We are excited to announce the return of our annual event, The Metamorphosis Gala! Join us for an evening of transformation and purpose. Metamorphosis honors the resilient youth survivors of trafficking who are rewriting their stories and stepping into freedom. Together, we can turn pain into purpose and help make their new beginnings bright.
Need Help?
Our advocates are available around the clock to respond when youth are in crisis.
They walk beside each young person through every stage of healing, offering emotional support, helping them access community resources, and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Embracing Freedom is a 501(c)(3) Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy Center
Working specifically with survivors of child sex trafficking and children/youth who are at high risk of being exploited for the purposes of a commercial sex act in Southeast Texas. Services provided:
24/7 Embracing Freedom Advocacy Hotline: 409-790-0798
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Upcoming Events with Embracing Freedom
Every event supports our mission to bring hope, healing, and restoration to child and youth survivors of trafficking in Southeast Texas. With your help, we can make freedom possible!
Be a part of something lasting. By sponsoring a Legacy Brick in our Embracing Freedom Garden, you will help create a peaceful place of rest and healing for child and youth survivors of trafficking. Each brick will be engraved with the name of a donor or business that believes in restoration and hope.
Together, these Legacy Bricks form a pathway that shows survivors they are not walking alone.
Donation Details:
- $250 Donation = One Engraved Brick
- Engraved with your name or business name
- Permanently placed in the Embracing Freedom Garden
From our Founder and CEO, Lisa Boler, "We are embracing a new chapter of our mission. Looking ahead, I would like our new name to better express what we do and allow the name to speak freedom and hope for survivors in our care. This new identity symbolizes our unwavering commitment to providing a safe haven and a fresh start for those who have endured unimaginable hardships. By redefining ourselves, we aim to inspire confidence and resilience, ensuring that every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives. Our new name will be a testament to our dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those we serve."
Who We Are
Embracing Freedom extends its deepest appreciation to the sponsors of the 2025 ASCO Crawfish Boil. Your generous contributions play a vital role in advancing our mission to provide safe, restorative spaces for youth affected by sex trafficking.
Through your support, we are making meaningful progress in establishing Southeast Texas’s first Drop-In Center, offering hope, healing, and a path forward for vulnerable young people in our community. Thank you for your steadfast partnership and commitment to this critical work.
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