United Abolitionists 2025 Impact Report

United Abolitionists Releases 2025 Impact Report

December 12, 2025 | BY TOMAS LARES

United Abolitionists (UA) is honored to share our 2025 Impact Report summarizing the life-changing work made possible by our partners, supporters, and frontline abolitionists. From January through November, UA reached more than 5,400 individuals, expanded vital services for survivors, and contributed to one of the largest child-recovery operations in U.S. history.

5,400 Lives Reached

United Abolitionists served and reached over 5,400 people through direct services, training, crisis response, community outreach, and partnerships statewide. This impact includes:

319 Hope Line calls
1,198 Hope Backpacks delivered
523 Victim Services cases, including transportation, housing support, legal and therapeutic referrals
3,114 frontline workers trained, building stronger community response systems
203 partner collaborations with agencies, churches, businesses, and universities

Each number represents a life touched, a crisis responded to, or a new beginning made possible.

Supporting the Historic “Home for the Holidays” Operation

During the U.S. Marshals–led “Operation Home for the Holidays,” UA and our partners helped support the recovery of 122 missing or endangered children across Florida. UA provided:

Hygiene backpacks
Clothing, towels, and linens
Meals and refreshments
Gift cards
Hotel stays and transportation
On-call support from trained team members

This operation became a defining moment of 2025, demonstrating what is possible when agencies, nonprofits, and communities unite to protect vulnerable children.

For more information about the operation, please click here.

Launching the First Soft Room at Orlando International Airport

A major milestone in 2025 was UA’s launch of a Soft Room at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

This space provides:

Safety and privacy for survivors
A calm, supportive environment
On-site advocates trained in crisis response
Immediate connection to residential programs and long-term services

For more information about the launch, please click here.

Ava’s Story: A Life Forever Changed

Ava, a young survivor recruited online and recovered during a sting operation in Orlando. After her trafficker confiscated her ID, Ava had no way to safely travel to a residential program.

UA advocates stepped in. Using the new Soft Room at MCO, they were able to:

Escort Ava through airport security without identification
Stay with her at the gate
Ensure her safe departure

Ava arrived safely at the Safe House and began her healing journey — a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

A Year of Growth, Hope, and Impact

5,400+ people served
122 children recovered
New victim services, expanded partnerships, and a committed team striving to reach “one life at a time”

Together, We Move Forward

United Abolitionists remains committed to ending exploitation through rescue, prevention, education, and restoration. As we prepare for another year of service, we extend our deepest gratitude to every volunteer, donor, partner, and advocate who stands with us.

Your support fuels real change.

Thank you for your support, together we can stop human trafficking!