Healing Action Network
Our Impact
Volunteers are essential to Healing
Action Network.
Whether you want to give back, support survivors of trafficking and exploitation, or build new skills, there’s a place for you on our team. We welcome people from all walks of life to stand with survivors and strengthen communities across Missouri. Your time and talents can create lasting change in the lives of the adults and families we serve—and enrich your own life through the purpose and connection that volunteering brings.
Every Gift Matters
Healing Action Network partners with survivors and communities to end trafficking and exploitation across Missouri. Our work thrives because of the compassion and generosity of individuals, families, and corporate partners who share our commitment to safety, healing, and recovery.
Every gift matters.
Your support helps us strengthen and expand high-quality programs—advocacy, therapy, peer support, housing, community education, and statewide coalition efforts—so survivors can access safety and long-term stability.
We offer many ways to give. Choose the option that fits you and your family—one-time or monthly donations, employer matches, event sponsorships, tribute gifts, or in-kind support—and make a difference today.
Annual Giving
With the generosity of donors like you, Healing Action Network advances safety, healing, and recovery for adults impacted by trafficking and exploitation. Your annual gift sustains direct services, strengthens statewide collaboration, and supports policy efforts that improve survivor safety and system responsiveness.
Together, we amplify survivor voices, expand access to quality care and housing, and equip communities across Missouri to prevent exploitation and respond effectively. Thank you for standing with us—your steady support makes lasting change possible.
Matching Gifts
Every donation to Healing Action Network makes a difference—and many employers will match your gift 1:1 (or more) through workplace giving programs. It’s a quick way to multiply your impact for survivors of trafficking and exploitation across Missouri.
How to get started
Ask your HR team if your company offers donation matching.
Make your gift to Healing Action Network.
Submit your employer’s matching request form.
That’s it—your generosity goes twice as far to support safety, healing, and recovery.
In-Kind Gifts
Practical Support That 
Meets Immediate Needs
Your generosity can make an immediate, tangible difference for adults impacted by trafficking and exploitation. In-kind gifts help us keep our drop-in center, outreach kits, and emergency closets stocked year-round. Here are simple ways to help:
Ways to Give
Special Events
Mark your calendar and jump in where community comes together. Lend a hand at our annual celebration, staff an outreach booth, or help sort donations before big drives—short shifts, high energy, real impact.
Marketing & Communications
Love storytelling and digital outreach? Help us amplify survivor safety and community awareness through blogs, social media, photos, and e-news. Short assignments or ongoing projects—your voice helps move people to action.
Programs
Prefer direct connection? Work alongside program staff to support day-to-day services so survivors can access care, stability, and community. Typical daytime opportunities; some roles include evenings. Required trainings apply.
Capacity Building
Strengthen the backbone of Healing Action Network. If you’re detail-oriented, systems-minded, or love convening partners, these roles boost our reach and improve how we serve across Missouri.
Capacity Building
Strengthen the backbone of Healing Action Network. If you’re detail-oriented, systems-minded, or love convening partners, these roles boost our reach and improve how we serve across Missouri.
Amazon Wish List
Shop our curated list of most-needed items—shipped directly to Healing Action Network. It’s the fastest way to fill urgent gaps in toiletries, clothing basics, and program supplies.
Host a Personal Hygiene Item Drive
Rally your coworkers, faith community, school, or neighborhood to collect new, unopened, full-size items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes, menstrual products, and combs/brushes—please, no travel size. We’ll provide a current needs list, a collection box, and simple signage upon request.
Donate New or Gently Used Clothing
Help us keep closets stocked with seasonally appropriate apparel and essentials. Items must be clean, undamaged, and free of holes, heavy stains, or strong odors. We accept a range of adult sizes (XS–4X) and children’s sizes.
Before you donate specialty items or large quantities, contact Healing Action Network for current, up-to-date needs (314) 833.4515Â or [email protected]
Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays
This holiday season, your family, friends, or team can share the joy of giving by shopping collectively for one or more survivors of human trafficking and their children. You’ll receive their holiday wish list and work together to make sure their season is filled with care, dignity, and joy.
How to get started
Sign up as a group to be paired with one or more families (average 3 family members, up to 5)
Receive their personalized wish list(s)
Shop together and celebrate the gift of giving . When we join hands, we create brighter holidays and lasting hope.
Host a Fundraiser
Turn your birthday, workplace gathering, school event, or neighborhood get-together into support for survivors. Our Third-Party Fundraiser Toolkit includes planning tips, approval guidelines, and FAQs. Start here:
Please submit the application for approval before promoting your event; reviews typically take about two weeks.
Event organizers handle logistics and expenses; proceeds are due within 30 days of the fundraiser date.
You can designate proceeds to the Healing Action Network program that best matches your goals.
After approval, we can provide a logo file for materials and an endorsement letter.
Helpful Guidelines
We accept new/unopened hygiene products and new or gently used clothing in clean, good condition.
Gift cards to major retailers (grocery, gas, big-box stores) are always appreciated.
For safety and storage reasons, we’re unable to accept used undergarments, bulky furniture, or expired/open products.
Coordinate Your Donation
Ready to help? Contact us to schedule a drop-off, request our current high-needs list, or get a toolkit for hosting a drive. We’re happy to provide acknowledgment letters for tax purposes. Together, we can make sure survivors have what they need—right when they need it.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer Service Link page form
Young Professionals Against Human Trafficking (YPAHT)
Healing Action Network’s Young Professionals Against Human Trafficking (YPAHT) is a dynamic group of emerging leaders, ages 21–40, who serve as agency ambassadors and create new opportunities for young professionals to lead in the community. Together, we advance Healing Action Network’s mission: Fostering Safety, Healing, and Recovery with Survivors of Trafficking and Exploitation.
How YPAHT Advances the Mission
Raise public awareness and educate the community about the realities and risks of human trafficking and exploitation.
Generate essential funding to power anti-trafficking initiatives and survivor services.
Cultivate a network of engaged advocates committed to building a world free from exploitation.
Why Join YPAHT?
As a member, you’ll help shape a safer St. Louis region by elevating awareness, growing resources for critical programs, and showing up for survivors. YPAHT members participate in year-round activities such as Trivia Night, Healing Night Out, awareness events, networking opportunities, and more. You’ll also directly support clients served by Healing Action Network—including adults of all genders who use our services each year.
Ways to Get Involved
We’re always looking for dynamic individuals to connect with us. Contribute your talents by joining one of YPAHT’s committees:
Fundraising Committee
Oversees and executes YPAHT’s biggest annual event, Trivia Night, plans smaller fundraisers, and researches new opportunities to raise funds.
Membership Engagement Committee
Recruits and retains YPAHT members and identifies prospective members. Hosts monthly welcome meetings about Healing Action Network’s work and organizes fun service activities like letter writing and donation drives.
Social Marketing Committee
In collaboration with the Advancement Department, leads marketing for all YPAHT events, coordinates crowdfunding campaigns, and promotes membership through e-newsletters and YPAHT’s social channels.
Interested?
We’d love to connect. Fill out the form below and submit!
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer Service Link page form
Turn Compassion Into Action— Today
When you give to Healing Action Network, you help ensure survivor safety, expand access to counseling and peer support, and strengthen community responses that hold offenders accountable.