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CherishedLA

The mission of CherishedLA is to create a nonjudgmental community as we walk alongside women on their journey of recovery and healing. We equip and empower women so that they can live healthy, flourishing lives. Our goal is to show women they are loved, valued, and Cherished.

CherishedLA is here for women who find themselves caught in the world of exploitation. Whether surviving human trafficking or some facet of the commercial sex industry, we are here to honor your story and walk with you on your healing path. CherishedLA is founded by a survivor of the sex industry who knows what effect the trauma of a life of exploitation causes! Kate is specifically trained in NFTC (Narrative Focused Trauma Care) and understands the deep work that needs to be done to heal, and she brings that to the women who come to CherishedLA. Our staff members are trained in trauma care, knowing you can only take people as far as you can go yourself.

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WELCOME TO LA!

WELCOME TO LA! My entire life, I had been dreaming about going to California and pursuing my dreams of being an entertainer in the music business. Not just dreaming, but a deep longing, like a homesick feeling that hung over me. I finally got a taste of the life I wanted; singing and traveling with a band and then going to LA! I felt lucky to have a friend in LA who was in “the business.” I felt like this must be destiny; it was the perfect, safe opportunity to take the leap! The day after...

22 days ago • 6 min read

✨ CherishedLA | 2025 End-of-Year Newsletter ✨ From the Desk of Founder & Executive Director, Kate Wedell Dear Cherished Family, As we come to the end of another year, I find myself looking back with a deep sense of gratitude, strength, and awe. This season always invites reflection — and for me, that reflection stretches across 31 years in this movement. Yes… thirty-one years of advocating, serving, surviving, healing, and lifting up other women. I guess that makes me one of the “OGs” in this...

7 months ago • 3 min read

Cherished LA Newsletter: November 2025 CherishedLA.OrgUnsubscribe · Preferences Thank you for joining us on our journey of hope, empowerment, and victory over the darkness. This month is known for gratitude and giving. We are so thankful for you! Your prayers, help, awareness, and love is all appreciated. As many of us know, certain benefits have been placed on hold. This may affect the lives of residents in our homes. Will you consider donating food and toiletries items? The easiest way to...

8 months ago • 1 min read

CherishedLA Newsletter CherishedLA.OrgUnsubscribe · Preferences CherishedLA. A Special Moment in the Journey I want to take a moment to share something close to my heart. As a survivor leader running a nonprofit residential program for survivors, there often isn’t much gratitude in the moment, and few people truly know the cost of keeping things going (personally & financially). The work is hard, the stakes are high, and the victories aren’t always visible. Recently, I was invited to join a...

11 months ago • 7 min read