Our Work
What Else Does Yada Do?
There's always something happening at Yada. Here are some of the ways we offer hope to women in need.
Fair Trade & Resale Boutique
Yada is first a fair-trade and resale boutique. The resale side of Yada is the heart of what Yada was created to do: provide in tangible ways for women referred to Yada to shop for free in a safe and dignifying place. We have our resale items set in a boutique style that offers a supportive setting.
Car Care Clinic
Car Care Clinic is a service that a group of guys offer for free. Our volunteers perform basic maintenance and check-ups on the vehicles at Yada. This service continues to grow and expand to other transportation needs the women have.
Addiction Recovery Group
An Addiction Recovery Group meets weekly at Yada. This has grown to be a vital part of the holistic healing process in overcoming addiction and sexual exploitation.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is offered weekly at Yada with an experienced trauma therapist. Women are able to meet with her in a known and safe space.
Community Resources
Through our 25 years of living in Madison, Don and Beth have fostered friendships and relationships with business professionals. These relationships have partnered with us to provide pro bono services for the women. Examples include: oral surgery, dentistry, legal services, chiropractic services, health club memberships, hair salons, and nail salons.
Advocacy (Walking Alongside)
Every city has many bureaucratic systems that are complicated to navigate. At Yada, we have a support team of volunteers to go to medical appointments, court dates, child advocacy appointments, etc. to help women and children through difficult circumstances.
Outreach
Each week teams from Yada take the message of hope to places we know trafficking and exploitation is happening. We step into strip clubs, hotels, and massage parlors. Our message is simple: You are seen. Jesus loves you. There is hope.
Yada Kids Program
Yada holds an afterschool program that brings community and support to the kids of Yada. Our afternoon consists of an art class, a gym class, individual tutoring and dinner together. Anti-trafficking starts with prevention, and by investing in the next generation, we create safe space where children are seen, known and loved.
Safety
Yada has partnered with organizations throughout the country to help women and children find safety and support. Yada is part of a larger network working together to give women the opportunity to find freedom, safety, stability and healing. Through built relationships, we are helping women hit the “reset” on life and begin their healing journey.
Global
Yada’s heart is for ALL to be free. Through partnerships with the global anti-trafficking movement, we proudly support survivors by purchasing fair-trade and survivor-made products. Yada leads global outreach trips to support organizations and share the message of hope with women and children living in bondage of human trafficking.