Red Oak Hope

Healing isn't linear.

For many survivors, progress looks like moments of courage, setbacks, renewed hope, and reaching out again when the time is right.

That's why Skylar's story matters. It represents what so many survivors experience on their journey toward healing.

At Red Oak Hope, our commitment doesn't end when communication slows or circumstances change. We continue showing up, leaving the door open, and walking alongside survivors whenever they're ready.

As we close out this week recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we still need YOUR help to continue providing community-based support for survivors like Skylar.

Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made this week will be doubled up to $50,000.

Read the final installment of Skylar's story and give through the link in our bio. 🤍

TODAY is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and our staff is joining many others around the world wearing blue to raise awareness about human trafficking and stand in solidarity with survivors! 💙

This week, we've been sharing Skylar's story to show what healing can look like when survivors have access to compassionate, long-term, community-based support.

If you haven't been following along, there's still time. Read Skylar's story through the link in our bio and help support our community-based services so that more survivors can move from crisis to lasting stability and hope.

Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made this week will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000, doubling your impact for survivors. 💙

Yesterday, Skylar* learned that what she had experienced was exploitation. Today, we had the privilege of meeting with her.

After weeks of phone calls and text messages, Skylar was ready to meet with our team for the first time. More than anything, we wanted her to know she had choices.

At Red Oak Hope, we walk alongside survivors as they decide what healing looks like for them. Whether that's connecting to benefits, finding community, working toward sobriety, or simply having someone who shows up consistently, every journey is different.

This week, we're honoring World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by sharing Skylar's story to highlight the life-changing impact of community-based services and the power of long-term, trauma-informed support.💙

Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made this week will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000, helping ensure more survivors have someone to call when they're ready.

Follow along with Skylar's journey, read today's email, and make your doubled gift through the link in our bio. 🤍

This week, we're honoring World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by sharing Skylar's story and highlighting the life-changing impact of community-based support for survivors. 💙

Learn how Skylar began to recognize she was a victim of human trafficking and was connected to us for the first time by clicking the link in our bio!

Every donation made this week will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000 thanks to a generous donor.✨

A tiny team just got a big bigger (and mightier)!🤍

We're so excited to welcome Candiss Gray to Red Oak Hope as our newest Case Manager! With more than a decade of experience serving individuals and families across Central Texas, Candiss brings compassion, wisdom, and a deep commitment to walking alongside survivors on their healing journey.

Her addition to our team means we can expand our community-based services and reach even more survivors with individualized case management, crisis intervention, and long-term care.

Want to get to know Candiss a little better (including her favorite movie and snack)? Head to the link in our bio to read this month's newsletter and learn how our growing team is expanding hope across Central Texas. 🤍

Early Bird tickets, tables, and sponsorships for Red Oak Hope’s A Night of Hope Gala are available!🎉

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we come together to celebrate the work that’s been done and look toward a future where survivors can access the help and support they need, when they need it, throughout their entire healing journey. 

🎟️ Now through July 28, use code EARLY26 to receive 10% off your tickets and tables! Reserve your spot today, then tag the person you’d love to bring with you to A Night of Hope in the comments below. 🤍

‼️ALSO, today is the last day to save on sponsorships! Use code EARLY26 at checkout to receive 10% off your sponsorship before the discount ends tonight.✨ 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this fall. Visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot today. 🤍

When a multi-agency human trafficking operation takes place, survivors aren't just met by law enforcement. They're also met by advocates who offer compassion, practical support, and the reminder that they don't have to face what's next alone.

Long before our team walks into a room to meet a potential survivor, months of preparation, collaboration, and coordination have already taken place so that when the opportunity to respond comes, we're ready.

From packing dignity bags and care baskets to partnering with law enforcement and community organizations, every detail is intentional.

Our goal is simple: to meet every individual with dignity, practical resources, and hope.

In last month's newsletter, we shared what it takes to prepare for these collaborative operations, why trusted partnerships matter, and how those first conversations can become the beginning of a survivor's journey toward healing and restoration.

Read the full story through the link in our bio. 🤍

**Pictured above are dignity bags assembled and donated by a group of volunteers!

One of the most impactful moments from She Rises was hearing directly from the professionals working every day to support survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

Thank you to our incredible panelists, Sarah Hall, Emily West, and Anne Boon, for sharing their expertise, insight, and hope with our community, and to Jennifer Sanders for thoughtfully moderating the conversation. Together, they explored the realities survivors face in Central Texas, the gaps that still exist in recovery services, and what it truly means to provide survivor-centered care.

From addressing the hidden impacts of trauma and disability to empowering survivors through voice, choice, and specialized support, the conversation served as a powerful reminder that healing is possible when the right resources, relationships, and systems are in place.

The need is great, but so is the opportunity for each of us to be part of the solution.

Whether you're just beginning to learn about this issue or have been engaged for years, each of us has a role to play in helping ensure survivors have access to the care, support, and resources they deserve. 💛

Sponsorship opportunities for our 12th Annual A Night of Hope Gala are LIVE! ✨

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Junior League of Austin for an unforgettable evening of celebration, storytelling, and generosity as we come together to support survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

When you become A Night of Hope sponsor, you're doing far more than supporting a single evening. You're investing in safe housing, trauma-informed care, Restore, legal advocacy, vocational support, emergency assistance, and many more services that help survivors heal and rebuild their lives.

Whether you've partnered with us before or are considering sponsoring for the first time, we'd be honored to have you join us in making this year's Gala our most impactful yet.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and reserve your sponsorship today. We can't wait to partner with you! 🧡

Until July 8th, we are offering a 10% early-bird discount for all sponsorship levels! Use the code EARLY26 for the next two weeks!

📍 Junior League of Austin
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026

Sometimes a spark of hope can begin with a simple question.

"Is there anything you need right now?"

Last month, our team had the privilege of responding alongside law enforcement during a multi-agency human trafficking operation, meeting potential victims with compassion, dignity, and practical support.

For many survivors, this may be the first time someone has sat beside them without judgment or expectation, simply reminding them that they are worthy of care.

In this month's newsletter, we're taking you behind the scenes of what these operations look like, how our team prepares in advance, and why showing up with compassion and curiosity matters so deeply.

Read the full story at the link in our bio. 🤍