What Servants Anonymous Foundation does

The SA Foundation (Servants Anonymous) is a Canadian non-profit founded in 1984 (formally incorporated as The SA Foundation Canada in 1995 in Calgary) that delivers long-term (3-7 year) recovery programs for women aged 18 and older escaping sexual exploitation and human trafficking, along with their children. The organization operates through the proprietary SA Program Model built on a 5R framework (Refuge, Restore, Reintegrate, Rewritten, Replicate), integrating front-line and transitional housing, the ASK Learning Centre for skill development, the Parent Support Centre, a specialized trauma-informed recovery curriculum, and economic empowerment via the Global Wonders social enterprise. The Foundation also disseminates its program model through formal international partnerships with Christian organizations in the USA, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Nepal, and the Philippines, providing assessment, leadership training, mentorship, and multi-year financial support during partner start-up.

Core "products" include the SA Program Model itself, the 40-week Formation of Servants discipleship curriculum, the online Communicar Seminar (priced at $90 per person), the Her Journey Tour immersive experience, Global Wonders e-commerce (selling handcrafted kimonos, masks, jewelry, and clothing made by program participants), and the Cry of the Streets International publication. The revenue model is diversified across individual donations (including the Liberty Collective monthly giving program), annual fundraising events (Fall Galas, Calgary IceBreaker Polar Dips, Spring Bling, Expanding Hope), training-course fees, social enterprise sales, and international development grants covering partner start-up, capital, and operating costs over the first five years. Beneficiaries receive services free of charge; the Canadian foundation's disclosed operating budget is $1.2 million CAD for FY April 2023 to March 2024, with 71.3% budget coverage achieved at report time. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees under a Carver Policy Governance Model and has cumulatively served an estimated 6,243 women and over 2,000 children globally with a documented 73%+ success rate for participants completing the minimum 3-year program.

Name

Servants Anonymous Foundation

Legal name

The SA Foundation (Servants Anonymous)

Website

https://safoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The SA Foundation is a Canadian non-profit providing long-term (3-7 year) recovery, housing, and employment programs for women and children escaping sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, operating through direct service and an international partner network spanning 8+ countries.

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Product category

Human Trafficking Recovery Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Support & Positive Behavior Intervention Childcare (HSAAAIAF), Mental Health & Emotional/Trauma-Informed Childcare (anxiety, PTSD) (HSAAAIAI)

Keywords

• Human trafficking recovery
• Trafficking survivor services
• Anti-trafficking nonprofit
• Long-term recovery programs
• Social enterprise employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization receives donations from individual supporters, including one-time and recurring contributions. The Liberty Collective is a monthly donor program where Champions commit to regular giving to sustain programs and open new recovery doors globally.
2. Fundraising Events: Major annual fundraising events including Fall Galas, IceBreaker Polar Dips, Spring Bling, and Expanding Hope events generate revenue for specific program initiatives and global operations.
3. Training Course Fees: The Communicar Seminar online course is priced at $90 per person with group discounts available. This educational program equips individuals on human trafficking issues and the SA program model.
4. Social Enterprise - Global Wonders: Products of Hope including kimonos, masks, jewelry, and clothing made by women trained through skill development programs are sold through the Global Wonders initiative, generating revenue while providing employment opportunities.
5. International Development Support: The organization provides grant funding to partner programs in developing and under-developed countries. Financial support covers start-up costs, capital costs, operating costs, and training grants for SA organizations during their first five years of development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Servants Anonymous Foundation operates the SA Program Model, a comprehensive 3-7 year recovery program for women aged 18 and over and their children who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. The program is structured around the 5R framework (Refuge, Restore, Reintegrate, Rewritten, Replicate) and integrates front-line housing, transitional housing, trauma recovery curriculum, the ASK Learning Centre for skill development, employment training, the Formation of Servants discipleship program, and long-term follow-up care. Programs are delivered directly in Canada and replicated internationally through partner organizations across 8 countries.

Product overview

The SA Foundation operates the SA Program Model as its core unified product—a comprehensive long-term (3-7 year) recovery program for sexually exploited women and their children, delivered through the 5R framework (Refuge, Restore, Reintegrate, Rewritten, Replicate). The program encompasses multiple integrated components: front-line and transitional housing, the ASK Learning Centre for skill development and recovery classes, the Formation of Servants discipleship program for staff/volunteer development, and the Followcare Program for graduate support. The Foundation also operates Global Wonders as a social enterprise selling handcrafted products made by program participants. Educational offerings include the Communicar Seminar training course and Her Journey Tour immersive experience. The organization was founded in 1984 in Calgary, Canada, and has expanded internationally through the SA Global Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SA Program Model A comprehensive long-term recovery program (3-7 years) for young women aged 18 and older and their children who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked, organized around the 5R framework: Refuge, Restore, Reintegrate, Rewritten, and Replicate. Includes front-line housing, transitional housing, independent living phases, recovery classes, skill development, and employment support.
• Formation of Servants (FOS) A 40-week discipleship program integrating Scripture study with Scriptural 12-Step recovery work, facilitating spiritual growth and personal recovery for staff and volunteers. Available as small group study ($100 for groups of 8-10) or individual study ($200 including FOS volumes 1-2 and Serenity Bible).
• Global Wonders / Products of Hope E-commerce platform at beaglobalwonder.com selling handcrafted items including kimonos, masks, jewelry, and clothing made by women trained through SA's skill development programs, providing employment and economic empowerment opportunities for program participants.
• Communicar Seminar Online and in-person training course priced at $90 per person (with group discounts available) that educates individuals and groups on human trafficking realities, the SA Program Model, and how to implement solutions in their communities. Interactive training platform approximately 6 hours duration with 8 chapters covering human trafficking statistics, warning signs, recovery programs, and how to get involved.
• Her Journey Tour An interactive presentation experience sharing a survivor's story and journey from slavery to freedom, delivered online or in-person to communities as an immersive learning experience.
• Book a Speaker Speaking engagements by experienced SA staff for churches, businesses, schools, and other organizations, covering human trafficking realities, recovery topics, and the SA Program Model.
• Cry of the Streets International (COTS) Magazine A magazine with a long history in SA that serves as a creative outlet for program participants to share their stories, artwork, and messages of hope with other women still experiencing sexual exploitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73%+ success rate for program participants completing minimum 3-year program, defined as escaping exploitation, remaining drug/alcohol free, living crime-free, maintaining school/employment, living independently, and parenting adequately
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered active and developing.

