Growing up in Chicago, abuse was the norm. My friends and I routinely witnessed violence and we experienced it for ourselves. As a young girl I remember thinking, at least the prostitutes are being paid — when I get abused, I have nothing to show for it. That perspective led to me being purchased at age […]
As 2025 comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for you. Your financial, spiritual, and volunteer support has made this a transformative year for Ernestine’s Daughter and the survivors we serve.
Because of you, we served survivors, helped advance landmark legislation, hosted our first fundraiser, and delivered trainings across Chicago and Illinois. Most importantly, we continued to show up for survivors of gender-based violence and sex trafficking with compassion, dignity, and hope.
Since launching in 2023, Ernestine’s Daughter has supported hundreds of women and girls through street outreach and our East Garfield Park drop-in center, providing food, showers, wellness services, referrals, and a safe place to rest. We meet survivors where they are, offering nonjudgmental support and the courage to imagine a different path forward.
To sustain this life-changing work, we invite you to make an end-of-year gift or commit to a monthly donation. You can give by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link.
Thank you for standing with survivors and helping us continue to spread love, healing, and hope.
