The Well of Hope Home
A trauma-informed residential facility for minors ages 12–17 who are survivors of human trafficking. Located in Centreville, Virginia — with Fairfax County zoning approval secured.
The doors are not yet open. The donors who give now are the people who make the first residents possible.
Become a Founding SponsorBuilding Toward Opening Day
Verified Milestones
Every step toward opening the Well of Hope Home is documented. Here's where we stand.
Completed — April 2025
Fairfax County Zoning Approval Secured
The Board of Supervisors granted final approval (SE 2022-SU-00004) following a unanimous 10-0 recommendation by the Planning Commission. The facility is certified as a Congregate Living Facility on 5.63 acres.
Confirmed — 2024
Wellspring Living Training Institute Clinical Mentorship
Our clinical and operational frameworks are developed in consultation with the Wellspring Living Training Institute — a nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed care and survivor support programming.
In Development
FBI & Local Law Enforcement Referral Integration
Intake protocols are being developed in coordination with federal and local law enforcement — ensuring a seamless, secure transition for survivors exiting immediate crisis into our care.
In Progress
Facility Preparation & Staff Hiring
The property at Centreville, VA is being prepared to serve up to 10 residents and 2 permanent staff members. Clinical staff recruitment and facility licensing are underway.
Planned Services
What the Well of Hope Home Will Provide
Every service is designed on the Wellspring Living framework — trauma-informed, clinically supervised, and centered on the survivor's long-term independence.
Safe Residential Housing
A secure, homelike environment for up to 10 survivors, with 24/7 on-site staff providing safety and stability.
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Individual and group therapy led by licensed professionals using evidence-based approaches to support emotional recovery.
Educational Continuity
Residents continue their education without interruption, ensuring academic progress alongside emotional support.
Life Skills & Vocational Training
Practical skills for independence — from financial literacy to vocational readiness — building the foundation for a self-sustaining future.
Legal Advocacy
Access to legal representation and advocate services to protect survivors' rights throughout the justice process.
Mentorship & Community
Long-term mentorship relationships that extend beyond residency — building a permanent community of support and belonging.
Your Name on the Foundation
Become a Founding Sponsor
The Well of Hope Home costs approximately $14,400 per year to support a single resident — housing, counseling, education, and vocational training included.
Founding Sponsors are the individuals who make the first residents possible. When the doors open, your name will be on the foundation. Not on a wall — on the lives that walk through those doors.
$100/mo
Monthly Supporter
Contributes toward one resident's annual care
$1,200/yr
One Month of Care
Sponsors one full month of a resident's stay
$14,400
Full Year Sponsor
Sponsors one resident's complete annual care
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