Our Story
Entrusted with this great vision of not only serving but walking alongside men and women who are survivors of human trafficking and commercial s*xual exploitation, we were challenged on what to call ourselves, the place we operate, and the people we need to reach. In the end, our mission did the bidding.
The Landing is a resting place--a place of comfort and sustenance. It is a welcoming place where survivors of human trafficking and the commercial s*x trade can be cared for, nurtured, and encouraged holistically in a respecting, trauma-informed environment.
The Landing has a drop-in center at the intersections of life. We empower those working in the commercial s*x trade and victims of human trafficking by making them aware of the available resources and meeting their basic needs and services. We understand that those we seek to support may decide to remain where they are. We affirm that this is their right. Our intention is to meet people where they are—wherever it may be—and support them during their journey.
What makes The Landing different is that we recognize that the potential of a person is self-directed. We endeavor to kindle a hope in those we get to know through this process and see these connections as two-sided, mutually enriching relationships. Guided by the principle of inclusivity and understanding, we hold ourselves accountable to this principle. Our sincere concern is in the well-being of all.
The reality of those in the commercial s*x trade and the human trafficked going without basic necessities and care is what motivates us to continue working for the men and women living in our communities without adequate support to live healthily. We are fortunate to have a committed group of staff and volunteers who believe in what we do and the people we cross paths with everyday.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - The first step to prevention is knowing the facts
👉 It is a horrible reality that children are being s*xually abused every day. In fact, it's estimated that 1 in 10 children will be s*xually abused by the time they turn 18.
This graphic is to communicate the relation and distinction between s*xual violence, s*xual exploitation, and s*x trafficking.
Share this post with someone you know to spread awareness.
Information was sourced from article "Child trafficking and
exploitation: Historical roots,
preventive policies, and the
Pediatrician’s role" by
Kimberly S.G. Chang, Shannon Tsang and, Makini Chisolm-Straker
Thank you to these wonderful ladies from @christchurchsl for providing a delicious salad bar for survivors at the drop-in center!
It was a perfect way to celebrate #WorldHealthDay last week. 🥗💜
It's a huge blessing to have @thewesthtx as one of our supporters and partners.
The West Church shares our heart for the Alief area and are dedicated to serving and loving survivors, especially through BBQ lunch! 😋💜
Hey! There is a new way to give 💜 you can now make a donation to The Landing using Paypal or Venmo!
With your gift, you are ensuring that survivors have access to safety, empowerment, and freedom.
thelanding.org/give
We are excited to introduce to you Latanya! Swipe over to read a little about her 💜
Help us welcome Latanya on our team by showing some love!
Such a blessing to receive these care baskets for survivors put together by a womens group from @sugarcreekbc 💜
Thank you!
Thank you to the youth from @HoustonsFirstCypress who put together 100 snack packs & 100 outreach kits!
You guys are awesome 💜
Click the link to download our human trafficking prevention guide!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Wx-qZw365_2jnA2_WRLuglp-HpspfIn/view?usp=sharing
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Thank you Pam and Boyd from @christchurchsl
Last week they so generously brought a bed and couch to meet a youth survivor's need 💜
#volunteering #giveback #fundraising #volunteers #ngo #donors
I was so pleased to stop by and visit with the great people at The Landing. We were blessed to donate some office furniture to them and it is nice to see it deployed! Y’all do great work and I look forward to our ongoing relationship! You are a blessing to the Houston community.
