SHECP is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to collaborate with our team, support the mission of SHECP, and represent its values when interacting with partners and the community. This position is a key link in supporting the efficient and smooth day-to-day operations of the organization. This individual will be part of a remote team, but some job responsibilities will require them to be in Lexington, VA on a semi-regular basis. The part-time administrative assistant will support the...

By Daphne Nwobike , 2025 SHECP Intern with Miriam's Kitchen My summer at Miriam’s Kitchen was remarkable and eye-opening. For two months, I worked with D.C.’s unhoused community in ways I never anticipated. Before my internship, I had never heard of Miriam’s Kitchen or paid much attention to D.C.’s housing crisis. My perception of the city was limited to its tourist attractions, political significance, and endless social activities. All I did was take from the city, unperturbed by the very...

By Annabelle Sutliff , 2025 SHECP Intern with the Tharros Place On the 8-hour drive from Virginia to Savannah, Georgia, I remember my head circling with ideas about what the summer would look like. I was driving to Tharros Place, a non-profit that both provides care for teenage girls that have survived human trafficking, while also educating the Chatham County community about child sex trafficking. It’s a young organization, but has already supported many girls throughout their healing...