• Alba Community (Northern Italy)activeStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Italian partner organization implementing the SA Program Model since 2021. Italy serves as a bridge between Africa, Asia, and Europe where criminal networking and sexual exploitation are prevalent with estimated 120,000 victims of sex trafficking.
• Bulgaria SA ProgramactiveStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Bulgarian partner implementing SA Program Model since 2016. Bulgaria is a source and transit country for sex trafficking with Romani women and girls particularly vulnerable.
• Damaris (Athens, Greece)activeStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Greek partner organization implementing SA Program Model since 2015. Greece serves as destination, transit, and source country for women and children subjected to sex trafficking.
• Nevtelenutak (Budapest, Hungary)activeStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Hungarian partner organization implementing SA Program Model since 2013, originally started in 2015. Provides recovery services to young Hungarian and Roma girls trafficked within the country and overseas. Relaunched after 2-year hiatus following founder's passing in 2021.
• GHFN Nepal (Kathmandu)activeStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Nepal's oldest SA project outside North America, established 2002. Nepal is source, transit, and destination for forced labor and sex trafficking with over 23,000 women and girls victims annually. The 1,750km porous border with India is a major trafficking route.
• Germany SA Programs (Berlin, Karlsruhe)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner organizations in Berlin and Karlsruhe. Germany is source, transit, and destination country for sex trafficking with forced sexual exploitation representing 90% of modern slavery cases.
• Philippines SA Program (Northern Luzon)developingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewest SA project in South Asia, with over 100,000 young women and children involved in sex trade with few exit services. Team completed leadership assessment and planned launch for Fall 2024 with first house and day program.
• Next Step Ministries (Calgary, Canada)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian partner organization in Calgary providing SA program model for women escaping sexual exploitation.
• Reset Calgary (Calgary, Canada)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalgary-based partner organization supporting recovery services for women escaping exploitation.
• Sacred Roots Farm (Atlanta, USA)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based partner in Atlanta implementing SA program model for trafficking survivors.
• Generate Hope (San Diego, USA)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego-based partner organization providing recovery programs for women escaping sexual exploitation.
• Restore NYC (New York, USA)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York City-based partner organization delivering SA program model for trafficking survivors.
• Pink Door Berlin (Germany)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based partner organization providing recovery services for women escaping exploitation.
• The Justice Project (Karlsruhe, Germany)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarlsruhe-based partner organization implementing SA program model for trafficking survivors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• A21 Campaign: International anti-trafficking nonprofit operating shelters, aftercare programs, and prevention/awareness work across multiple countries. Directly comparable to SA Foundation in delivering both direct survivor recovery services and a multi-country replication/awareness model.
• Nomi Network: Nonprofit combating human trafficking through survivor empowerment, vocational training, and employment programs including a social enterprise. Closely comparable to SA Foundation's model of combining long-term recovery with skills training and a social enterprise (Products of Hope/Global Wonders).
• Free the Slaves: International anti-trafficking nonprofit working on prevention, rescue, and restoration across multiple countries with survivor aftercare programs. Comparable in delivering international aftercare services and operating a multi-country partnership network.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): New York-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, education, and advocacy for commercially sexually exploited and trafficked girls and young women. Highly comparable to SA Foundation's residential recovery, education, and long-term support model for trafficking survivors.
• Lifeway Network: Nonprofit providing safe housing and long-term recovery services for women survivors of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in New York. Closely comparable to SA Foundation's residential recovery and life-skills support model for adult women survivors.
• Shared Hope International: Nonprofit focused on combating sex trafficking through prevention, protection, and restoration programs including survivor housing and recovery services. Comparable mission and service mix, with a strong policy advocacy layer SA Foundation does not emphasize.
• StreetLight USA: Residential recovery program for child sex trafficking victims providing housing, therapy, education, and life-skills development. Directly comparable to SA Foundation in residential long-term recovery for trafficking survivors, though focused specifically on minors.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Large nonprofit operating residential shelters and supportive housing for youth facing homelessness, trafficking, and exploitation across North America. Comparable in the residential housing and life-skills development service line for exploited youth, though it serves a broader homeless-youth population.
• Polaris Project: One of the largest anti-trafficking organizations in North America, operating the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and direct-service programs for trafficking survivors. Comparable to SA Foundation in mission focus (combating sex/labor trafficking) but operates at much broader scale and with a policy/advocacy emphasis rather than residential recovery.
• International Justice Mission: Large global anti-trafficking organization focused on rescue, restoration, and prosecution across multiple countries. Comparable mission but operates at significantly larger scale with a heavier law-enforcement/justice-system partnership orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/safoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/_saf.life
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/servants-anonymous-foundation

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Profiles3 records

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