Sometimes being a Christian can be frustrating. We want miracles immediately and sometimes struggle to accept that things happen in God’s time not ours. The Rahab team support around 40 women who sex-work on the streets around west Reading. Some of the women we support are out almost every night, others come out when there […]
There is no ‘quick fix’ – it takes time, energy, love and grace Read More »
The cost of living crisis began in May. Between May and June, we saw an increase of 38% in the number of contacts we made with women sex working on the streets of Reading. It has remained at that level ever since. Rahab volunteers are making contacts with women they have not seen for a
As the cost of living rises so does the number of sex workers on the streets of Reading Read More »
Twelve months ago, I began working with The Mustard Tree Foundation as Project Director for the Rahab project. I knew that I was stepping into some very large shoes and I felt daunted by the task, aware that we had a lot to do to move the project forward to meet the needs of our
12 months working for Rahab: a personal reflection Read More »
We were very pleased to be able to give out a little something extra to the women we support over the holidays. Each of the women we saw was offered a gift bag filled with presents and treats. We want to say a huge thanks to all at CIRDIC and Lifespring Church for the gifts
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We hope you are inspired by watching this video from Transform Reading about our project Rahab, and how it\’s been bringing hope to vulnerable and exploited women in Reading. Helping them to break free from cycles of poverty, exploitation and addiction. This video was filmed prior to the first Lockdown. We are pleased to tell
Changing Lives Together Read More »
In April, one of our team leaders in booked in to run the Southampton Half Marathon to help raise funds for us. Read what Anna has said about this here: \”My aim is to run it in under 2 hours which I have not done before and will be a challenge for me! \”Rahab supports
