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Dear Friends, Helping domestic sex trafficking victims, and those at risk, develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed is our mission. We cannot end this epidemic without the amazing support of concerned people like you. You are a part of a big story that we believe God is writing in our city that will impact our nation. As you review this package, we hope you will be encouraged to see: - The national impact Wellspring Living is making - Our strong volunteer, church, and corporate support - The amazing work of our Treasures stores - The transformation of girls and women - The generosity and use of the investments made - The plan for more lives to be restored and dreams realized Mary Frances Bowley Founder of Wellspring Living OUR MISSION IS TO HELP DOMESTIC SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND THE VULNERABLE DEVELOP THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED WELLSPRINGLIVING.ORG

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Dear Friends,

Helping domestic sex trafficking victims, and those at risk, develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed is our mission. We cannot end this epidemic without the amazing support of concerned people like you. You are a part of a big story that we believe God is writing in our city that will impact our nation. As you review this package, we hope you will be encouraged to see:

- The national impact Wellspring Living is making

- Our strong volunteer, church, and corporate support

- The amazing work of our Treasures stores

- The transformation of girls and women

- The generosity and use of the investments made

- The plan for more lives to be restored and dreams realizedMary Frances BowleyFounder of Wellspring Living

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP DOMESTIC SEX

TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND THE VULNERABLE

DEVELOP THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD AND

THE CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED

WELLSPRINGLIVING.ORG

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Every girl’s story is different, but most

girls like Jana grew up in a broken home

without essential needs being met and

without the loving care they needed. Jana

fell into the vicious circle of trafficking

with no way to escape until an FBI sting

rescued her.

Through our partner Georgia Cares, Jana

was placed in our girls’ home where she

received counseling, education, and

mentoring. Jana graduated the program

and has been recognized at her school as

a leader to help other girls stay safe.

Wellspring Living

Jana, AGE 12

WellspringLiving.org

DREAMAGAINWELLSPRING LIVING FOR GIRLS: AGES 12-17This program securely houses and serves survivors of DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) with a focus on trauma therapy, education, life skills, and confidence.

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HOPELESS Survivors can be hopeless when facing education and

employment challenges

REACH Our team are ready to walk

survivors through the next steps

OPEN DOORParticipants are welcomed with love, acceptance, care and hope

CLEAR THOUGHTSWhile in the program, survivors receive counseling, mentoring,

and life planning direction

INDEPENDENCE90 days later, survivors move to our Independent Living Program

COURAGEOUS Adjusting to apartment life, and

attending Empowered Living Academy, moving forward with

courage and confidence

RENEWED HOPE HOUSE / INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM How the process works

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DREAMAGAINRENEWED HOPE HOUSE / INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: AGES 18-30A residential program for survivors of DST (Domestic Sex Trafficking) offering continued education, therapy, and life skills training to build independence.

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Empowered Living AcademyCourage to move forward. Confidence to succeed.

11FULL TIME JOBS

20APPRENTICESHIPS

54ENROLLED

12MONTHS

WellspringLiving.org | EmpoweredLivingAcademy.org

The Empowered Living Academy was founded in 2014 to provide young women with the opportunity to receive GED training, life skills coaching, health and fitness classes, therapy, and work opportunities.

Courage to move forward. Confidence to succeed.Empowered Living Academy

DREAMSREALIZED

Empowered Living AcademyCourage to move forward. Confidence to succeed.

This is a real letter from a participant, but the name and specific details have been changed.

Good afternoon Wellspring Family,

I wanted to give you an update on my career. I began my

apprenticeship at a Randstad branch in Rome, and was recently

offered a data entry clerk position in the main office. I took the job,

and now I’m sitting at a desk with engineers! Just think, I am now

able to be at home in the evenings with my daughter, instead of

working at a restaurant each night!

Isn’t it crazy how God works His ways? Never in my wildest

dreams would I have thought I would be here even just a year ago.

I just wanted to thank you for believing in me at ELA. I remember

wondering on my first day if the 112 mile commute would be worth

it or not. But it was! So, thank you for all your help!”

Brandi

Courage to move forward.Confidence to succeed.

