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$2K Raised To Provide Heat To Warm Up Thistle Hills In Coatesville

Several Chester County organizations joined together to help raise funds to provide help for victims of human trafficking.

Representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and the
Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club provides funds for winter heat for Thistle Hills.
Representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club provides funds for winter heat for Thistle Hills. (Rebecca Brain)

WEST CHESTER, PA —Chester County sheriff led a holiday project that raised $2,000 for Thistle Hills, a Coatesville nonprofit that provides service to victims of human trafficking.

WSFS Bank and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club also participated in the fundraising event.

The Rev. Sherry Deets, founder of Thistle Hills said the agency is very grateful for the donations.

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“Transformation from exploitation and trauma to self-sufficiency in freedom is a long process,” says . “It takes time to recover physically, psychologically and spiritually. The path to survivors’ security, homes and jobs begins with the most fundamental services and fulfilled needs, including safe shelter with lights and heat.

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