Maria's story of hope

“Maria” was a little girl living in a hotel room entrapped in the dark cycle of child sexual exploitation. Her offender would force her to drink alcohol as a part of a "grooming process," making Maria more vulnerable to sexual exploitation. While living in the hotel, she was deprived of sleep and basic needs. Young Maria was experiencing a reality that no child should ever have to undergo.

An Operation  Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) outreach worker was doing an investigation and reported Maria's case to the authorities.  When law enforcement successfully rescued her, she had no recollection of where she was from or even her mother’s name.

After a lot of support, love, and counseling, Maria was drawing a picture when the staff approached her to ask what she was drawing. Maria looked up at their faces, “I was very sad when I was in the hotel, and I used to cry a lot, but after coming to this home I got love and care, so I become like flower, happy Happy.”

Maria’s story is exactly why Freeman Coffee Company exists and supports organizations like Operation Underground Railroad. Every bag of coffee purchased helps to end the horrible realities for the children who are still enslaved. Join the fight today and help children like Maria find hope!