, and sometimes even relocation. They’re doing the everyday things that make a huge difference: connecting women with therapists, giving rides to job interviews, helping pick out interview clothes, and so much more. It’s the kind of hands-on, heart-driven work that transforms lives!
The Dream Became Reality – Their Amazing Residential Program!
Here’s where it gets really exciting! Remember when Carissa Muncie (their incredible Board President) had this vision for a residential program? Well, it’s not just a dream anymore – it’s happening! Their 24-month residential program is absolutely game-changing, giving women the time and space they need to find real healing, genuine freedom, and build the support system that will last a lifetime.
Get this – they provide:
- 2 Full Years of Free Housing (seriously, how amazing is that?!)
- Healthcare and Trauma Therapy
- Career Development That Actually Works
- A Lifelong Community of support and connection
The best part? Women don’t have to leave their community anymore to get help. Before, Carissa used to have to ask women to leave everything familiar behind to access safe housing elsewhere – talk about a heartbreaking situation! Now, women can heal while staying connected to the people and places that matter to them.
They’re Not Stopping There!
Sojourn House keeps expanding their impact with services that are truly making a difference:
- Heal. House. Employ. Thrive. – Their motto says it all!
- Healthcare and trauma therapy that actually works
- Career development and educational opportunities that open doors
- Peer recovery support from someone who’s been there
- Incarceration education programs that break cycles
Led by Incredible People with Heart
This organization has some seriously amazing people leading the charge, including co-founder Carissa Muncie, who brings her experience as an educator and veteran foster parent. After fostering youth who experienced trafficking, she decided she couldn’t look away – what a hero! The team combines years of healthcare experience, community leadership, and even includes staff members who bring their own recovery journeys to help other women find lasting freedom.
The Impact They’re Making Right Now
As we dive into 2025, Sojourn House is absolutely crushing it! They’re gearing up for their “This is my Story” Gala 2025, which is going to be incredible for raising awareness and funds. But here’s what we really love about them – they’re not just focused on their local community (though they’re doing amazing work there!). They’re committed to fighting trafficking everywhere.
Just like we are at Simply Earth, they put their money where their mouth is! They only buy and sell products from ethical sources, and they actively support anti-trafficking organizations and businesses. They get it – labor trafficking is way too common, and they refuse to be part of the problem.
Building an Incredible Support Network
Their connections with national networks continue to be a total game-changer! Having that backup and those resources means they can help women without any hesitation. It’s like having a safety net that actually works – and that makes all the difference when someone’s life is on the line.
Making a Difference Beyond Direct Services
Sojourn House isn’t just about providing services (though they’re fantastic at that!). They’re also passionate educators and advocates, working hard to open people’s eyes about human trafficking in rural communities. They’re fighting for policies that protect vulnerable women and making sure this issue doesn’t stay hidden.
Want to Join the Fight?
Here’s the thing – Sojourn House relies on people like you to keep doing this life-changing work! Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply help spread the word about trafficking in rural areas, every single contribution makes a real difference in the lives of women who are seeking freedom and healing.
Ready to learn more? Check out all the amazing work they’re doing at https://www.sojournhousewomen.org/!
Sojourn House is hope in action – living proof that when communities come together, we can defend, restore, and liberate women who have been exploited and trafficked. As we move through 2025, their vision of a world where ALL women are free and equipped to thrive continues to inspire and guide their incredible, life-changing work. And we at Simply Earth couldn’t be more excited to support them in this mission to #EndIt!