WORCESTER—In a national show of support for anti-trafficking efforts, The Jensen Project has announced its 2025 GrantTank recipients—21 organizations working to combat sexual exploitation and support survivors.
Among them is Worcester’s own Safe Exit Initiative, which continues to receive funding as part of the philanthropic organization’s effort to drive long-term, survivor-centered change.
Since its launch in 2021, the Jensen Project’s GrantTank initiative has distributed more than $11 million to grassroots and national programs across 15 states. This year’s grants alone total over $2.3 million and prioritize key areas such as housing, economic empowerment, and tech-enabled solutions.
Safe Exit Initiative, a continuing GrantTank recipient, provides critical services in Worcester and the surrounding area, offering survivors pathways out of the sex trade through trauma-informed care, case management, and direct support. The organization is among a select group of nonprofits that the Jensen Project considers leaders in “dignity-centered, systemic change.”
“This isn’t a one-time gift—it’s a partnership,” said Jensen Project founder Janet Jensen in the announcement. “We invest in organizations that are trusted in their communities, accountable in their approach, and relentless in their advocacy.”
Other 2025 grantees include national and regional nonprofits such as Allies Against Slavery, Street Grace, and New Friends New Life in Dallas. The selection process, according to the announcement, emphasized sustainability, transparency, and survivor leadership.
GrantTank was created to foster not just funding, but collaboration. “Many of these groups work in isolation,” Jensen said. “Our goal is to build a connected network of support—one where organizations learn from each other, grow together, and have the stability to keep fighting for change.”
