“There is a pressing need to free women from the bondage of a most degrading form of slavery, but others do this work. Grace Williams and her team do it for the one reason that matters: out of love of Jesus Christ. For this reason, Children of the Immaculate Heart is the charity closest to Jackie’s and my heart.”
~ Christopher Check, CEO of Catholic Answers |
"God bless Grace Williams and Children of the Immaculate Heart. Many today believe slavery in the United States is in the past, but it is alive and well in our own backyards. And the victims are often our own daughters or neighbors. In fact, California is one of the states with the highest number of cases of human trafficking in the country, and San Diego is near the top of the list of California cities. Not only has CIH forged a path to helping these victims in the face of ridiculous bureaucracy, they’ve done it on their terms—not sacrificing the Catholic principles at the heart of their desire to help these victims realize their worth as children of almighty God.”
~ Jon Sorensen, COO, Catholic Answer |
"For freedom Christ has set us free’ (Galatians 5:1). St. Paul assures us of the liberating power of God’s grace that enters a fallen and suffering world through the Lord's Cross and Resurrection. Jesus did not shield Himself from the effects of sin. He conquered pain and death by suffering for and with us…the greatest and most powerful act of love the world will ever see. Children of the Immaculate Heart testifies that this divine love continues to heal, console and free those who have suffered terribly, but who have not lost hope. This noble and inspired apostolate radiates the light and love that only Jesus Christ can give.”
~ Fr. Paul Check, Executive Director, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, WI and Former Director of "Courage" |
"Children of the Immaculate Heart is going to be at the forefront of Christ-centered restoration of children once captured in the snares of sex trafficking in the United States. At 20 employees, Children of the Immaculate Heart will set the bar and perhaps even be the model for all Catholic homes of restoration and healing.”
~ Fr. David Nix, Founding CIH Board Member |
"Children of the Immaculate Heart strives to bring the most comprehensive healing to these women, many of whom have never known authentic love. They provide their services, all within the safe, secure, and loving environment meant to provide the women the structure. needed CIH seeks the healing of the whole person by providing for all of the needs of the person, not just physical, but the mental and the spiritual needs as well. They serve their clients out of their singular love for God and with the intention of making the infinite love of God felt by women that have not yet known it. Their strong Catholic Faith informs their love of souls and their desire to restore all things in Christ."
~ Fr. Chris Mahowald, FSSP |
“In this time in which our country’s history with slavery is once again coming to the forefront of our psyche, the work of Children of the Immaculate Heart’s apostolate is a constant reminder that in our culture of death, slavery is still alive and well in our society. In the three years that I had the pleasure of working with CIH, I have seen the absolute importance of their role in stemming this modern-day slavery. Through their work, which emanates from their faith in Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, they work tirelessly to show these souls how to love themselves and others, and how to truly be loved for themselves. May God bless CIH, and may you find it in your heart to help accomplish the work they so tirelessly devote themselves to.”
~ Fr. Anthony Dorsa, FSSP |