WellspringLiving.orgEmpoweredLivingAcademy.org

Empowered LivingAcademy

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WellspringLiving.org

MENTORSHIP PHASE Once a mentorship client is accepted, Wellspring Living provides a full organizational assessment and develops a long-term work plan.

HELPINGOTHERSDREAM WELLSPRING LIVING INSTITUTEOur Institute is designed to equip, train, and mentor developing organizations and individuals across the nation on the issues of sexual exploitation.

READINESS PHASE The Readiness Phase includes a provided Self- Assessment and Independent Work Plan. This phase helps organizations create a solid nonprofit foundation before applying.

MAINTENANCE PHASE Designed for Mentorship Clients who have completed their readiness phase, program foundations, and organizational structure, and are working towards fine-tuning programmatic development.

APPLICATION PHASE Once you feel that your organization has completed the Readiness Phase, you may apply for the Mentorship Program. The application typically takes a month to process.

NETWORKPROGRAM

MENTORSHIPPROGRAM

PROGRAMDEVELOPMENTHELPING

OTHERSDREAM

8KSU BURRUSS STAFF

FOCUS GROUPS

10EMORY STUDENTS INTERVIEWED 17

PARTICIPANTS FOR QUALITATIVE FEEDBACK

13MENTORSHIP

CLIENTS

7DIFFERENT STATES

REPRESENTED

15OPEN BEDS ACROSS

ALL CLIENTS

OVER 200INDIVIDUAL

NETWORK PARTNERS

145INDEPENDENT

ORGANIZATIONS

12ONLINE NETWORKING

WEBINARS

25ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING

DIRECT CARE TRAINING

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TOCO HILLS2899A North Druid Hills Rd

Atlanta, GA 30329

PEACHTREE CITY116 Peachtree City East Shopping Ctr.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

DULUTH2785 Buford Highway, Suite 102-A

Duluth, GA 30096

MARIETTA800 Whitlock AvenueMarietta, GA 30064

RESTYLINGDREAMSOur stores provide revenue for our programs, and engage communities with our mission.

Wellspring Duluth is a fabulous place to decorate your home with Treasures. High quality items at thrift store prices. No

one believes I decorated my home with Wellspring Treasures. Deborah (frequent customer)

176VOLUNTEERS

15,723SERVICE HOURS

$360,423 IN VALUE

“”WellspringLiving.org

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ACOMMUNITYDREAMING VOLUNTEERS ARE A PART OF THE FAMILYWe could not provide excellence in care without this strong community of volunteers that carry passion and dedication to the women and girls we serve.

2014-2015

18,834 SERVICE HOURS

$434,500 IN TOTAL

VALUE

1,100 SERVING

VOLUNTEERS

WellspringLiving.org WellspringLiving.org

• Provide effective mentorship to survivors

• Discounted Quarterly Training

• Receive networking newsletter through our Institute

• Access to experts in the field of survivor care

• Receive resources to become an advocate

• Assist with Community Outreach & Advocacy

• Free Direct Care training with access to field experts

• Attend volunteer feedback forums & focus groups

• Take on leadership and training roles

• Receive networking newsletter through our Institute

• Receive recognition as an Ambassador

• Assist with Community Outreach & Advocacy

• Monthly $25 contribution toward programs

VOLUNTEERDREAMS BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTICIPANTS

NEWVOLUNTEERPROGRAM

BECOME A MENTOR BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

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CORPORATIONSAND CIVICGROUPSDREAMING THE POWER OF CORPORATIONS PROVIDE

“We believe in the vision to empower disadvantaged and disenfranchised women.”Vince Thompson, Founder/Chairman/CEO of MELT

Employment Enriched collateral

Fundraising Architectural plans

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OUR VALUED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

Rotar

ian

Act

ion

Group Against Child

Slavery

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CHURCHESDREAMING WE NURTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO GLORIFY THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY PARTNERING WITH CHURCHES ACROSS THE U.S.

By removing the risk factors for exploitation through the Empowered Living programs, we are excited to see these young women achieve their God given potential!”Perimeter Church, Atlanta

“WellspringLiving.org

a new Sports Court

Empowered Living Academy

major repairs of properties

painting and rereshing homes

sponsoring graduations

field trips and special events

sponsoring parties and gifts

and so much more...

