named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Program
Public outreach initiative that raises awareness about human trafficking through resources, simulations, downloadable guides, and virtual presentations on topics like internet safety and humanitarian emergencies
Host Community
Long-term volunteer residential program where community members live alongside survivors to provide companionship, emotional support, and a stable home environment
Safe Housing Program
Provides secure, home-like housing for domestic and foreign-born women survivors of all forms of human trafficking, offering safety, emotional support, and connections to healthcare, legal services, and education
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 3 activities
- Advocacy for anti-trafficking legislation and policyEngages in advocacy efforts including support for the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (Nordic Model), opposition to New York Bill A.7175, and co-hosting policy-focused events such as the New York State Housing Summit on Trauma-Informed Housing for Survivors of Human Trafficking to influence legislative and systemic responses to trafficking.
- Digital outreach and communicationShares information about human trafficking, advocacy initiatives, safe housing, and education programs through social media and distributes event updates, blogs, and survivor stories via newsletter to promote engagement and awareness.
- Public education and awareness programs on human traffickingConducts public education initiatives to increase awareness about human trafficking as a hidden crime, including outreach presentations, downloadable resources on trafficking red flags and scope, interactive simulations for identifying online trafficking attempts, and community events such as Lunch & Learn and Oktoberfest 2024 to engage the public and support programming.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Connecting survivors to health, legal, and educational servicesFacilitates access to health care, counseling, legal services, educational opportunities, tutoring, mentoring, and skill development for women in safe housing by partnering with social service agencies and providing direct support services.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Safe housing program for women survivors of human traffickingOperates a safe housing program in New York that provides shelter and a supportive home environment for domestic and foreign-born women survivors of sex, labor, and organ trafficking, supporting their transition to independent living through semi-independent transitional housing and collaboration with service providers.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Support and administrative operationsProvides administrative support including mailings, database development, office tasks, and supports fundraising and marketing through event assistance and publicity dissemination to sustain organizational operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research on social services for trafficking survivorsConducted a research study with Hofstra University assessing the availability of social services for human trafficking survivors in the New York City metropolitan area, focusing on challenges in identification and access to care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$1.33M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$964K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$497K
Cash$140K
Investments$174K
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$478K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +49.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN MARIE COLANGELO | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $95K |
| ALISON BOAK | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $64K |
board members · 12
- ADAM COOPER — DIRECTOR
- AUGUST GUS THOMAS LEMBO — DIRECTOR
- CHERICE HOPKINS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH J KOLB RSHM — SECRETARY
- EVAN HARREL — TREASURER
- JESSICA SCHAEFER ESQ — VICE CHAIR
- KAREN MCSHERRY — DIRECTOR
- MARIANNE C MOCARSKI LMSW — DIRECTOR
- MARY F MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
- REGINA HOLTZ FSP — DIRECTOR
- SR ROBERTA KERINS SC — DIRECTOR
- YASMEEN MOCK — PRESIDENT
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ADP Partner — Hosts job applications through ADP's recruitment platform.
- Brooklyn District Attorney's Office Partner — Co-hosted the New York State Housing Summit on Trauma-Informed Housing for Survivors of Human Trafficking.
- Charles Schwab Government — Financial institution managing LifeWay Network's investment account following transfer from TD Ameritrade.
- Coalition of Religious Congregations to Stop Trafficking of Persons Coalition — LifeWay Network is a founding member of this coalition focused on combating human trafficking through faith-based advocacy, protection, and prevention.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and stories; LifeWay Network maintains an official presence.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Partner — Provides legal support and collaborates on safety and legal rights for women survivors of human trafficking.
- GuideStar Government — Provides access to LifeWay Network's 990 financials through its nonprofit profile platform.
- Hofstra University Partner — Collaborated on a research study assessing service needs for human trafficking survivors in the New York City metropolitan area.
- Homeland Security Investigations Partner — Victims service specialists collaborate with LifeWay Network to support legal and safety needs of women survivors.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to share updates and stories; LifeWay Network maintains an official presence.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used to share professional and organizational updates; LifeWay Network maintains an official presence.
- NYPD anti-trafficking unit Partner — Law enforcement partner collaborating on legal support and safety for trafficking survivors.
- New York Coalition of Religious Congregations to Stop Trafficking in Persons Coalition — Sr. Joan S. Dawber was a former co-chair.
- New York State Assembly Government — Advocacy target regarding legislation on sex trade decriminalization
- Partner social service agencies Partner — Collaborates with partner agencies to provide health care, counseling, legal services, and educational opportunities to women in safe housing.
- Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Partner — Corporation member of LifeWay Network
- Sisters of Charity of New York Partner — Corporation member of LifeWay Network
- Sisters of Charity – Halifax Partner — Corporation member of LifeWay Network
- Sisters of the Good Shepherd Partner — Corporation member of LifeWay Network
- State Sen. Shelley Mayer Partner — Partnered with Lifeway Network on a toiletry donation drive for the Safe Housing program.
- US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking Network — Sr. Joan S. Dawber is a board member.
- YouTube Partner — Platform used to share video content including stories of healing and program information; LifeWay Network maintains an official presence.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective and Youth Mobilization for Anti-Trafficking Actionmethodology: collective_action_mobilizationBy engaging youth and communities in coordinated action and education, the organization amplifies public awareness and response to human trafficking because broad-based, inclusive movements create cultural and systemic change more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Equality Model for Decriminalization and Harm Reductionmethodology: harm_reductionBy decriminalizing individuals in prostitution while criminalizing exploiters, the organization reduces systemic harm and supports survivor recovery because most individuals enter prostitution through coercion and lack of alternatives, making legal and social support essential.
- Interactive Education to Build Awareness and Response Skillsmethodology: interactive-education-simulationBy using interactive simulations and digital outreach, the organization builds practical understanding of human trafficking risks and responses because experiential learning produces deeper engagement and behavioral readiness than passive information delivery.
- Safe Housing-First with Trauma-Informed Supportmethodology: housing_firstBy providing safe housing as a foundational intervention, combined with trauma-informed services and community living models, women survivors of trafficking achieve greater physical safety, emotional healing, and progress toward independent living because stable, supportive environments are prerequisites for recovery.
- Survivor Empowerment and Self-Agency Modelmethodology: survivor_empowermentBy centering survivor empowerment and self-directed growth in recovery programs, the organization increases reintegration success and long-term well-being because restoring personal agency is critical to healing from trauma and exploitation.