LANCASTER, PA — Anti-human trafficking nonprofit Hope Inspire Love and outreach organization She’s Somebody’s Daughter are merging operations, a move that will expand services for survivors of trafficking, sexual exploitation, and commercial sex industry involvement across 11 Pennsylvania counties.
The organizations said their boards unanimously approved the merger, which remains subject to final approval by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Once completed, Hope Inspire Love will absorb She’s Somebody’s Daughter’s programs while retaining the She’s Somebody’s Daughter name as the outreach arm of the combined organization.
The consolidation comes as nonprofits serving vulnerable populations face growing demand for long-term restorative care, prevention education, and support services. Leaders of both organizations said the merger is designed to increase operational capacity, expand geographic reach, and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Under the combined structure, services will extend across Lancaster, Montgomery, Dauphin, York, Berks, Lebanon, Cumberland, Lehigh, Perry, Adams, and Franklin counties.
Hope Inspire Love Founder and Chief Executive Officer Amy Thurston will continue to lead the merged organization.
“Our mission has always been to eradicate human trafficking and sexual exploitation,” Thurston said. “By joining forces, we are combining resources to reach more survivors and exploited women, offer more opportunities, and ensure long-term sustainability for the critical programs our communities depend on.”
The organizations said the merger will bring all existing services under a single operational structure, allowing them to coordinate outreach, prevention, and restorative care efforts more effectively while reducing barriers to long-term support for survivors.
She’s Somebody’s Daughter Executive Director Rosemarie Davis said the partnership will allow the organization to expand its work with women affected by commercial sexual exploitation.
“The exponential power of partnership with Hope Inspire Love enables us to support and expand our mission to women exploited in the commercial sex industry,” Davis said.
Both organizations have focused on restorative care models that provide long-term support for women and youth recovering from exploitation and trafficking. Leaders said the merger is intended to preserve those services while creating opportunities for future program growth.
Hope Inspire Love Board Chair Jacqui Norman described the transaction as an effort to strengthen community impact through shared resources and aligned missions.
“This merger brings together two esteemed organizations with a shared commitment to excellence in building thriving communities and helping survivors flourish and thrive,” Norman said.
The organizations expect the merger to be finalized following state approval.
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