Lighting the way home for women still searching for a way out
Heal. Love. Thrive.
Magdalene House Chicago, MHC, is a restorative survivor-led two-year residential program and innovative justice social enterprise for women identified survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Each woman is given a safe place to live, comprehensive case management, free therapy, access to healthcare, education and employment - free of charge within a community of love and support.
In Chicago, an estimated 16,000-25,000 women and girls are involved in the commercial sex trade each year, yet there are fewer than 50 beds available statewide for adult women survivors who are ready to heal. Out of those surveyed, 83% said they would leave the life today if they had an exit ramp. That is where we come in.
Magdalene House Chicago follows the movement of Thistle Farms, a survivor led movement in ensuring access to safe and supportive housing, financial independence, and a lifelong community of support. MHC gives women a strong community that will help them not only heal, but thrive. The program model has a lasting impact on 75% of graduates who continue to live healthy, financially independent lives.
How we help
Magdalene House Chicago is a voluntary program in the western suburbs for women identified survivors to recover in a community of support.
How you can help
There are many ways to support our mission. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of survivors of prostitution, trafficking and/or addiction.
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We light a candle for the woman still on the streets and the woman trying to find her way home. Together we are stronger. You are not alone.