Eden's Farm

05/10/2026

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Stephana for taking time to listen to survivors and for being respectful and holding their stories with care.

Five years after she met her trafficker, Kyla Christensen doesn’t let fears from her traumatic experience rule her life. Every day, she works toward improving resources for trafficking survivors, like case management and drop-in services, through her role as the director of programming at Eden's Farm, a nonprofit in Pittsburgh’s West End that serves survivors of human trafficking.

“People’s eyes need to start lighting up. It’s not going to disappear, but please just start seeing it,” she said. “Start interacting with it. Don’t just be debilitated by its largeness.”

She hopes to continue spreading awareness, engaging people about the signs of trafficking and what resources are available.

And she imagines law enforcement agencies more closely collaborating with social workers and experts in the field, whether that be for training or connecting victims to resources more quickly.

“If I talk about it, that means someone like me might get to hear it sooner,” she said.

Link in comments to read more. ⬇️

05/08/2026

We are so appreciative to have been one of the 17 Pittsburgh non profits to be represented as making change to survivors of human trafficking and to the Pittsburgh area and beyond. Thank you to The Pittsburgh Foundation for organizing such an impactful event.

04/24/2026

Thank you to the writer and The Conversation US for covering this important story as Pittsburgh prepares to host the NFL Draft.

Large events do not cause trafficking, but they can increase risk factors — especially when demand for commercial s*x rises.

At Eden’s Farm, we believe awareness should not create fear; it should create responsibility. Prevention starts with education, connection, and understanding that demand drives exploitation.
If you suspect trafficking, do not intervene directly. Call 911 in an emergency or contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

The NFL draft will bring increased demand and risks for trafficking. Here’s what Pittsburgh needs to know, from warning signs to local prevention efforts.

04/23/2026

Pittsburgh is preparing to welcome over 600,000 people for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Large-scale events like this don’t create human trafficking—but they can amplify the conditions where exploitation already exists.

When there is increased demand for commercial s*x, there is increased vulnerability for exploitation. That’s the reality we have to be willing to talk about.

This conversation isn’t about fear.
It’s about awareness, responsibility, and community presence.

Trafficking rarely looks like what people expect.
It often shows up quietly—in patterns of control, in someone who cannot speak freely, in a person who seems monitored or disconnected from their surroundings.

If something feels off, trust that instinct. But don’t put yourself or someone else at risk by intervening directly.

What you can do:
• Call 911 in an emergency
• Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline for assistance.(888-373-7888)
• Contact Pennsylvania State Police (888-292-1919 | [email protected])

Prevention starts with people who are paying attention.
And accountability starts with understanding that demand drives exploitation.

Let’s show up for our city.

04/19/2026

The conversation is growing — and that matters.

We’re grateful to see coverage of our Preparing Pittsburgh panel discussion in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , highlighting the importance of community awareness, cross-sector collaboration, and survivor-informed responses as Pittsburgh welcomes the 2026 NFL Draft. The April 18 article focused on the panel’s message that trafficking prevention requires public vigilance and coordinated action across sectors.

Large-scale events do not cause trafficking, but they can increase the conditions where exploitation happens. That is why these conversations matter. Prevention begins with awareness, accountability, and a community willing to pay attention. WTAE-TV Pittsburgh recent coverage of Eden’s Farm’s workshop also emphasized concerns about increased demand for commercial s*x during the Draft and the importance of public awareness.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with survivors and help build a Pittsburgh that is informed, prepared, and responsive.

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/04/18/attorney-general-human-trafficking-nfl-draft-exploitation/stories/202604180051

No detail is too small when trying to spot the signs of potential human trafficking. That was the message from a panel of law enforcement officials and...

04/19/2026

We are thrilled to have been selected to partner with Unseen. They are the most wonderful group of people to work with. Looking forward to creating stories ethically together.

Partner Spotlight: Eden’s Farm (Pittsburgh, PA)

We’re honored to highlight Eden’s Farm, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit dedicated to survivor-centered, trauma-informed care and practical pathways forward for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

Eden’s Farm brings this mission to life through:

Education and advocacy that equips communities to respond with dignity and accountability

Direct services including outreach, a drop-in center, relational case management, and access to safe housing and mental health support

Economic empowerment through survivor-centered paid roles that build transferable skills

Eden’s Farm leads the work. Unseen supports vetted, partner-led organizations like Eden’s Farm by helping remove funding as a barrier and providing tools and storytelling support that strengthens fundraising and extends reach.

Learn more: https://www.edensfarm.org/our-vision

04/17/2026

Thank you to Sheldon Ingram and WTAE-TV Pittsburgh for covering this important issue.

As Pittsburgh prepares for the 2026 NFL Draft, we have to talk honestly about demand. Trafficking does not happen in a vacuum. It is fueled by the demand to buy access to another human being.

If we want to address exploitation, we cannot focus only on vulnerability. We also have to confront the systems, choices, and culture that make exploitation profitable.

At Eden’s Farm, we are committed to prevention, education, and supporting survivors with pathways toward safety, healing, and sustainable freedom.

Pittsburgh sits at the center of the football universe, with the NFL Draft expected to draw the largest gathering of visitors in city history. Nonprofit groups warn that manipulators use big events like this for s*x trafficking.

04/12/2026

We’re honored to be back at West Liberty University for our third year training Physician Assistant students on human trafficking, exploitation, and trauma-informed response.

It is always a privilege to help equip future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and awareness needed to recognize red flags, respond with compassion, and better support patients who may be experiencing exploitation.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue this important partnership and invest in the next generation of providers. Education matters, and so does preparing clinicians to see beyond the surface.

Thank you, West Liberty University, for welcoming Eden’s Farm back again.

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04/12/2026

Today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article highlights something we have been saying all along: as Pittsburgh prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft, prevention must be part of the conversation. Large-scale events can create conditions that increase demand for commercial s*x, therefore increasing vulnerability and make exploitation easier to hide.

At Eden’s Farm, we believe preparation must go beyond awareness. It must include education, survivor-informed prevention, coordinated response, and a community that knows how to recognize concerns and respond safely.

This is exactly why we launched Preparing Pittsburgh — to equip parents, educators, healthcare workers, service providers, and community members with practical tools to identify red flags, understand vulnerability, and help create safer pathways for those at risk.

Join us April 18th at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh downtown at noon for a panel discussion on Preparing Pittsburgh.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-pittsburghhuman-trafficking-prevention-during-the-nfl-draft-tickets-1983613248624?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are grateful to see this issue receiving public attention. Prevention is everyone’s responsibility, and Pittsburgh has an opportunity to respond with both urgency and care.

As Pittsburgh prepares for an influx of hundreds of thousands of visitors for the NFL Draft from April 23-25, advocates say the event could foster conditions that make exploitation easier to hide.

04/10/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Brunch at Eden’s Farm 🌸

Join us for a meaningful morning as we gather to honor mothers, caregivers, and the women who shape our lives.
This isn’t just brunch — it’s a space to slow down, connect, and celebrate with purpose, while supporting survivor-centered work rooted in healing, dignity, and sustainable freedom.

🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Eden’s Farm
436 S. Main st.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

🎟 Tickets are now available — reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

Bring someone you love 🤍