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Waco nonprofit builds housing for survivors of sexual exploitation, trafficking
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Erin Delahunty , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Founded in 2004, Lovely Village provides various resources, including job training and outreach groups. Further information is available from KXXV News, which reported on the organization's efforts.
A local organization is taking steps to support survivors of exploitation. Founded in 2004, Lovely Village provides various resources, including job training and outreach groups. The group's founders recognized a need for safe housing to aid in recovery.
Further information is available from KXXV News, which reported on the organization's efforts.
Texas has some of the highest reported cases of human trafficking, according to national data. Lovely Village is working to address a gap in resources for survivors in the Waco area.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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