The Winterville Chamber is honored to welcome Daughters of Worth as a new member serving girls and women impacted by trauma, violence, and human trafficking. Founded in 2015 by Liz Liles, Daughters of Worth is celebrating its 10th anniversary this June and continues to provide trauma-informed services across eastern North Carolina and beyond.
Daughters of Worth offers comprehensive support for individuals seeking to escape exploitation and is often the first call when someone is ready to flee a trafficker. Services include safety planning, emergency shelter, longer-term supportive housing, and recovery and relocation assistance. The organization serves 28 counties across 14 states and also operates a drop-in center by appointment for women in need of necessities. In addition to crisis response, Daughters of Worth works within detention centers to assist women transitioning back into the community and partners with local schools to provide prevention education and awareness.
At the core of Daughters of Worth is the belief that every person deserves to live free from the power, force, and coercion of another. Exploitation is often misunderstood, and those who are victimized did not choose these circumstances, but were targeted through vulnerability and control.
Founder Liz Liles holds a master’s degree in social work from ECU and serves as a North Carolina victim services practitioner and chaplain for the Beaufort County Detention Center. Through her leadership, Daughters of Worth remains a vital resource and voice for restoration in the community.
