"The GRACE program has been a true example of that kind of support in my life. As a mother, my biggest priority is making sure my daughter is safe, healthy, and happy. But there have been times when I’ve struggled to meet even our most basic needs. GRACE stepped in during those moments—not just with resources, but with compassion. They’ve helped me with essentials like food, clothing, and housing support, which lifted a huge weight off my shoulders." - GRACE Youth Testimonial

Our mission at GRACE is to support, empower, and provide services to trafficked, exploited, and at-risk youth. We provide multigenerational services designed not only to protect youth today, but to prevent exploitation in the next generation.

Research shows that in nearly half of child exploitation cases, at least one parent also experienced abuse growing up. This is a heartbreaking cycle we are committed to breaking.

For the past seven years, we’ve served youth ages 12–24, and their children, throughout San Diego. Our programs offer essential supports such as transportation and warm meals, job training and résumé building, and monthly group sessions with a licensed therapist. Through our GRACE Closet, youth can access groceries, clothing, toiletries, and self-care items for themselves and their children. We also create opportunities for healing and joy through memory-building field trips, therapeutic art sessions, and community-focused events that remind youth they are seen, valued, and never alone.

Our hope is that one day, the fight against child exploitation and trafficking will no longer be necessary. Until that day comes, your support makes it possible for us to continue offering stability, safety, and hope to the young girls and their children that we serve.

This Giving Tuesday, we are bringing hope for the holidays to our youth and their families. With your help, we will host Thanksgiving, celebrate Christmas, provide gifts, and meet the year-end needs of young survivors by:

Helping youth provide Christmas gifts for their children
Meeting holiday meal needs and empowering youth to cook and celebrate together
Providing gas cards and transportation support during a financially stressful season
Offering emotional and practical support through the challenges the holidays can bring
Hosting group sessions that build healthy habits for the new year ahead

Thank you for standing with our youth this season. Your tax-deductible gift has a lasting impact by bringing comfort, stability, and opportunity to young survivors and their children.

Giving Tuesday with GRACE 2025

By Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation Inc

Giving Tuesday with GRACE 2025

Supporting Survivors and Serving Generations