But we don't stop there.
Together, we challenge systems that commoditize, criminalize, and exploit women.
House
Ensuring that survivors can access affordable, low-barrier housing options is critical for maintaining their safety and recovery.
Heal
By providing free healthcare & trauma therapy, as well as a lifelong sisterhood, we nurture survivors on their path to healing.
Employ
We are proud to share that 86% of our leadership at Thistle Farms are women. 34% of those leaders are program graduates.
Respond
By addressing the root causes of commercial sexual exploitation, we can change the systems that exploit women.
Our Mission
Thistle Farms is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. We do this by providing a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support.
Why the thistle?
Thistles grow on the streets and alleys where the women of Thistle Farms have walked.
Considered weeds by many, thistles have a deep root that can shoot through concrete and survive drought.
The resilience, vibrancy, and healing qualities of the thistle parallel the survival and flourishing of women survivors.
