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Magdalene House Chicago

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Magdalene House Chicago

MHC promises the flexibility, advocacy & humanity women survivors need to heal & become leaders.

04/17/2025

You're invited! 📬❤️ Join Magdalene House Chicago for "Toast To Summer" on May 31 at the J.McLaughlin location in Hinsdale. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping with 10% of sales benefiting MHC! ✨

04/16/2025

💜 At Magdalene House Chicago, the mission is clear: to provide safety, healing, and hope for women who are survivors of s*x trafficking, while working to prevent it from happening in the first place. Through compassionate support services, advocacy, and education, they are making a life-changing impact—one survivor, one story, one future at a time. Support their vital work and stand with them in the fight against trafficking.

03/19/2025

Great news! SB2323 unanimously passed the Illinois Senate Criminal Law Committee yesterday! The measure - the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act - will now go before the full state Senate.

Thank you to everyone who signed witness slip supporting this action!

03/14/2025

Senate Bill 2323 – Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act – will be considered by the Illinois Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday, March 18.

🔑 Key Provisions of the proposed legislation include:

🌟 Development of a strategic plan to create a network of services for survivors of human trafficking.
🌟 Creation of standards of care for human trafficking service providers.
🌟 Development of curriculum standards and training for human trafficking service providers.
🌟 Collaboration with medical and legal associations to support training for their members working with survivors.
🌟 Plus much more.

📝 Magdalene House invites its supporters to submit a witness slip as a proponent (in favor) of the act: https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/162175?committeeHearingId=21664&LegislationId=162175&LegislationDocumentId=201963&SCommittees3%2F19%2F2025-page=1&committeeid=0&chamber=S&nodays=7&_=1741814149209

03/13/2025

The reality is that human trafficking happens in every suburb and rural area, just as much as in larger cities.

According to the United Nations, 71% of all human trafficking cases are women and girls. While Magdalene serves women-identified folks, men and non-binary folks are also survivors of trafficking.

We seek an end to the culture that allows human beings to be bought and sold.

03/11/2025

There is no quick fix to healing. No magic wand to make everything okay. Healing is about the long game. But day by day, you move forward and it gets easier to breathe.

Slowly but surely, you transition from not just surviving, but thriving.

03/08/2025

Women’s history is still being written—by women who rise, who heal, and who lead. At Magdalene House Chicago, survivors support one another in rewriting their stories.

This , we honor their strength and resilience.

03/05/2025

Magdalene House Chicago was founded in 2015 by a group of dedicated women in the Chicagoland area. Inspired by the successful stories of healing and transformation that came out of Thistle Farms Magdalene House in Nashville, the women pledged to bring the same hope to women survivors of s*x trafficking living in Chicago.

02/27/2025

Relationships built on trust, understanding, patience, and respect can be life-changing for survivors of s*x trafficking and addiction.

Whether you’re a friend, family member, employer, or partner, here are some ways you can offer support in a meaningful way.

02/25/2025

One of our core beliefs is the impact that one women healing can have on her community. The more we heal, the more our communities can grow stronger, together.

But we need your support to continue doing this important work to be an exit ramp for women survivors of s*x trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.

Please consider donating today to help us reach our goals of being able to support more women: magdalenehousechicago.org/donate

02/20/2025

Every person is deserving of hope, healing, and justice. 💜 On this , we stand in solidarity with women overcoming trafficking, addiction, and exploitation.

Support our mission at Magdalene House Chicago and help us empower more women on their journey toward justice. Your contribution makes a difference in their lives and helps us create a safer, more equitable community✨ Consider donating today, in any amount, at magdalenehousechicago.org/donate

02/18/2025

💜 Meaningful employment is a step toward healing and financial freedom.

At Magdalene House Chicago, we believe in creating opportunities for women-identified survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction through our social justice enterprise, Off The Streets.

A social justice enterprise operates with the primary goal of creating positive societal change rather than maximizing profit.

When you support our work, you're not just buying a product—you’re investing in empowerment, stability, and justice for survivors of s*x trafficking.

02/13/2025

This Valentine's Day, we send love to anyone who needs it. 💜 This time of year can bring its own set of challenges. It's easy to compare where you are in your healing journey to where others may seem to be. But every step forward is meaningful.

Let’s choose to Lead with Love as we support one another and continue moving toward greater healing and acceptance.

If you can, please donate to help us support more women on their journeys. Together, we can build Magdalene House Chicago into a strong and lasting program.

Donate at magdalenehousechicago.org/donate

02/11/2025

The public perception of people who have survived s*x trafficking often does not reflect the reality. 40% of s*x trafficking survivors are Black women, the highest percentage of any race. Compared to other races, Black women are more likely to be arrested on prostitution charges, and to be punished rather than treated as victims.

The vulnerability and criminalization of Black women in the s*x trade make the path to healing even more difficult.

This month, and every month, we stand with the Black women who have survived the unimaginable. We celebrate the Black women we know and love at Magdalene House Chicago.

02/05/2025

This Black History Month, and every month, we honor and celebrate the strength and brilliance of Black women, including those we know and love who have been in our program at Magdalene House Chicago.

Did you know that 40% of s*x trafficking survivors are Black women? And yet, they are disproportionately criminalized, facing arrests for prostitution instead of being treated as victims of exploitation.

This harsh reality makes the journey toward healing and justice even more difficult. At Magdalene House Chicago, we work to change this narrative and stand with the Black women who have survived commercial and s*xual exploitation.

02/03/2025

Thank you to Dr. Lois Garland-Patterson, a board member of Magdalene House Chicago, along with Circle volunteers Kathy Schultz and Suzanne Jeter, for representing MHC at the St. John's Outreach Board Fair on February 2!

02/02/2025

On Groundhog Day, we unite in wonder to see if the groundhog will spot his shadow. This seemingly whimsical tradition reminds us that brighter days are always ahead. 🌸🌱

At Magdalene House Chicago, we celebrate the hope that comes with each new season. Just as spring follows winter, transformation and renewal is possible for all.

Join us in spreading hope and light as we prepare to grow to new heights in the coming months.

01/30/2025

Trafficking often happens in the shadows—hidden from view while the world’s attention is drawn elsewhere. Events like the Super Bowl, one of the most-watched sporting events in the U.S., are not just moments of celebration but also an opportunity to shine a light on this hidden crisis.

Awareness is a powerful tool against the glaring problem of trafficking that happens in darkness. Learn more about the connection between trafficking and major events like the Super Bowl through the International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/news/is-the-super-bowl-the-largest-human-trafficking-event-in-the-world.

At Magdalene House Chicago, we believe in the power of light to guide and transform. The star in our logo is a symbol of hope—lighting the way for women still in the shadows of trafficking and exploitation. Together, we can illuminate the path toward freedom, healing, and possibility.

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155 South Main Street
Lombard, IL
60148

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16303766345

Website

http://www.magdalenehousechicago.org/

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