activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 10
- Community education and awareness on human trafficking Human Trafficking Prevention EducationDelivers educational speaking engagements to organizations, colleges, businesses, and churches to raise awareness about human trafficking and promote prevention strategies.
- Community education and awareness on human trafficking Human Trafficking Prevention EducationConducts educational speaking engagements for organizations, colleges, businesses, and churches to raise awareness about human trafficking and promote prevention strategies.
- Educational outreach and awareness speaking engagements Human Trafficking Prevention EducationConducts educational speaking engagements for organizations, colleges, businesses, and churches to raise awareness about human trafficking and develop prevention strategies.
- Individualized survivor support and empowerment Transitional Housing for SurvivorsDelivers personalized support to survivors, including assistance with securing employment, enrolling in education, obtaining transportation, saving for housing, launching businesses, and accessing startup grants and certifications. Examples include supporting Dee toward independence and helping Bee launch a mobile passport notary business.
- Individualized survivor support and empowerment Transitional Housing for SurvivorsOffers tailored support to survivors, including assistance with securing employment, enrolling in education, obtaining transportation, saving for housing, launching businesses, and accessing startup grants and certification programs.
- Long-term housing and independence support for young survivorsOffers a two-year housing assistance initiative and individualized support to help survivors achieve independence, including securing employment, enrolling in education, obtaining transportation, saving for housing, and launching businesses.
- Residential program for survivors of human traffickingProvides a structured, multi-phase residential program offering housing, emotional and mental health services, life skills training, and mentorship over 12 to 24 months to support young women in achieving independence. The program includes stabilization, routine-building, career and education planning, confidence development, and transition planning for sustainable living.
- Residential program for survivors of human traffickingProvides a structured 12-month residential program with four phases: stabilization, routine-building and skill development, mentorship and confidence-building, and transition planning for sustainable independent living. Includes housing, mental and emotional health services, life skills training, and career/educational support.
- Residential program for survivors of human traffickingProvides a structured 12-month to two-year residential program for young women survivors, including housing, emotional and mental health services, life skills training, and phased support focused on stabilization, skill-building, career and educational planning, mentorship, and transition to independent living.
- Survivor mentorship and workforce development Transitional Housing for SurvivorsSupports survivors in certification programs and workforce entry, including mentorship and funding for education and training, such as aesthetician certification and trade school preparation.
capacity building · 4
- Clinical Internship Program Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportOffers clinical internship opportunities to build professional capacity in trauma-informed care, launching its first program with Dr. Jenny Dunaway as the inaugural intern.
- Organizational capacity and sustainability development Institutional Sustainability PlanningEngages in strategic planning for growth, governance restructuring, clinical internship programming, and organizational knowledge capture to strengthen and sustain program infrastructure and operations.
- Organizational capacity building and program development Institutional Sustainability PlanningStrengthens organizational sustainability and growth through strategic planning, governance restructuring, knowledge capture, and facility expansion planning. Includes refining governance with Board Chair James Miller, touring potential expansion sites, and institutionalizing program structures.
- Organizational capacity building and program sustainability Institutional Sustainability PlanningEngages in strategic planning for growth, governance restructuring, clinical internship development, and organizational knowledge capture to strengthen and sustain anti-trafficking programs.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Bridging Service Gaps for At-Risk and Survivor Females bridging service gapsThe organization focuses on improving the lives of 18-30-year-old females who are at risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by identifying and bridging existing gaps in services and support.
- Community Engagement and Generational Impact community_engagementThe organization actively engages with communities, organizations, churches, and companies through various outreach efforts to expand its reach and partnerships. This community-based approach aims to create a generational impact for those affected by sexual exploitation and trafficking, fostering an environment where healing happens collectively.
- Community Engagement and Outreach for Expanded Reach community engagement and outreachThe organization engages with various community entities, including organizations, churches, and companies, through speaking engagements, events, and networking to expand its reach and foster partnerships.
