North Texas

Welcome to Refuge for Women North Texas!

Refuge for Women North Texas provides safe housing, trauma-informed care, and long-term restorative support for women who have escaped trafficking and sexual exploitation. Through compassionate community, evidence-based programming, and faith-centered care, we help women find healing, rediscover their worth, and build a future marked by dignity, freedom, and hope.

OUR NEW EMERGENCY HOUSE IS NOW OPEN!

Refuge for Women North Texas is opening a new emergency house, providing immediate shelter and support for survivors of human trafficking. This safe haven offers women a secure environment where they can begin their healing journey with access to essential resources, trauma-informed care, and a path toward restoration. This new emergency house expands our ability to serve more women in crisis, reaffirming our commitment to offering hope and freedom to women in need.

If you are in need of immediate assistance, apply to our Emergency House today.

OUR NEW EMERGENCY HOUSE IS OPEN!

Refuge for Women North Texas has opened a new emergency house, providing immediate shelter and support for survivors of human trafficking. This safe haven offers women a secure environment where they can begin their healing journey with access to essential resources, trauma-informed care, and a path toward restoration. This new emergency house expands our ability to serve more women in crisis, reaffirming our commitment to offering hope and freedom to women in need.

If you are in need of immediate assistance, apply to our Emergency House today.

Welcome to Refuge for Women North Texas!

Events

Mahjong That Matters

Thursday, November 5, 2026  |  6:00 – 9:00 PM  |  Denton Country Club – Argyle  | Join us for Mahjong That Matters, a fun-filled evening ...
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Stories of Hope

Celebrating a Powerful Partnership

At Refuge for Women North Texas, we believe that healing and restoration happen most powerfully in community. Over the past several years, one community partner ...
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GDS Wealth Management – Corporate Mission Partner

At Refuge for Women North Texas, we believe that healing happens when a community chooses to stand alongside survivors with compassion, consistency, and courage. This ...
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Hope and Healing at the Emergency House

The women who walk through our doors often carry heavy burdens, yet we’ve already seen such incredible resilience. With your support, 65% of our residents ...
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House Needs

With your help, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents. The items on this Amazon Wish List will provide for their basic needs and help them start anew. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

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, or you may drop off your donations at 306 N. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209.

Occasionally, we accept clothing donations, but due to limited space, we are unable to sort through items. Please contact us if you have gently used clothing that our residents may benefit from.

Thank you for helping us take care of our home and our residents!

Give. Shop. Serve.

Give monthly. Give once. Just give. All donations help restore hope.

Offer your time and talents for the benefit of our mission.

Give monthly. Give once. Just give. All donations help restore hope.

Shop for artisan candles,  and leather goods crafted by our survivors.

Offer your time and talents for the benefit of our mission.

Leadership

Christine Mann

Executive Director

Lakysha Bryan

Emergency House Program Director

Gabriella Walker

Long-Term Program Director

Jazzmin Williams

Transitional Living Assistant Program Director

Shay'la Williams

Emergency House Assistant Program Director

Shannon Gulley

Long-Term Assistant Program Director

Melissa Fairchild

Emergency House Program Residential Care Coordinator

Esther Oppong

Community Engagement Coordinator

Local Board of Directors

  • Marlo Brazeal, President
  • Peggy Galanos, Treasurer
  • Lauren Willison, Secretary
  • Leila Myers
  • Kellie Kellner
  • Darren Embree

2024 Annual Report

At Refuge for Women North Texas, we are committed to transparency and integrity in every aspect of our work—including our finances. We believe our supporters deserve clear, accurate information about how their generous contributions are used to bring hope and healing to the women we serve.

Refuge for Women North Texas has received Silver Certification from Safe House Project.

Contact Refuge for Women North Texas

Connect with our team to learn more or get involved
306 N. LOOP 288 #199, DENTON, TEXAS 76209

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