Lotus Foundation

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Serving all survivors, regardless of age, gender, or other demographics. Lotus Foundation was started in Colorado Springs, CO in 2023.

Nonprofit providing confidential, survivor-directed advocacy and comprehensive case management to survivors of both s*x and labor trafficking throughout Colorado. Our Confidential Victim Advocates are here to support survivors of human trafficking with Advocacy and Case Management.

10/19/2026

Have you ever heard the term 'forced criminality?'

This is a very important but under discussed issue in human trafficking.

Learn more here: https://lotusfoundationco.org/blog/f/forced-criminality

10/16/2026

🎃 Halloween isn't fun for everyone, and that's okay.

For many people, Halloween is about costumes, candy, and a good scare. For some survivors of trauma, including survivors of human trafficking, it can be a hard season.

Masks and hidden faces, being followed or chased, screaming, sudden loud noises, crowds, or costumes that s*xualize or make light of violence can all bring back memories the body hasn't forgotten. A trigger isn't overreacting. It's the nervous system doing its job of trying to protect someone from danger it has already lived through.

Here are a few ways to give grace this season:
💜 Don't pressure anyone into haunted houses, scary movies, or parties.
💜 Respect a "no thanks" without asking for a reason.
💜 Think twice before a jump scare or prank, even a "harmless" one.
💜 Choose costumes that don't turn trafficking, abuse, or violence into a punchline.
💜 If someone steps away, let them go without drawing attention to it.

And if you're a survivor who finds this time of year hard: you don't owe anyone your participation. Skipping the festivities, leaving early, or creating your own low-key traditions are all valid choices.

You never know what someone is carrying behind the smile, so lead with kindness. 🧡

If you're a survivor and need support:
📞 719-290-8916 | LotusFoundationCO.org
All services are free and completely confidential.

10/14/2026

🍰 Happy National Dessert Day! 🍪

Today is officially a day to eat dessert first, and we fully support it.

Whether you're a cheesecake loyalist, a brownie-edge person, a "just one more cookie" type, or someone who thinks pie is a personality, we want to know:
What's your go-to dessert? 🍩 Drop it in the comments!

The work we do at Lotus can be heavy, so we believe in celebrating the sweet moments whenever we can. Life's too short to skip dessert. 💜

🌐 LotusFoundationCO.org

10/13/2026

It's voting time, and we ask you to please read why to vote NO on Prop 133.

We know it sounds good in theory, but it is actually awful in practice.

Here's why.

10/12/2026

🌸 Words shape how we see people.

At Lotus Foundation, we say "survivors of human trafficking," not "trafficking survivors" or "victims" by default. It's a small difference, but it's intentional. A person is never defined by what was done to them.

The same goes for how we talk about trafficking in general. Phrases like "child pr******te" or "they should have known better" place blame on the person who was exploited, not the person who exploited them. There's no such thing as a child pr******te. There are children who have been trafficked.

When we choose our words carefully, we make it easier for survivors to come forward and harder for traffickers to hide behind stigma.

Language is one of the simplest ways anyone can support survivors.

📞 719-290-8916 | LotusFoundationCO.org

10/10/2026

💜 October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

For survivors of human trafficking, the effects of trauma don't end when the situation does. Trouble sleeping, feeling constantly on guard, difficulty trusting others, or feeling numb aren't signs of weakness. They're the mind and body's response to surviving something no one should have to endure. Our advocates walk alongside survivors through safety planning, housing, and legal needs, and help connect them to mental health support that feels safe, at their own pace.

But mental health isn't only about trauma. Anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and stress touch nearly everyone at some point. If you're struggling right now, that doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you're human, and you deserve support too.

That includes the helpers. Advocates, case managers, first responders, healthcare workers, and anyone who shows up for people in crisis can carry secondary trauma from the stories they hold. Taking care of your own mental health isn't selfish. It's what makes it possible to keep doing this work well. At Lotus, we try to practice what we preach: rest, debriefing, boundaries, and checking in on each other.

Wherever you are today, be gentle with yourself. You don't have to carry it alone.

If you're in crisis, call or text 988 anytime.
📞 719-290-8916 | LotusFoundationCO.org
All Lotus services are free and completely confidential.

10/09/2026

Great news!

Google has finally allowed us to update our information with them! Now if you google us, you will have the correct address for the Lotus office.

We'd love to see you, just give us a call to set up an appointment!
📞 719-290-8916

10/07/2026

💜 Beyond the Mask: Advancing Practice, Centering Survivors

We're proud to share this year's Beyond the Mask Conference, hosted by Kingdom Builders Family Life Center. It's a statewide, two-day conference focused on domestic violence and on promoting healing in our community.

Domestic violence and human trafficking often overlap, and survivors are best served when advocates, service providers, and community members learn together. This conference brings people from across Colorado together to strengthen their practice and keep survivors at the center of the work.

If you work with survivors or want to learn how to support them, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside others doing this work.

📅 October 8–9, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Colorado Springs, CO
🔗 More info and registration: kbflc.org/events

10/06/2026

Dear Friends,

Nominations are now open for the Gazette's Best of the Springs, and we would be honored to have your support.

Lotus Foundation provides free, confidential, trauma-informed advocacy and case management to survivors of human trafficking across Colorado. Recognition in Best of the Springs helps more people in our community learn that these services exist, and helps survivors find their way to support.

Nominating takes less than a minute:

1. Visit thebestofthesprings.com
2. Go to the City Life & Recreation category
3. Under Nonprofit 501(c)(3), nominate Lotus Foundation

Nominations close November 8, so please take a moment today. We'd also be grateful if you'd forward this email or share it on social media with .

10/05/2026

Have you ever seen the Lotus stickers? Pins? Shirts??
We get all of those fun items from Sticker Mule, and now, you can too!

Check out the Lotus shop for official Lotus Tees, stickers, magnets, and more.

https://www.stickermule.com/lotus

Address

6050 Stetson Hills Boulevard #241
Colorado Springs, CO
80923

Telephone

+17192430759

Website

http://www.LotusFoundationCO.org/

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