Stay Connected in Louisville
WHY LOUISVILLE?
46+
Adult entertainment industry establishments in Louisville
12,000+
Potential victims of exploitation and trafficking identified online
25th
Kentucky's ranking for its number of active human trafficking cases per capita in America.
Our Beginning
Sharing the hope & love of Jesus with exploited & trafficked women in Louisville…
Scarlet Hope began in Louisville in 2007 when founder Rachelle Starr felt called to go directly to women in the adult entertainment industry with the hope of Jesus.
What started with prayer and a home-cooked meal inside one strip club has grown into a consistent, relationship-based outreach model that now serves women weekly.
Louisville remains our founding and training hub. Many of the outreach processes and programs now used nationally were first developed here.
Add historic photo of early outreach if you have it.
Our Efforts
With the help of our volunteers, our team is making an impact, one woman at a time, through the following efforts.
We maintain consistent weekly presence inside local clubs and through digital outreach, building trust with women over time.
Get Involved
We cannot do any of this without our incredible team of volunteers. Read more about how you can serve and sign up for our next Volunteer Orientation.
A Place of Refuge in Louisville
In Louisville, we have a dedicated Resource Center where women can step into a safe, welcoming space outside of their work environments.
This space allows us to offer:
- • Bible studies and discipleship gatherings
- • One-on-one conversations and prayer
- • Case support and resource coordination
- • Practical needs such as clothing, hygiene supplies, and meals
- • Volunteer training and preparation
More than a building, the Resource Center is a place where women are known by name, welcomed without judgment, and invited into community.
Life at Scarlet Hope Louisville
Join an Outreach Team
Thursday | 8:30–12:00 AM
Volunteers bring meals into local clubs, build relationships, pray, and offer steady, respectful presence.
Cook Teams
Flexible scheduling
Prepare home-cooked meals for outreach nights.
Participate in Digital Outreach
Tuesday | 1:00–3:00 PM Thursday | 2:00–4:00 PM Virtual option available
Digital Outreach volunteers send messages of hope to women advertised online in Louisville, build relationships over time, pray with women, and connect them to local resources.
Gift Drops
Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas
Help assemble and deliver thoughtful gifts, write notes of encouragement, and participate in outreach tied to each holiday.
Impact in Louisville
70,937+
of women reached in 2025
6,680
of women requested prayer
2,504
referrals to safe partnerships and care programs
Behind every number is a woman who now knows she is seen, loved, and not forgotten by God.
Give hope to exploited & trafficked women in Louisville
Your donation will be designated to furthering our mission in Louisville, KY