Mission
THE MISSION OF HANDS UNITED, INC. IS TO SERVE UNDER-AGED BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE DO SO BY PROVIDING A RESTORATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (AT SEPARATE LOCATIONS) AND GIVING THEM ACCESS TO TAILORED RESTORATIVE CARE AND SERVICES FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS. WE STRIVE TO BRIDGE THE GAP ON THE AVAILABILITY OF RESTORATION FOR MINORS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT TAKES THE VICTIM FROM SURVIVOR TO OVER-COMER, WHILE FORGING A LIFELONG CONTINUED ALLIANCE. THE GRAVITY OF THE TRAUMA THAT VICTIMS EXPERIENCE TOO OFTEN DRIVES THEM BACK TO SERVITUDE OR THE COMMERCIAL SEX INDUSTRY. WE BELIEVE THE BEST WAY TO DISRUPT THIS CYCLE IS TO UPHOLD THE VALUES OF EMPATHY, UNIFYING STEWARDSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY.