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The Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Program

The Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs currently has an Anti-Human Trafficking Program: Fight for Freedom. This program is funded by a grant through OVS. Currently, The Salvation Army is servicing all victims of human trafficking in the Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. This is the 4th year of the program which is funded through September of 2025. 

To date, The Salvation Army’s Fight for Freedom program has been able to help 64 victims with case management, access to food, clothing and hygiene products, financial assistance, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, and referrals to any other identified services of need. Of the 64 clients served, 57 were minors. In the last year, Fight for Freedom has been able to help relocate a client out of state and help with their college enrollment. The program was also able to help another client get her high school education online and assist with a laptop purchase. In the last month, the program has been able to support both a mother and daughter in getting their national certifications (a victim service that allows for a lifetime of free medical services and therapeutic services). Much like the national averages, the majority of who Fight for Freedom is serving identify as female (72% female, 28% male). 

The Salvation Army hopes to continue to grow the Fight for Freedom program through partnerships with both CAPTAIN CHS and WAIT House. If you would like to support a program like this, please call 518-584-1640 extension 1 or email Lt. Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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