Sex trafficking is a growing problem that affects millions of people every year. According to the Human Trafficking Hotline, Florida ranks third in the U.S. for human trafficking cases reported by states, following California and Texas. The DEMP Project, a faith-based nonprofit organization established in 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida, is dedicated to rescuing human trafficking survivors enslaved in the sex trafficking industry. DEMP’s goal is to eradicate sex slavery and sex-for-sale businesses in our local community. We assist victims through various initiatives, which aim to provide essential resources. Additionally, we offer transition housing, life coaching, employment skills, and other essentials for everyday life.
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13
Is your organization interested in making a difference for human trafficking survivors? Join us in a challenge to collect non-perishable items for 1 month for our Giving Grace Food Pantry, which supports survivors and our local community. Contact us today to let us know you're on a mission to help those affected by trafficking! Email us at contact@thedempproject.org.
If you or someone you know, especially human trafficking survivors, needs assistance filling out important paperwork, looking for a job, or requires other resources, we are here to help! Set up an appointment during our next open hours to explore options like transition housing. Contact us at contact@thedempproject.org.
Click the link below to register for the upcoming motorcycle benefit ride, which supports human trafficking survivors. We are working to purchase our transitional home.
We go to local strip clubs twice a month to meet and minister to women in the industry, including human trafficking survivors, who are in desperate need of a Savior.
Assuming the roles of sisters and mothers when there is no support, we provide love and understanding to human trafficking survivors in situations that seem hopeless.
We stand in the gap to support human trafficking survivors as they find their identity and establish lasting relationships with our staff and their Lord and Savior.
We bring food, gifts, and religious materials with each visit to support human trafficking survivors. While we are in the clubs, we lend them an ear, offer lasting friendships, and focus on sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
When human trafficking survivors realize they no longer want that life, we help them find resources to transition out. These resources include assistance with school or college applications, employment opportunities, drug rehab programs, counseling services, and referrals for law and family attorneys, among others.
This is about creating a safe place of trust and understanding for human trafficking survivors. These women are in tough situations, and we don’t judge them. We focus on building trusting relationships to help them recognize who they are in Christ, while also providing essential support such as transition housing.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission to assist human trafficking survivors. For other donating options, see our Donate tab.