We are a nonprofit organization on a mission to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in Tennessee and provide safe environments to foster hope and healing through Jesus Christ.
of reported children sold for sex online in Tennessee each month.
13
Is the Average age
a child becomes a victim of DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking).
$99+ Billion
reported annual revenue
internationally for sex trafficking.
31.9 Million
reports of online sexual exploitation
of children in 2022.
These numbers may get your attention; however, they don’t tell the full story. Modern-day slavery is a dark and hidden act, an act that often goes undetected and unreported. The statistics available are based only on cases that have been identified and reported.
What We Believe
We are followers of Jesus Christ and express the Biblical mandate to care for the broken, the oppressed and the orphan. The full expression of our statement of faith is articulated in The Lausanne Covenant.
It is the responsibility of the church and all believers to speak up and fight for those who cannot do so for themselves.
All children are significantly valued and loved by God, and Jesus Christ is the only One who can heal and restore.
The source and demand, pornography and sex addiction, must be eliminated to see an end to child sexual exploitation.
The fight against DMST begins with bringing awareness to the issue within our churches, community, and schools. Because of this, we work to equip them with tools to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
Children must be provided a safe place in order to heal and find hope again.
leadership
April Timko
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Darla Sparks
Senior director of OPERATIONS
Amy McAmis
Senior Director of Strategy
Lisa Ivy
director of Prevention Education
Allysen Efferson
Director of Clinical Services Garland Oaks
Annette Grubb
Director of Programs Garland Oaks
ADMINISTRATIVE
Kirby Daniel
Community Relations Coordinator
Alissa Steffa
Finance Coordinator
GARLAND OAKS
Maggie Dejong
Art Therapist
Wendy Taylor
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Elizabeth Freels
Administrative Coordinator
Lauren Steinbach
Case Manager
Lori Sunday
Care Coordinator
Kerri Bennett
Teacher
Sherry Dale
Teacher's Assistant
Naomi Chandler
Resident Assistant
Karly Wolford
Resident Assistant
Heather Wallis
Resident Assistant
Kimberly Wilson
Resident Assistant
Jocelyn Smith
Resident Assistant
Lindsey Miles
PRN Direct Care
Sarah Shaffer
Overnight Caregiver
Carla Walker
Weekend Overnight Caregiver
Serenity Adams
Weekend Resident Assistant
Join Our Team
Our team is continuing to grow and we are so expectant of who the Lord will bring to join us in the mission for freedom. If you would like to learn more about open opportunities within Street Hope and at Garland Oaks, head to our Careers page!