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Finding Her-Self with Purpose
Elsie Scott Dunn
Founder
“I was 15, pregnant, and hidden away in a maternity home because of the shame society placed on young mothers. But my grandmother Elsie told me something that changed my life: ‘Mary was a teenage when she had Jesus. One mistake doesn’t define your future.’ Now at 60, I’ve turned my pain into purpose.” My name is Elsie Scott Dunn, founder of The Edify House, the only CSEC maternity home in Georgia specifically for pregnant teenager girls who are survivors of sex trafficking. These girls aren’t just “at risk” -they’ve already been hurt, exploited, abandoned and somebody daughter.
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You can learn about us and help us bring the awareness by educating schools, churches, and communities about the reality of modern-day slavey. This is a billion-dollar underground business, and our girls are the ones who pay the price-with their bodies and futures. But together, we can fight back
Our Story
In 2010, Edify Teen Inc. (ET), a nonprofit organization, was created to help young pregnant girls overcame many obstacles as a teenage mom. In 2019 Edify opened its doors to a new mission The Edify House where we provide safe housing and compassionate care, we edify young pregnant survivors of sex trafficking to heal, restore, and rebuild their futures-while raising awareness in our communities. Edify led by a dedicated Board of Directors, along with a Professional Advisory Board made up of local physicians and professionals. Our goal is to:
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Stop sex trafficking
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Girls Not For Sale
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Eliminate homelessness and unsafe living conditions.
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SAVING OUR DAUGHTERS!
Edify is in collaborate with powerful allies in the fight against sex trafficking.
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Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force Work Group 4: Keeping At-Risk Youth Safe.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Georgia (CACGA)
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Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
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School System, Colleges, and Universities
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Local churches and businesses
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