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Samaritan House - The Hallow
Hampton Roads is a hub for human trafficking, ranking 15th in the nation for trafficking cases. Young women are particularly vulnerable to traffickers, 89% of program participants Samaritan House serves are female. Since Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force was established in 2017, the number of trafficked youth (under 18) has grown exponentially.
Housing for trafficked youth is a challenging issue as there are often few options for safe housing as unverified ‘relatives’, temporary shelter, juvenile detention or foster care are often not the best place for youth with complex mental and medical issues with trafficking to heal.
Samaritan House recognized a need for an extended stay, licensed and secure residential facility in Hampton Roads, and began a capital campaign in 2020 to build “The Hallow.” Ground was broken in January 2022 for the group home in Virginia Beach that can house up to eight youths where Samaritan House will provide supervision, care, and a wide variety of programs to help them heal. “The Hallow” opened in the Fall of 2024.
The Professional Women In Building of Coastal Virginia, in conjunction with Chesapeake Homes, generously created a "Garden of Hope" at "The Hallow."
Support "The Hallow"
With the building now open, we have begun working towards Phase II of "The Hallow." This outdoor space will include a therapeutic walking path, mixed-use sports court for basketball and pickelball, water feature, and meditative spaces. If you are interested in sponsoring this outdoor space, please contact Tom Higgins, Director of Development, at (757) 631-0710 or via EMAIL.
An Amazon Wishlist has been created for "The Hallow" to help fill this much-needed haven with useful and attractive items for the residents. Click HERE to give a gift of support.
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