Survivor Made creates jobs and builds the confidence of our survivors. Our artisan, hand-crafted products are stylish, high-quality and change lives one sale at a time.
Donate one-time or monthly. Donate to specific locations or click the link below to donate to our national organization and we’ll direct your generosity to where it’s needed most. Above all, just give. These women need your help.
TAKE A TOUR OF OUR TWO MCHENRY COUNTY HOMES!
As many as 25,000 women and girls are sexually exploited and trafficked in the Chicago area every year. Refuge for Women has responded to this need and opened our Refuge for Women Chicago area home in October 2016. We received our first residents in November 2016 and look forward to what God has in store for their future.
Your generous contribution will go directly towards providing long-term care for women who have been trafficked and exploited.
We are always in need of volunteers to help with administrative tasks, events, fundraising opportunities, and more. Give your time and talents to help further our mission.
We are looking for individuals with a heart to bring healing and wholeness to a population of broken women.
You can help spread awareness of sex trafficking by displaying signage with warning signs to recognize and provide victims with direct access to help.
At the moment, there are no scheduled events. We encourage you to revisit this page frequently for any future updates.
We invite you to join us as an event sponsor! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by downloading our sponsor packet.
Awareness and prevention is key! Bring Refuge to your group, office, or school to shed light on the issues surrounding sex trafficking and exploitation. Contact meredith.hodge@refugeforwomen.org.
Often our residents will arrive with only the clothes on their back. Items on this registry will help us provide for her daily needs!
We do our best to update our needs list frequently. You can order directly from our Amazon Wish List to be shipped to our office.
Gift cards give us flexibility for our on-demand and unexpected needs at the house. We appreciate gift cards to: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, gas stations, craft stores, and chain restaurants. Contact crystal.boterorand@refugeforwomen.org for more info.
Supply Partners help provide household items for our program home like food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other necessities. This is a great way for church groups, businesses, and families to get involved! Contact crystal.boterorand@refugeforwomen.org for more info on becoming a Supply Partner.
Executive Director
Program Director and
Transitional Living Director
Community Engagement Coordinator
Assistant Program Director
Board Chair
Troy Owens: Managing Member, Owens Law LLC; Assistant State’s Attorney, McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office
Board Treasurer
Walter Wolf: Finance/Accounting Professional (retired)
Board Secretary
Michelle Lieb: Founder and CEO, MKL Intentional Growth
Board Members
Survivor Made creates jobs and builds the confidence of our survivors. Our artisan, hand-crafted products are stylish, high-quality and change lives one sale at a time.
Discover the impact of Refuge for Women Chicago in our 2025 Impact Report. Learn about the lives changed, the support we’ve received, and the progress made in empowering women on their journey to healing.
