Freedom Multiplied

Our Return On Your Investment

Freedom a la Cart creates a powerful 7-to-1 return on investment, according to an independent analysis by the Alumni Consulting Team (ACT) — a group of pro bono consultants and Stanford University Graduate School of Business alumni. Their research shows that every year, Freedom generates $21.6 million in economic impact for our local community and $34 million in lifetime benefits for survivors of human trafficking.

But the real story goes far beyond the numbers. With your support, Freedom a la Cart will walk alongside more than 400 survivors this year, providing job training, wraparound services, housing stability, community connection, and lifelong encouragement. By helping survivors stay out of jail, reduce relapse, and rejoin the workforce, we lower public costs, grow local prosperity, and help families heal and thrive.

Your gift makes this transformation possible. When you invest in Freedom, you’re not just giving hope — you’re building stability, restoring dignity, and creating a ripple effect for generations to come.

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$21.6 million Each Year

The Impact of Freedom on The Community

In Reduced Criminal Justice Costs

$5.6M in reduced criminal justice costs.

In Reduced Social Services

Economic Impact

“Freedom’s significant impact on the community has always been felt through the testimonies of the survivors we serve and the endless support from the city of Columbus, but having that impact quantified, opens up a whole new window of opportunity. We can now say with increased confidence that every dollar invested in our mission produces a sevenfold return—a win for Columbus, survivors, and Freedom a la Cart’s future.”                                           —  Paula Haines, CEO

$34 million Dollars

Lifetime Benefit to Survivors of Human Trafficking

Family Impact

Reduced criminality among children of incarcerated parents helps break the cycle of incarceration and strenthens families for the future.

Addiction Treatment Savings

Lower relapse rates ease the financial burden on our public health systems, freeing up resources for broader community care.

Earnings Preserved

By helping individuals avoid incarceration, we prevent lost lifetime earnings and keep more people contributing to our local economy.

Health + Longevity

Supporting survivors improves long-term health outcomes for formerly incarcerated adults, creating meaningful economic and social benefits.

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Every dollar you give to Freedom a la Cart delivers a $7 return in real-world impact — from reducing incarceration and dependence on government assistance, to fueling job creation and economic stability.

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