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Wellspring Living receives $100,000 grant

By Shelia Poole
Dec 11, 2012

Wellspring Living has has received a $100,000 grant from Ribbons of Hope to help fight childhood sexual abuse and trafficking in Atlanta.

The money will fund the construction of living quarters for 20 girls at Wellspring for Girls, one of the organization’s three comprehensive healing programs.

Atlanta is a key site in the national battle against trafficking. Last year, the state passed a historic anti-trafficking bill that gave tough penalties for people who engaged in trafficking and exploitation.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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