RAHAB began addressing human trafficking before human trafficking became a recognized term.
An acronym for Reaching Above Hopelessness and Brokenness, Inc., RAHAB was founded by one woman with a heart to serve. She went to the streets and strip clubs of Akron, OH to serve women who were being exploited by offering kindness, connection, and any resources she could. Today, RAHAB continues that work in four counties, and has expanded to include Jail Ministry, non-residential Drop-In Homes and programming for teenagers.
RAHAB Ministries provides Christ-centered transformational services to those directly affected by sex trafficking.
Christ-Centered:
RAHAB exists to glorify Jesus by loving and serving survivors, each other, and our community well.
Relationship:
We believe that Jesus heals through relationship with Him, with each other, and with the Church. Therefore, we seek to be in the deep, intentional relationship with all who come into contact with RAHAB.
Relentless Pursuit:
Like Jesus models, RAHAB believes in the relentless pursuit of people with love and grace that always welcome someone back into relationship.
Excellence:
We engage our work with excellence, training, and best practices to provide those we serve with the quality of care they deserve.
Outreach – Teams of staff and volunteers visit strip clubs and streets to meet unidentified survivors of sex trafficking, connecting with them and offering further resources. RAHAB Outreach teams also visit local jail facilities to connect with women who have experienced this type of exploitation in their lives, offering emotional support that will extend beyond their release date.
Drop-In Homes – RAHAB operates two non-residential Drop-In Homes where adult women can come for respite from a life of exploitation and abuse. When visiting, women can receive clothing and hygiene items, enjoy family style meals, participate in Bible study, and receive the support they need to take steps out of their trafficking situations.
Mentoring – RAHAB will connect youth and adults who have experienced trafficking with trauma-informed mentors who encourage them and offer support on their journey toward healing.
Case Management – RAHAB offers case management services to youth who have experienced sex trafficking.