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Awareness vs. Understanding

Awareness vs. Understanding of Human Trafficking. It’s essential to move past myths, stereotypes, and fears that feed panic around Human Trafficking. We need to replace these dangerous myths with a deeper understanding of how human trafficking happens to create ways to stop it before it even happens and help survivors. Awareness Awareness can be defined…continue reading

Get to Know Healing Action: Meet Jason, Director of Strategic Advancement

Meet Jason Seward, Healing Action’s Director of Strategic Advancement! Jason provides information about his role at the agency, his favorite part of working at Healing Action, and more. “A typical day at Healing Action? Nothing’s ever typical… Every day is truly different.” Check out what Jason has to share by watching the video below:

Healing Action’s 2020 Impact Report

Healing Action’s 2020 Impact Report is here, providing insight on our successes, challenges, and COVID-19 response. Hear from Founder and Executive Director, Katie Rhoades, see the highlights of our services, and learn more about how you can get involved. View the 2020 Impact Report “Though we cannot be certain of what the future holds, we…continue reading

A Survivor’s Story: 243 Days

In our last blog post, a Healing Action member and survivor wrote about her experiences to illustrate the difference between trauma and complex trauma. In this post, she continues to share her journey of resilience and recovery. Read below for her story of belly laughs at “the big house”. 243 Days Where to go from…continue reading

A Survivor’s Story: Trauma vs Complex Trauma

One of the survivors we serve at Healing Action recently wrote a compelling article about the difference between trauma and complex trauma. She shares from her own experiences and highlights the lasting impacts of trauma. Read her blog post below:  Trigger Warning: PTSD, trauma and neglect Trauma vs Complex Trauma I think it is essential…continue reading

Stories of Healing in Action – October 2020

October Stories of Healing in Action The survivors we serve inspire us with their strength, resilience, and courage. Check out the October Stories of Healing in Action below to see what staff and AmeriCorps members have to share this month! Healing Action Staff and Member Stories: I am appreciative of all our AmeriCorps Members and…continue reading

Stories of Healing in Action – September 2020

September Stories of Healing in Action As we continue to navigate COVID-19, Healing Action staff remains dedicated to serving survivors. Check out the stories below from our staff and AmeriCorps members highlighting some of their memorable moments in September. Healing Action Staff and Member Stories: I was able to house someone with six felonies and…continue reading

Stories of Healing in Action – August 2020

August Stories of Healing in Action COVID-19 has brought changes to Healing Action, but we are still delivering services and supporting survivors through this time. Check out the uplifting stories below from our staff. Healing Action Staff and Member Stories: One thing I have learned from our members is the depths of generosity they reach…continue reading

Stories of Healing in Action – July 2020

Check out this month’s Stories of Healing in Action! Healing Action staff share some of the highlights, progress, and milestones Healing Action members have experienced through services. Healing Action Staff and Member Stories: I have been working with a member on figuring out how to budget and catch up with her rent. She has been…continue reading