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Our advocates are available around the clock to respond when youth are in crisis.

They walk beside each young person through every stage of healing, offering emotional support, helping them access community resources, and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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Call 888-373-7888
for the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help or to make a report.
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Call 409-790-0798
for the 24/7 advocacy hotline.
ASCO Crawfish Boil Fundraiser - 5.7.2026
Join us for the ASCO & Embracing Freedom Crawfish Boil, a fun evening of great food, community, and impact.
ASCO Foundation is partnering with Embracing Freedom for the third year in a row to help raise funds for The Brandice Drop-In Center - a safe place for youth survivors. ASCO is matching every donation dollar for dollar, up to $100,000! Doubling the impact, doubling their support.
This annual gathering brings together supporters, friends, and partners who believe in the mission of Embracing Freedom. Guests will enjoy a delicious crawfish boil, a silent auction, live music, time to connect with others in the community, and the opportunity to learn more about the work being done to support youth survivors in Southeast Texas.
Every sponsorship helps strengthen the programs that provide advocacy, resources, and safe spaces for youth in our community.
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: ASCO Equipment, 5980 S MLK Parkway, Beaumont TX

 

*ASCO Foundation will match each donor's* total gift up to $10,000.00; however, the total amount matched by ASCO Foundation from all donors will not exceed in any single year, $100,000.00 per ASCO store location. In addition, the total which ASCO Foundation will match in any single year, for the entire company, will not exceed $1,000,000.00. ** *Donors must be unrelated and unaffiliated parties, and not under "common control" (the term "control" means with respect to any entity, the right to exercise, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights attributable to the stock or ownership interest of the entity).**All matching gifts are subject to the prior approval of the Trustees of the ASCO Foundation.
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Embracing Freedom is a 501(c)(3) Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy Center

Working specifically with survivors of child sex trafficking and children/youth who are at high risk of being exploited for the purposes of a commercial sex act in Southeast Texas. Services provided:

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Case Management, Advocacy, and Mentoring
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24/7 On-Call Crisis Response
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Prevention and Intervention with at Risk and Trafficked Youth
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Meet Basic Needs
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Awareness Events in Schools, Churches, and Social Events
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Community Education for Parents, Professionals, and Community Members
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Court and Healthcare Accompaniment
Embracing Freedom is the only agency offering 24/7 crisis intervention and advocacy for youth who are victims of sex trafficking across Southeast Texas.
Jefferson County, Orange County, Hardin County, Jasper County, Tyler County, and Newton County

 

24/7 Embracing Freedom Advocacy Hotline: 409-790-0798

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

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Embracing Freedom - New Name, Same Team!
Formerly known as Harvest House

From our Founder and CEO, Lisa Boler, "We are embracing a new chapter of our mission. Looking ahead, I would like our new name to better express what we do and allow the name to speak freedom and hope for survivors in our care. This new identity symbolizes our unwavering commitment to providing a safe haven and a fresh start for those who have endured unimaginable hardships. By redefining ourselves, we aim to inspire confidence and resilience, ensuring that every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives. Our new name will be a testament to our dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those we serve."

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With Gratitude to Our Esteemed Sponsors

Embracing Freedom extends its deepest appreciation to the sponsors of the 2025 ASCO Crawfish Boil. Your generous contributions play a vital role in advancing our mission to provide safe, restorative spaces for youth affected by sex trafficking.

Through your support, we are making meaningful progress in establishing Southeast Texas’s first Drop-In Center, offering hope, healing, and a path forward for vulnerable young people in our community. Thank you for your steadfast partnership and commitment to this critical work.