“This issue of sexual exploitation is not Wellspring Living’s jurisdiction, it is the Church’s

business, and Wellspring Living helps us live up to our responsibility to be the true Church.”

Mount Paran North Church of God, Atlanta

Our Church partners have helped complete many projects, including:

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DREAMSCOMETRUE BECAUSE OF YOUOur work, and the hope of the women and girls we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations, and sponsors.

WellspringLiving.org

FINANCIALS

SOURCES OF

REVENUE

58.9% Donations, fundraising, and events 85.0%

Program Activities

REVENUE$2,642,585 Donations, fundraising, and events$1,030,338 Retail Stores sales, and in-kind contributions$718,601 Service Revenue$71,779 In-Kind Donations$11,987 Other Revenue

EXPENSE$3,795,953 Program Activities$257,392 Management and General$410,721 Fundraising and Events

1.6% In-kind Donations23.1%

Retail Stores 5.8% Management and General

16.1% ServiceRevenue

0.3% Other Revenue

WellspringLiving.org

9.2% Fundraising and Events

SOURCES OF

EXPENSE

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T H E M O V E M E N T T O

S A F E G U A R D E V E R Y C H I L D

W I T H J E N N I F E R B R A D L E Y F R A N K L I N

M A R Y F R A N C E S B O W L E Y

NEWBOOKJAN 5

2016 Children and adults who are victims of the worst kind of exploitation didn’t start out that way.

They all have one thing in common: they’ve grown up with one or more significant risks.

Poverty, Hunger, Abuse, Isolation and more are all factors that contribute to making them

vulnerable. If we can eliminate these issues, we can eliminate the risk of exploitation.

Through dynamic stories of those who have overcome these factors and those who are

making great strides for change, MAKE IT ZERO gives readers a road map for correcting these

issues permanently to create a world where all children in America are safe and safeguarded.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Coming January 5, 2016. Purchase your copy via WellspringLiving.org, or any major

bookstore. All profits from this book will help Wellspring Living serve more girls and women.

WellspringLiving.org | MakeItZero.net

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Wellspring Living’s Thrive Academy will be opening in early 2016. Thrive Academy will focus on providing community-based services including personalized education, life skills, and therapy for survivors and those at risk of trafficking, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Graduation Achievement

Charter High Schools, Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force, Georgia Cares, and strategic government agencies. Through these strategic alliances, girls, ages 12-17, will be provided comprehensive care and case management from 9AM-7PM, reducing risk of exploitation or re-exploitation.

WHAT IS THRIVE ACADEMY?

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A C A D E M Y

FORWARDDREAMING TO SERVE GIRLS AGES 12-17Academic, therapeutic, and life skills services

ACADEMIC SERVICES

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

CASE MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

AROUND 300,000 CHILDREN IN THE U.S. ARE CURRENTLY AT RISK OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

TOGETHER, WE WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPLOITATION AND RE-EXPLOITATION

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DREAMBIGGER THERE’S A SOLUTION TO SURVIVOR CARE

The past fourteen years has opened our eyes to the value of investing in the lives of those

whose lives have been marginalized. Wellspring Living’s residential programs give us an

intense opportunity to connect deeply throughout the healing process.

The aftercare and follow-up helps each girl and woman truly secure her future. Through our

newest initiative, The Empowered Living Academy, we can continue to be a part of a survivor’s

journey and use our experience to impact women outside of our residential programs.

Wellspring Living is founded

Wellspring Living for Girls, ages 12-17, is founded

Empowered Living Academy opens for women ages 18-32

First women’shome opens

Independent Living Program initiated for graduates of the Women’s program

Expansion of Wellspring Living for Women program

THRIVE Academy due to open for girls ages 12-17

2001

2006

2016

2009

2014

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DREAMBIGGER OUR FUTURE PLAN FOR SURVIVORS AND THOSE AT RISK

To continue to offer excellent residential services to girls

and women, ages 12-30

To continue mentoring and training organizations

across the nation

THRIVE Academy with partner YMCA, as funds

become available

To expand community-based services to provide stronger

aftercare services

Empowered Living Academy in cities outside

Metro Atlanta

OPENING LAUNCHING

Opened second Empowered Living Academy at Fowler

YMCA in October 2015

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