- Community-Based Healing community-based approachThe organization believes that healing from trauma and exploitation is most effectively achieved within a supportive community environment.
- Community-Based Prevention and Restoration community_based_approachCECES HOPE CENTER addresses human trafficking through a dual focus on prevention and restoration, believing that healing and impact happen within a community context. This involves engaging with various community entities to expand reach and partnerships, aiming for generational impact.
- Dual Focus on Prevention and Restoration prevention_and_restorationThe organization addresses human trafficking through a comprehensive approach that includes both preventing exploitation and restoring survivors.
- Holistic Mentorship and Support for Independence mentorship and holistic supportThe organization provides mentorship and team support to survivors, helping them overcome fear and achieve independence by securing essential resources like employment, education, transportation, and housing.
- Holistic Survivor Support and Mentorship holistic_survivor_supportThe organization provides comprehensive support, including mentorship and team assistance, to help survivors overcome trauma, achieve independence, and secure essential resources like employment, education, transportation, and housing. This approach is reinforced by peer mentorship, connecting survivors with "Hope Ambassadors" who share similar lived experiences to foster healing and growth.
- Holistic Survivor Support and Mentorship mentorship_and_holistic_supportCECES HOPE CENTER provides comprehensive, individualized support to survivors of human trafficking, focusing on mentorship, practical assistance (employment, housing, education), and leveraging shared experiences through peer mentorship to foster healing, independence, and resilience.
- Peer Mentorship for Healing and Growth peer mentorshipThe organization connects survivors with "Hope Ambassadors" who are also survivors, leveraging shared experiences to facilitate healing and personal growth.
- Prevention and Restoration for Human Trafficking prevention_and_restorationThe organization addresses human trafficking through a dual strategy focusing on both preventing exploitation and restoring survivors, aiming to build resilience in the young women it supports.
- Structured Long-Term Program for Independence structured_long_term_programCECES HOPE CENTER utilizes a research-based, 12-month structured program designed to provide survivors with a foundational pathway to independence, addressing the specific needs of 18-30-year-old females at risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by bridging service gaps.
- Structured Long-Term Program for Independence structured_long_term_programThe organization implements a research-based, 12-month structured program designed to provide survivors with a stable foundation for transitioning to independence, addressing the specific needs of 18-30-year-old females at risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by bridging service gaps.
- Structured Long-Term Program for Independent Transition structured long-term programThe organization utilizes a 12-month structured program, based on research, to provide a foundational framework for survivors to transition to independence.
- Trauma-Informed Care for Overcoming Obstacles trauma-informed careThe organization views program milestones as significant victories over fear, trauma, and various life obstacles, indicating a trauma-informed approach to progress and healing.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cece’s Choices Resident Program
12-month residential program divided into four phases: stabilization, establishing routines, building self-confidence and mentorship, and transitioning to independence; includes housing, counseling, life skills, and career development
Clinical Internship Program
Training program for clinical interns to support mental health services within the resident program, launched in partnership with behavioral health professionals
Hope Ambassador Program
Engagement program for donors and advocates who support the mission through fundraising, mentorship, volunteering, and awareness-building
Two-Year Housing Assistance Initiative
Post-residency housing support program to help graduates secure safe, stable housing after completing the 12-month program
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Co-Founder/Secretary of Cece's Hope Center is a Commissioner for the Arizona Corporation Commission.
- Berdetta Hodge Partner — Council Member of Tempe, AZ, who joined CeCe’s Hope Center’s Board of Directors.
- Cortina 2nd Ward Partner — Youth and Youth Leadership created and assembled 20 Welcome Baskets for women entering the program.
- Gilbert Women’s Leadership Partner — Generously supported CeCe's Hope Center, leading to its recognition as the featured community nonprofit at the Women Empowered Expo.
- IPES Partner — The Chairman of Cece's Hope Center is SVP & General Counsel at IPES.
- Town of Gilbert Government — A Director of Cece's Hope Center is a Council Member for the Town of Gilbert.