15-03-2025
Madison County organization looks to build safe haven for victims of sexual exploitation
BEREA, Ky. (FOX 56) — Redeeming Hope is an organization all about empowering female victims ages 14-18 who have been subjected to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. They're working on a huge project to help in this mission.
Members of Redeeming Hope are working on building a home that will be a safe space for these victims. Lisa Foster with Redeeming Hope said she's thrilled to bring this resource to the community members who need it.
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'It should be under a roof by April or May, depending on weather, and completed by August. The value of the home is $800,000. It's a 6,000-square-foot home, and we're at the 500 marks, so we're still trying to raise 300 more so we don't have to go in debt,' Foster said.
The home will be built adjacent to Church on the Rock in Berea. To raise money, Redeeming Hope is selling tickets to the upcoming film 'Trapped', which will play at 6 p.m. on March 29 at the Lancaster Grande Theatre.
Tickets are $15, and all proceeds will go towards the building of this new safe space. 'Trapped' was directed by Ejaz Khan. With Lydia Pearl Pentz, Meghan Leone Cox, Miles Barnum, and June Marie Davis.
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It's a film meant to shed light on sexual abuse and sex trafficking in the United States. The plot of the movie involves the fragile relationship between a mother and daughter surviving a luring stranger. Foster said this started when the movie's producer called from New York wanting to help.
To get tickets, visit the Redeeming Hope website.
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