A healing community for survivors of sexual trauma.
Awakening hope for women and their children through safe housing, stable community, living wage jobs, and sustainable success.
AWAKENING HOPE & EMPOWERING CHANGE
Sexual trauma impacts 1 in 5 women.
Texas ranks among the top states for human trafficking.
CPS care costs $83.08 per day and state prison costs $62.34, while comprehensive care at Lovely Village—including housing, employment, and trauma-informed support—costs just $23.54 per day.
75% of our program participants report improved safety and stability.
Our Approach
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Safe Housing
For women impacted by sexual trauma, safe housing is the foundation that makes healing possible—it’s where trust can grow and self-worth is rebuilt. The women we serve are strong and resilient, and a secure home gives them the stability to harness that strength.
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Stable Community
Motivated by a “Love Your Neighbor” approach to community, we offer outreaches to strip clubs in Central Texas, Space For Love Support Group and Next Steps Case Management Services.
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Living Wage Jobs
Meaningful work is key to healing and financial independence. Through our social enterprise, team members earn income, gain job skills, and contribute to our mission—every product is survivor made and survivor paid.
Our trauma-informed workplace offers more than a paycheck—it’s a place of stability, dignity, and belonging.
Events & Highlights
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July 24
Mahjong for a Mission is July 24 at Magnolia HQ—your seat helps make home possible for survivors and their kids. Enjoy games, food, drinks, and a raffle benefitting Lovely Village. Grab your group, bring your lucky tiles, and play for a purpose.
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September 4
More than a show—it’s a blazing experience.
One night. Local voices. Songs that move the soul. Behind the music is a mission: every dollar raised supports healing, housing, and hope for women surviving sexual exploitation and trauma.
Be part of the fire that fuels real change...and help us crown the winner of WILDTORCH 2025!
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Partnership Announcement
After 2.5 years of steady, behind-the-scenes work, we’re honored to share that the Waco City Council voted to approve a $630,000 grant for the construction of Lovely Village Residences—our rent-free housing program for women and their children healing from sexual trauma and exploitation.
Ways To Get Involved
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Donate
Become a monthly donor and bring stability in helping to develop and support on going, wrap around programs and services for women and their children.
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Volunteer
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our work, bringing hope and empowerment to those in need. If you're ready to make a real difference in the world, join us and help build a brighter future together.
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Alliance Partner
Alliance Partners are women who build partnerships with those in their transition out of the commercial sex industry. We are looking for advocates who are willing to invest. This could mean coffee, dinner together, or giving rides around town; however you are wanting the relationship to look, as long as it’s about at least an hour a week.
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Live Talks
Live Talks is a speaker-driven program by Lovely Village that creates space for critical conversations around sexuality, trauma, consent, culture, and healing. The goal is not just to raise awareness, but to shift thinking and behavior. Available for keynotes, corporate or academic settings, athletic teams or churches.
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Shop Our Products
Our social enterprise provides jobs for women survivors and revenue for our mission. Every candle and body product is survivor made and survivor paid. Our work therapy program provides jobs for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking, giving opportunity for upward economic mobility.
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Rent Our Kitchen
Monthly rentals have full access to our kitchen and walk in cooler. Daily rates also available for one-off caterings.