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Supporting Victims of Sex Trafficking and In-Crisis Youths +Young Adults

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Young victim waiting at a bus stop

GIVE – MENTOR – LOVE is a foundation of dedicated professionals serving Los Angeles County youths and young adults in-crisis, at risk, homeless or in foster care, and victims of sex trafficking.

What we do

Our focus: building a Village

Los Angeles County is one of the highest intensity areas for sexual exploitation of children in the United States. When these children become adults, they are often placed in transitional living accommodations that don’t provide the support they require, leaving them traumatized and unable to function normally.

Give - Mentor - Love is building a Village - a holistic living and learning environment for survivors of sex trafficking. The Village will offer survivors the necessary support, healing, and shelter, along with life skills training to help them transform their lives. Give - Mentor - Love’s goal is to empower these survivors to break free from their past and build a brighter future.

Adela Estrada, CSEC Program Administrator for LA County:

“We are in need of homes in LA County that can house these youth so that they have a safe place to live with the consistent guidance and support they need to heal, recover, and learn the skills needed to live independently and as contributing members of society.”

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Give - mentor - love supporters unite to build a safe haven for los angeles county sex trafficked survivors

Give – Mentor – Love Foundation raised $1,095,000 to build a Village of holistic care and transformative living for sex trafficked survivors in Los Angeles County that age out of foster care. Our annual fundraiser was held on September 28, 2023 at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. We are sincerely grateful to all of our sponsors, donors and supporters.

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Our love makes an impact:

Thank you for supporting me even after I emancipated. I have talked about my goals for years and with all your support and words of encouragement I received and still receive from all of you, I am working hard towards my dream, to become a surgeon. Receiving my first white coat has been a great accomplishment. I hope you know how much all of you have impacted and changed my life for good. I appreciate you and will always be grateful to you.

SKS

I just wanted to say thank you so much. I appreciate it so much. You don't understand how much this means to me, so thank you so much!!!!!

AB

My prom night was amazing, and it wouldn't have came true without GML 💚

AW

I would not be here without your help. All of you gave me a sense of hope and care which is something that I lacked for many years of my life. I want to say thank you for believing that I could do something with my life and for always being so kind to me. Thank you.

SA

Thanks for caring so much. It’s very thoughtful and I really appreciate it. It means a lot for us girls that you guys care so much.

L

Thank you for everything you've done for us. I thought I'd hate it here, but thanks to you it made things way better.

T

I was hungry you - don't even know. I appreciate you for always helping when I really need it. Thanks

AE

Thank you so much for the care and support.

D

I really needed those words❣️ everything has been very overwhelming lately but you are right I will keep pushing. Love you.

JG

Thank you so much for always encouraging me to do better! Love you!

J

I just want to say thank you so much for helping me, teaching me new things, and learning how to set up a table. I really appreciate you for also understanding me.

A C

I am so thankful that GML motivated me and supported me throughout the years! I’m finishing up my last week of the semester and my grades are looking very good! We love GML!

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Transform the
Life of a Victim

Donate and help GML support those we serve.

Give – Mentor – Love supports LA County’s most vulnerable youth and young adults who are suffering from neglect and abuse, with a focus on victims of sex trafficking and exploitation.

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Volunteer with GML 

Interested in getting involved with GML? We welcome women and men to mentor and tutor the youths and young adults we serve. Training for volunteering with these youths is provided.