The Market Project

We build sustainable businesses and create workplaces that are transformative and dignity-affirming for survivors of complex trauma. SUSTAINABLE WORK We create transformative and dignity-affirming jobs in market-based businesses for survivors of trauma, exploitation, and trafficking. These jobs build skills and promote flourishing in community to advance the survivor’s healing journey. TRAUMA HEALING We train managers to understand the impact of trauma and adopt trauma-informed leadership practices. Employees can participate in trauma healing groups. Mentors walk with survivors to further their healing journey. SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY Healing takes place in community and in relationship with others. We build a trauma-informed workplace by training managers, ensuring adherence to employment laws, and conducting team-building activities. We strive to create genuine community - spaces of safety, remembrance, and reconnection. Workers learn teamwork, build trust, and gain agency and voice.