We have all seen the commercials of animals living in horrific situations abandoned and rejected, starving and chained. For just $19 a month, 63 cents a day you can “save an animal and not stand by while they suffer.” I love animals, I am against any cruelty and people should be held accountable.   Help me understand though, why we can feel good about throwing 63 cents a day toward that cause, but judge and turn a blind eye to the atrocities of human trafficking. Help me understand why our...

We often hear stories of survivors that are disturbing and heartbreaking and wonder “why didn’t someone do something!” I’ve heard stories too where the survivor has said “why didn’t you come sooner?” Those questions drive me to be someone who will do something! Xquisite is recognizing that intentional steps for a path forward for survivors of domestic, family and teen violence is vital for survival.  We believe that the degree of need is much greater than any of us realize, because survivors...

Recently, a young woman who was visibly upset was dropped off in our parking lot by a local brothel limo. She wore a sundress and flip...