Yes, Call to Freedom is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that can receive tax-deductible donations.

Call to Freedom receives funding from the federal and state governments, private foundations, corporate contributions and partnerships, and local community giving.

Call to Freedom offers several ways to donate, including online donation, checks and money orders, legacy giving, endowments, and more. You can donate online here. Checks/money orders can be mailed to: Call to Freedom, 1915 E 8th Street, Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57103.

For more information on how to donate, visit: https://calltofreedom.org/donate/.

Your gift helps Call to Freedom provide lifesaving support to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Funds raised provide safety, basic needs, a supportive housing site, medical assistance, transportation, and other specialized services for those most in need. Read more about how your generous contribution helps provide healing to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.

We receive client referrals from community partners, other survivors, law enforcement, hospitals and healthcare providers, youth service organizations, and others.

Call to Freedom provides services to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, regardless of gender, age, race, or other demographic factors. Men and boys are vulnerable to both sex and labor trafficking, as well as commercial sexual exploitation, and Call to Freedom provides inclusive services.

Commercial sexual exploitation refers to a range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse of a person for the financial benefit of another person (or in exchange for anything of value, such as food, shelter, or protection). Put simply, it refers to individuals buying, trading, or selling sexual acts. Commercial sexual exploitation can take many forms, including prostitution, sex tourism, pornography, and online transmission of child sexual abuse material.

In an emergency, call 911.

There are several methods by which you can report suspected human trafficking, including the following:

• Sioux Falls Crime Stoppers: 877-367-7007
  • Please note that reports can be made to Crime Stoppers anonymously; calls will not display caller ID.
• The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
  • You can also text the hotline at 233733.
• Federal Law Enforcement: 1-866-347-2423

If you or someone you know needs Call to Freedom’s services, please call (605) 759-3565.

Please note that directly intervening in an active trafficking situation can be dangerous for both you and impacted individual(s). If a survivor needs help, it is best to safely connect them to trained professionals.

Call to Freedom serves children and youth (0-24), as well as adults. Our youth team is available to coordinate age-appropriate services for those who have been victimized by human trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation.

Additionally, Call to Freedom has supports available for parents to prevent and respond to child victimization. Through our Parent Connections training series, parents, guardians, family members, and support systems who want to become advocates for the young people in their lives can learn how to protect their children. Visit Call to Freedom’s Events page to view upcoming Parent Connections events.

Parents, families, supporters, and others are encouraged to order a copy of Call to Freedom’s A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Human Trafficking and Healing Their Children. The book is originated and primarily written by Ruth Atkins, the grandmother of a young woman who was trafficked. The book serves as a resource for parents and others on identifying the dangers and warning signs of trafficking, as well as understanding the psychology of victims.

Yes. Call to Freedom provides services to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, regardless of gender, age, race, or other demographic factors. Men and boys are vulnerable to both sex and labor trafficking, as well as commercial sexual exploitation, and Call to Freedom provides inclusive services.

No. Call to Freedom does not currently have an emergency shelter. However, our organization supports survivors in need of housing and shelter through services such as housing navigation and advocacy, transitional housing, rental assistance, and a supportive housing site. Our staff works with community partners to secure emergency housing for survivors in need.

Yes. At their discretion, Call to Freedom staff can assist with transporting victims to where they need to be, pending safety considerations; the safety of our clients and staff is paramount. Additionally, Call to Freedom has a volunteer transportation team that assists with safely transporting individuals.

Yes. If an individual qualifies for our services as an individual who has been impacted by human trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation, we will connect her/him to appropriate supportive services, including trauma counseling.