LOVE BUG Street Outreach

Harm REDUCTION Saves LIVEs…

The womxn, children, men, and transgender folks we serve on the streets have been socially isolated. They have been caught in the dark world of sex slavery not by their own choice some were kidnapped and groomed from early childhood. Many experienced sexual abuse from an early start. Some used mind altering drugs as a way to escape from guilt, pain, and hopelessness. On the Columbus streets and alleys there are now two red commercial vehicles that the womxn have named the “LOVE BUG” out of it we provide basic needs like nonperishable food, first aid, clothes, shoes, condoms. We transport them to hospitals and recovery sites. We have partnered with Franklin County Public Health as a mobile Narcan distributer to our vulnerable populations. Many are afraid of white vans and commercial vehicles because many have been raped in them. Due to an increase of human trafficking victims seen in the last 4 years and lack of resources after hours we need 2 more LOVE BUG and 3 more Drop-In Centers to work in the other 3 hot corners in our city. WE thank the County Commissioners who gave us the funds to purchase a red Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo commercial vehicle and add passenger seats so we can continue to rescue and provide the tangible love donated by the community and partners.

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