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Love heals

We help women survivors heal and reclaim their lives by breaking the cycles of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction

Addressing sexual exploitation, trafficking, and extreme poverty through an aligned network and marketplace of social justice enterprises.

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Meet the Makers: Kazi

Adventure-seeking and justice-driven, Kazi empowers economically marginalized communities through sustainable, fair-wage employment, turning traditional weaving into contemporary art.

Community is the Oldest Form of Healing in the World

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Together, we heal and rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and exploit women.

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Whether in Nashville or with sister organization closer to home, your hearts and hands are needed.

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Through accountability, education, and public policy, we can reset broken systems.

Heal. House. Employ. Advocate.

Your support helps create sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution and exploitation.

  • 2 Years of Free Housing
  • Healthcare and Trauma Therapy
  • Meaningful Employment
  • Advocacy and Public Policy Initiatives

Community Stories

Op-Ed: A Community Call to End Human Trafficking

Thistle Farms CEO Tasha Kennard shares in this opinion piece that our message this month is simple and unwavering: No one heals alone.
HTA Month

Guest Blog: How We Overcome the Rap Sheet

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to healing can be a piece of paper.

Reach Back, Give Back to Women Survivors this GivingTuesday

At Thistle Farms, we see the start of the holiday season as an invitation to shift the focus from the rush of consumption to the rhythms of community: how we gather, how we give thanks, and how we ...