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We all stand united in the belief that love has the power to change the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1600121732604-54IJRHG0MF7KF8PLE1UB/jeffery-erhunse-BQMZ5ligqps-unsplash.jpg HOME - A SANCTUARY FOR HEALING. A LAUNCHING PAD FOR THRIVING. Magdalene House of Austin is a two-year longterm therapeutic residential program built on holistic care. We provide therapeutic services within a structured residential setting. Participation includes onsite lodging, access to healthcare services, counseling, and professional development so that participants who have survived trafficking can realize their dreams. Women become financially self-sufficient and empowered by living in community. Please click on the referral link at the top of the page to start the application process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1666101391981-5F1HC22L2O5JPR8IZK1V/unsplash-image-2JDDn7iSGH8.jpg HOME - Use your skills to heal and empower women who have experienced sex trafficking and exploitation. MHA is currently seeking a Therapeutic Support Specialist. Candidates must hold a graduate degree and have a minimum of two years of experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. 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It takes broken systems in our community to make them become runaways, allow them to be trafficked, and to become addicted, so it makes sense that it takes a community to help welcome them back and help them heal.” - Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1541453148416-0TY5UAQRAHQ1UP39ZDRO/human_trafficking_in_texas.png Purpose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1541453093065-P7YWDOS8ESENJ6KHX5N3/Image.png Purpose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1541984696429-9SCRJR3UF1J9DISC9JDO/22549486_150544985552381_6788959219530218670_n.png Purpose https://www.magdaleneaustin.org/volunteer-with-us daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba92f3634c4e29da2c79bcc/1600635868766-TGBTC15QD4CB2RPWHMGE/image-asset.jpeg Volunteer with Us - Volunteer with Us At Magdalene House Austin, we believe that it takes community to truly heal from the profound trauma of sex trafficking. 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