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Twenty-five years ago, a small church group welcomed a woman in need of assistance. This group of women soon recognized that sexual exploitation is a complex issue requiring a multitude of resources and a strong support system to address it effectively.
Libby Rice

By Libby Rice Senior Development Director Wellspring Living


What Mary Frances Bowley has created with her community of supporters is Wellspring Living, a sanctuary where youth and adult survivors of sexual exploitation can access comprehensive services to help them move forward. With each new challenge, Mary Frances and Wellspring Living identified the needs and developed pathways to provide the necessary support.

Wellspring Living is more than just a service; it’s a community. Today, we offer programs designed to meet survivors where they are and help them reach their desired goals. It takes both courage and resources to facilitate this journey.

Join Us for the Annual Courage Gala

Wellspring Living’s annual Courage Gala serves as our organization’s main fundraising event. This evening is not only about sharing information regarding our mission but also about celebrating our achievements. I am excited to be a part of this year’s celebration. Night of, we will hear from Hannah Pomquist (pictured left), a prominent American attorney who serves as the Chief of the Human 

Hannah Pomquist

Trafficking Prosecution Unit for the State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, a special guest from the Wellspring Living community will share her personal journey of carrying her own light into survivorhood and her seventeen years of working with Wellspring Living programming and hundreds of participants.

Our night would not be possible without amazing community participation and corporate sponsors like UPS, Delta Air Lines, Primerica, Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, Southwire, TBG Residential, Arnel Goldman Gregory, Georgia-Pacific, Delta Community Credit Union, Elevance Health Inc, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and many more. 

If you would like to join us in commemorating 25 years of supporting survivors, mark your calendar for a memorable evening on October 4th, 2026, at 6 PM in Atlanta, Georgia. We would be thrilled to have you with us.

For information on gala table sponsorships and corporate sponsorship opportunities, please click here.