In the heart of Springfield, a remarkable organization is changing lives. Rethreaded, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have survived human trafficking, is helping them put the pieces of their lives back together—one thread at a time.

Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit, focuses on empowering survivors of human trafficking through sustainable employment and holistic support. Their mission centers on restoring autonomy and breaking cycles of exploitation by providing survivors with the tools to rebuild their lives. Kristin Keen joined RCL today to share some of the delicious toffee that is more than just a great gift, but a way to change lives. Learn more at rethreaded.com

Southwest Airlines unveiled a new exhibition at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Friday morning showcasing leather-crafted items created by survivors of human trafficking.

Rethreaded launched in a small venue that allowed them to showcase the creations of the women who work in their program.  They have expanded to a campus where they opened a larger retail space that has further helped the organization to grow and maintain.

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This year, your choice for Jacksonville’s best chocolate shop takes JaxBest to the Springfield neighborhood, where you’ll find Toffee by Rethreaded.

Mayor Lenny Curry on Thursday proclaimed January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rethreaded, a social enterprise that employs survivors of human trafficking is launching an awareness and building funding campaign during Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January. With a new building, Rethreaded’s founder, Kristin Keen, says it’ll be able to expand its mission. rethreaded (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) rethreaded (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) So, we’re expecting nothing less now.”rethreaded (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Rethreaded launched its “Never Say No” campaign. “Our dream is to never say no to a woman who is ready to start a new life,” said Rethreaded founder and CEO Kristin Keen. The organization provides jobs and mental health services to survivors of human trafficking. The goal of the campaign is to raise money for its new campus in Historic Springfield. “Right now, we, at any given time, we’ll have a waiting list of at least 15 women,” explained Keen.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Giving human trafficking survivors a new purpose, the Jacksonville-based nonprofit Rethreaded Inc. has reached a new hire milestone. The group recently hired seven women to help other survivors build a new life. Rethreaded founder and CEO Kristin Keen says the new additions to the organization were made possible thanks to community support. During the pandemic our country has seen a 40% increase in calls for help to the human trafficking hotline, Keen said. We will stand with them in their new journey to freedom.Rethreadeds mission is to help human trafficking survivors start a new life.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Rethreaded, a Jacksonville nonprofit that employs survivors of human trafficking, is helping companies return to work safely by producing face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic. At Rethreaded, we see the power of impactful work every day as we grow our business and are able to employ more survivors of human trafficking, said Rethreadeds founder and CEO Kristin Keen. Rethreaded has helped three other large organizations prepare to return to work safely. The non-profit has made N99 masks for Baptist Health Jacksonville, Ascension St. Vincent, as well as cotton T-shirt masks for K9s For Warriors. The non-profits wish is that they can help more organizations return to work safely, while simultaneously progressing their mission to employ survivors of human trafficking.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. Senator Marco Rubio named Rethreaded of Jacksonville as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Founder Kristin Keen established Rethreaded in 2011 to employ women who are survivors of human trafficking. The business, which offers a selection of conscious gifts and handcrafted accessories at its storefront in Jacksonville and online, has employed 40 women throughout its history. Rethreaded is a great example of the positive impact social entrepreneurship ventures can have on our communities," Senator Rubio said.