Breaking Free

Breaking Free Breaking Free's vision is to end all forms of s*xual exploitation and s*x-trafficking
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Empowering survivors of s*x trafficking and commercial s*xual exploitation build new lives through healing and support programs, safe housing, survivor advocacy, world-wide policy change, restorative healing for purchasers, and hope.

What an incredible day on the golf course!Thank you to everyone who came out to support Breaking Free’s golf event. We a...
06/17/2026

What an incredible day on the golf course!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Breaking Free’s golf event. We are so grateful for the generosity and community support that made this event such a meaningful success.

Every sponsorship, donation, auction bid, and round of golf helps Breaking Free continue providing survivor-centered housing, trauma-informed advocacy, healing services, and critical resources for women impacted by exploitation and trafficking. Your support helps create pathways to safety, stability, hope, and long-term healing.

This event was more than a day of golf. It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support survivors, strengthen nonprofit impact, and stand against exploitation.

Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and standing with Breaking Free. We are so so so grateful for this community!!!

Tomorrow is the big day!We are so excited to welcome golfers, sponsors, partners, and supporters to Breaking Free’s Driv...
06/04/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!

We are so excited to welcome golfers, sponsors, partners, and supporters to Breaking Free’s Drive for Change Golf Tournament on June 5 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Thank you to everyone who registered, sponsored, donated, shared, and helped make this first annual golf tournament possible. Your support helps further Breaking Free’s mission to end s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation while supporting survivors through housing, advocacy, prevention, education, and healing-focused services.

Event details for attendees:

Location:
Oak Glen Golf Course
1599 McKusick Road N
Stillwater, MN 55082

Parking:
Parking is available onsite at Oak Glen Golf Course.

Schedule for the day:
10:00 AM — Golfers arrive, register, visit the range, pick up lunch, and the silent auction opens
11:15 AM — Welcome and Breaking Free introduction
11:30/12 AM/PM — Golfing begins
3:30 PM — Golfing ends and happy hour begins
4:30 PM — Dinner begins and silent auction remains open
5:30 PM — Breaking Free program
5:45 PM — Live auction and auction winner announcements
6:00 PM — Event ends

Attendees will receive lunch at check-in and dinner following golf. The event will also include a silent auction, live auction, and opportunities to support Breaking Free’s survivor-centered work.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for a meaningful day of golf, community, and impact.

We are honored to highlight the work of Tom, an artist, storyteller, educator, and advocate whose anti-trafficking artwo...
05/31/2026

We are honored to highlight the work of Tom, an artist, storyteller, educator, and advocate whose anti-trafficking artwork will be featured at MSP Airport from June 1 through the end of November.

After 30 years in education, Tom continues to have a commitment to learning, storytelling, prevention, and community through his art and advocacy. Guided by his faith, Tom became involved in anti-trafficking work after his pastor invited him into the movement in 2018. Since then, his heart has been especially drawn to survivors because of the isolation and lack of community so many experience.
His work also extends into prevention and demand reduction through his men’s ministry, where he focuses on educating men about the harm caused by commercial s*xual exploitation.

Some of Tom’s main anti-trafficking pieces will be shown at MSP in Concourse C, including Trauma and Treasure, which were created in collaboration with Breaking Free survivors. This exhibit will run from June 1st through the end of November.
Tom sees himself as a storyteller. His goal is not for the work to be perfect or to be considered a masterpiece. His hope is that people will stop, engage, ask questions, and see the artwork as a call to action.

We are deeply grateful for Tom’s partnership, his heart for survivors, and his commitment to using art as a way to build awareness, compassion, and change.
If you will be traveling through the MSP Airport during the exhibit, please consider taking pictures or video, posting on social media, and tagging “Witness Arts.”

One week away!Breaking Free’s Drive for Change Golf Tournament is coming up on **June 5 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Still...
05/29/2026

One week away!

Breaking Free’s Drive for Change Golf Tournament is coming up on **June 5 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, Minnesota**.

Registration is still open for golfers and supporters who want to be part of a meaningful day on the course. The event will include 18 holes of golf, dinner, a silent auction, and opportunities to support survivor-centered services in Minnesota.

Proceeds from the golf tournament help advance Breaking Free’s mission to end s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation while supporting survivors through housing, advocacy, prevention, education, and healing-focused care.

Event details:
June 5
11:00 AM start
Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, MN
18 holes, silent auction, and dinner

Register today or learn more about sponsorship opportunities at breakingfreemn.org

05/19/2026

Hear from survivors of human trafficking talking about their perspective and how people, communites, and organizations can provide support.

This Mother’s Day, we honor that everyone’s experience looks different.For some, it is a day of celebration. For others,...
05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor that everyone’s experience looks different.
For some, it is a day of celebration. For others, it may hold complexity, reflection, or healing. We recognize that each experience is valid, and that this day can carry many different meanings.
At Breaking Free, we also want to take a moment to recognize the survivors we serve who are mothers. We see the strength it takes to build stability, to create new paths forward, and to show up each day with care and intention.
Today, we honor all who nurture, protect, and support others in ways both seen and unseen.
Who is someone you are holding in mind today? 💙

Registration is now open for Breaking Free’s first annual Drive for Change Golf Tournament!Join us on Friday, June 5, 20...
05/07/2026

Registration is now open for Breaking Free’s first annual Drive for Change Golf Tournament!
Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater for a day of golf, community, and impact. The event will include 18 holes of golf, on-course competitions, dinner, a silent auction, and opportunities to support Breaking Free’s mission.
Quick correction: Our golf tournament begins at 11:00 AM.
A previous post listed the incorrect start time. We apologize for the confusion and look forward to seeing everyone there!
Whether you register as an individual golfer, gather a foursome, become a sponsor, or donate an item to the silent auction, your support helps survivors build safe, stable futures.
Visit our website to view event details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information.
Register today: www.golfgenius.com/ggid/xyl2t8/register or learn more at our website https://www.breakingfreemn.org/drive-for-change-golf-tournament-2026
Link also in bio!

05/07/2026

Today I want to take a minute and thank Breaking Free for their tireless work on behalf of trafficking survivors and their families in Saint Paul since 1996. Each leader and staff member I have had the pleasure to partner with has taught me so much. One quote for today: "We are not talking about the world's oldest profession. We are talking about the world's oldest OPPRESSION." This is a picture of "Trauma" which shares Breaking Free survivors answered the question: "What has been the impact of trafficking on your life?" You can learn more about our collaboration here: https://www.witnessarts.net/witness-walk

Our outreach bus is looking for a home 🚌💛She’s about 10 feet tall, full of purpose, and helps us show up for our communi...
05/03/2026

Our outreach bus is looking for a home 🚌💛

She’s about 10 feet tall, full of purpose, and helps us show up for our community in meaningful ways. Now we’re just trying to find her a cozy indoor spot to rest between outings.
If you know of a garage, warehouse, or indoor space in St. Paul that might be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Know a place (or a person who might)? Drop a comment or send us a message! We would be so grateful.

04/30/2026

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, we are reminded that awareness is only the beginning.
Behind every statistic is a person who deserves safety, stability, and support. Survivors need more than recognition. They need access to housing, advocacy, and long-term healing resources.
At Breaking Free, that work continues every single day. Because while April raises awareness, our commitment to survivors does not end when the month does.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn, listen, and stand alongside survivors this month. Your support makes this work possible.
What is one way you plan to continue supporting survivors beyond April?

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PO BOX 4366
Saint Paul, MN
55104

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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