Red Oak Hope

Red Oak Hope Red Oak is an organization dedicated to bringing freedom, hope, and restoration to survivors of sexual exploitation.

We’re excited to share that Red Oak Hope recently completed the 2026 Mission Advancement Academy through Good Works Comm...
06/01/2026

We’re excited to share that Red Oak Hope recently completed the 2026 Mission Advancement Academy through Good Works Community! 🎉

Over the past six months, members of our team and board have participated in leadership training, coaching, and collaborative learning to strengthen our organization and deepen our impact.

At the conclusion of the Academy, we had the opportunity to share what we learned with community leaders, donors, and fellow nonprofits. We were also honored to receive a $10,000 grant to support our mission of bringing freedom, hope, and restoration to survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. 🧡

We are thankful for this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other nonprofit leaders in our community!

When someone reaches the top of our waitlist, the process doesn’t start with paperwork. It starts with a conversation. 🤍...
05/29/2026

When someone reaches the top of our waitlist, the process doesn’t start with paperwork. It starts with a conversation. 🤍

Our Case Manager, Emily, connects with each potential client to learn more about their current situation, asking questions like “Are you in a safe place?” and “What are you hoping to gain from a program like ours?”, and helps them better understand what life at Red Oak Hope looks like.

If the program and client seem to be a good fit for one another, we schedule an interview designed to feel welcoming, safe, and relational, not transactional.

Pictured above is our Case Manager Emily and Restore Director Anne before an applicant interview. The interview itself is conversational and collaborative. We want clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered to ask questions along the way.

Because at Red Oak Hope, every part of the process matters, not just the outcome, but how someone feels while walking through it. Click the link in our bio to read more about what happens before a client moves in 💛

Support Red Oak Hope AND Eat Ice Cream!!🍦🩷 Join us at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams next Thursday, June 4th, on South Cong...
05/26/2026

Support Red Oak Hope AND Eat Ice Cream!!🍦🩷

Join us at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams next Thursday, June 4th, on South Congress for an afternoon of sweet treats that give back to Red Oak Hope! From 2:00–5:00 PM, 25% of all sales will be donated to ROH to support survivors on their journey toward healing and restoration. 🧡

📍1208 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
⏰ June 4th, 2026 | 2:00-5:00 pm

Bring a friend, enjoy your favorite flavor, and help make a meaningful impact in our community. Ice cream for a cause? We can’t think of a better way to kick off summer! ✨

SAVE THE DATE ✨🧡Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for our 12th Annual A Night of Hope Gala as we celebrate another ...
05/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE ✨🧡

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for our 12th Annual A Night of Hope Gala as we celebrate another year of freedom, hope, and restoration for survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Details:
🥂 Cocktail Hour | 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Program | 6:30 PM
📍 The Junior League of Austin

This evening is always such a meaningful time to gather together, reflect on the impact made over the past year, and look ahead to the work still to come. We cannot wait to celebrate with our incredible community!

We are also looking for sponsors and underwriters who are passionate about making restoration possible for survivors. These partnerships help make the evening impactful while directly supporting the mission year-round. DM us if you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring this year's gala!

More details are coming soon, but for now, mark your calendars! ✨

One of the questions we get asked most often is: “How do clients find you?”The answer is more complex (and more meaningf...
05/19/2026

One of the questions we get asked most often is: “How do clients find you?”

The answer is more complex (and more meaningful) than most people realize.

What most people never see is that, long before move-in day, there were months of emails, phone calls, applications, referrals, waiting lists, safety planning, difficult decisions, and incredible bravery from a survivor choosing to take the next step.

This month, we’re taking you behind the scenes of what really happens before a client ever arrives, and sharing the intentionality, collaboration, and compassion that shape every step of our Transitional Housing Program. Click the link in our bio to learn more✨

Once a semester, we have the opportunity to sit in on the Modern Day Slavery course at The University of Texas and serve...
05/13/2026

Once a semester, we have the opportunity to sit in on the Modern Day Slavery course at The University of Texas and serve as judges for students’ final presentations focused on solutions to prevent and identify human trafficking and support victims. 🧡

This year, students presented thoughtful and innovative ideas, including:
• Preventing trafficking among foster and adopted youth through safe relationships, mentorship, and accessible resources
• Creating discreet, low-barrier ways for victims to safely make an outcry in hospital settings
• Preventing labor trafficking in Texas job recruitment by educating job seekers and identifying potentially exploitative opportunities

We are continually encouraged by the passion, creativity, and dedication these students bring to the anti-trafficking movement. Not only are they receiving meaningful education on the realities of human trafficking, but they are also actively imagining solutions that could create lasting change.

We’re grateful to be part of these conversations each semester and inspired by the next generation of advocates and leaders.

Well done to all the students who worked so hard and presented this year! ✨

At She Rises, our team introduced The Collective, a new way for YOU to get involved at Red Oak Hope using your unique sk...
05/11/2026

At She Rises, our team introduced The Collective, a new way for YOU to get involved at Red Oak Hope using your unique skills and talents. ✨

No matter your skills, schedule, or experience level, there is a place for you to get involved. From preparing homes for new clients to caring for staff to helping create meaningful events and conversations in our community, each role helps make restoration possible.

The Collective is more than volunteering. It’s an opportunity to learn, serve, advocate, and become part of a mission that brings hope and healing to survivors of trafficking and exploitation.

If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved, we would love to have you join us.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about becoming part of The Collective 🧡

Behind every number in our 2025 Impact Report is a team that shows up consistently, with compassion and deep care for ev...
05/09/2026

Behind every number in our 2025 Impact Report is a team that shows up consistently, with compassion and deep care for every survivor we serve. 🤍

From leadership milestones to expanded trauma-informed practices, this year’s staff highlights reflect the heart, growth, and intentionality that continue to shape Red Oak Hope.

Swipe through to meet a few of the people behind the work, then head to the link in our bio for the full Annual Report to see the bigger picture of what your support made possible!

We're so thankful for a donation from Snacks & Stuffies! 💖This survivor-led initiative provides snacks and stuffed anima...
05/07/2026

We're so thankful for a donation from Snacks & Stuffies! 💖

This survivor-led initiative provides snacks and stuffed animals to organizations serving survivors of complex trauma and human trafficking. Ashlie, the cofounder of The Finding Hope Project and the heart behind Snacks & Stuffies, brought us gift packages for clients. Each bundle includes a soft, squishy, stuffed animal, a variety of snacks, and a handwritten note.

Swipe to end to support her project or learn more at snacksandstuffies.com 🫶

This week, we had the honor of welcoming a new client into our Transitional Housing Program 🏡Before she arrived, our sta...
05/05/2026

This week, we had the honor of welcoming a new client into our Transitional Housing Program 🏡

Before she arrived, our staff and volunteers spent time thoughtfully preparing her space. They repainted the bathroom and picked out bedding and small room accents based on the client's preferences, creating an environment that feels safe, comfortable, and her own. Each detail was chosen with care, knowing that this moment matters.

Moving into this program is never just about housing. It is about stepping into something unknown, choosing to trust new people, and beginning a determined and beautiful journey toward healing.

We are so grateful to the team who made this transition possible, and we are deeply looking forward to walking alongside her. 🧡

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2312 San Gabriel St.
Austin, TX
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