Olive Crest’s Hope Refuge

At Olive Crest’s Hope Refuge, survivors of human trafficking between the ages of twelve to seventeen participate in a licensed Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program. For six or more months, these girls have resources and space to heal from the trauma they’ve experienced—all while tucked away on 214 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Santa Barbara! One of the largest facilities of its kind, Hope Refuge offers this program for up to 24 child survivors of sex trafficking, a much needed resource in cities across the United States. While there are likely 300,000+ trafficked children in the United States, there are not many facilities dedicated to the needs of children who have been sexually exploited.

As soon as I heard about Hope Refuge, and the terrible injustice it strives to fight, I was ready to join the solution. Knowing that this is a Santa Barbara problem, my heart and hands had to get involved. How could I not have known in my 20+ years in the city that this was happening in my own community? Being able to support this organization alongside Zia Group has been a true honor. With tears in my eyes and light in my soul, I know that I am exactly where I am meant to be. Working hard in order to support those most in need in our community and beyond is what my life is all about. I am forever honored to be a part of Zia Group and their deep calling for community impact. I cannot wait to do more for Hope Refuge and the girls they serve. I look forward to supporting this local organization and so many more, both financially and with hands-on work, for many many years to come.
– Kimberly Rockwell, Realtor Partner