Norfolk Southern, one of the nation's premier transportation companies, has announced a significant contribution of $400,000 to support Wellspring Living's Welcome Home campaign. This initiative will allow Wellspring Living to deepen its impact, enhance operational efficiencies, and accommodate more survivors at every step to freedom and self-sufficiency.

Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization dedicated to confronting the issue of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation through advocacy, education, and compassionate intervention, has been at the forefront of providing holistic care for survivors.

Wellspring Living has provided domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk (ages 12+) with comprehensive, trauma-informed, victim-centered recovery services through residential programs, community-based programs, and post-program support. Each program utilizes a multi-disciplinary service model to provide transformative care through three service pillars: housing, healing, and education

Norfolk Southern's generous donation will directly impact the lives of survivors, enabling Wellspring Living to expand its Welcome Home initiative and create a safe space for survivors to call home while they progress through an enhanced and expanded care continuum.

“As a key leader in innovation and safety, it is an honor to have the support of Norfolk Southern for our Welcome Home Campaign,” said Christian Murphy, CEO of Wellspring Living. “Their donation will help us continue to support those in need of our services while creating Georgia's first long-term residential program for youth of all genders who have been sexually exploited. They are helping to create sustainable solutions to real problems in our community.”

Norfolk Southern has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting initiatives that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local workforce, and positively impact communities across its 22-state network. 

"Norfolk Southern is proud to support Wellspring Living's Welcome Home Campaign, knowing that our contribution will directly impact survivors' lives by providing them with a safe haven on their journey to healing and well-being,” said Norfolk Southern Director Corporate Giving Kristin Wong. “This partnership exemplifies our commitment to safety and making a tangible difference in building strong, thriving communities." 

For more information about Wellspring Living and their Welcome Home campaign, visit wellspringliving.org/welcomehome/.