Catherine’s Cottage, a special anti-human trafficking ministry of The Salvation Army in Baltimore Maryland, was recently honored by the FBI for its partnership in protecting the most vulnerable in their community and working to reduce violent crime in America.

The house was donated to The Salvation Army by a local charity. Its perfect use as a unique shelter was quickly identified by local Salvation Army leadership. The home was remodeled and repurposed to meet the desperate needs of trafficked women needing a quick escape from their difficult and dangerous circumstances.

On May 5th, 2023, Catherine’s Cottage was formally honored at a ceremony at the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. for winning the FBI Baltimore Division’s Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations working to make a difference in their communities through the promotion of education and the prevention of crime and violence.

Learn more about Catherine’s Cottage at https://sa-md.org/