Open Door Ministries Acquires Human Trafficking Resource Center to Expand Services for Women and Survivors of Human Trafficking

High Point, NC — Open Door Ministries of High Point, Inc. (ODM), a leading nonprofit serving individuals experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and financial hardship, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Human Trafficking Resource Center (HTRC), effective July 1, 2025.

The acquisition includes all staff, assets, intellectual property, and program operations of HTRC. This strategic expansion addresses a growing and urgent need: providing focused support and advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. HTRC, under the leadership of Brianna Racchini, has been a vital community resource for survivors and those vulnerable to exploitation. The program will continue operating independently under the ODM umbrella, maintaining its current office at 1220 N. Main Street in High Point.

“Women and trafficking survivors in our community face a unique and complex set of challenges,” said Ryan Ross, Executive Director of ODM. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to bridge the gap between homelessness and trafficking and ensures long-term support for survivors.” Since its relaunch in 2022 (originally as Triad Ladder of Hope), HTRC has directly assisted over 40 survivors of human trafficking and educated more than 2,500 individuals on the signs, risks, and realities of trafficking and exploitation.

HTRC Programs Now Within ODM Include:

Case Management Services

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Immediate response and support from trained case managers.

• Ongoing Case Management: Access to critical resources including housing, food, clothing, medical care, mental health, legal aid, and documentation recovery.

• First Response Counseling: In collaboration with law enforcement and first responders, victims are provided with urgent counseling and advocacy.

Education & Prevention Initiatives

• Parents Against Trafficking: Equips parents with tools to recognize and prevent trafficking risks.

• Human Trafficking 101: Community presentations on trafficking, grooming, and exploitation.

Outreach Programs

• Fresh Start Bags: Emergency supplies for recently recovered victims, in partnership with DSS and outreach centers.

• Water Ministry: Branded water bottles distributed at events like the High Point Market to connect potential victims with advocates.

• Prayer Team: A dedicated volunteer group providing spiritual support for clients and survivors. ODM served over 20,000 individuals in 2024 alone. With the addition of HTRC, the organization is positioned to expand its reach and further its mission of offering hope, healing, and holistic support to those in crisis. For questions about this press release, please contact: Executive Director Ryan Ross at 336.830.5562 Director of Development Ivan Huffman at ihuffman@odm-hp.org or 336.546.2061 HTRC Program Director Brianna Racchini at contact@nchtrc.org or 336.300.2398 For more information about Open Door Ministries please visit www.opendoorministrieshp.org ****************************************************************************

Open Door Ministries is a non-profit organization with a faith-based approach, dedicated to helping people regain their independence through supportive services and emergency assistance. Its solution-oriented, ministry-minded programs and services include the operation of a homeless shelter; serving daily meals; distributing non-perishable and fresh food; obtaining permanent housing; providing transitional housing for our nation's veterans; providing case-management for survivors of human trafficking; providing emergency assistance and acquiring and maintaining permanent jobs.