A LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE LEARNING We’re Committed to Helping Trafficked Survivors
The Signature Smiles Dental team is committed to being more than just a dental practice in our community. We are neighbors and active members of the regions we serve, and in the work we do, we regularly meet people from all walks of life.
At RAHAB, survivors are given a second chance at life. They are provided with mentorships, resources, housing opportunities, and utilities to build healthier lives and receive the support they need to heal from the emotional, mental, and physical trauma that sexual
and physical assault can take from them. The organization also provides educational and training opportunities, much like the presentation our team participated in this fall. The goal for RAHAB is to build a community and network of support that allows trafficking victims to become survivors who can live full, happy, healthy lives. As RAHAB’s
Recently, our team invited Kali from RAHAB: A Ministry of Hope to speak with us about human trafficking, its prevalence in Ohio, and the ways in which we and our community can help. Our goal was to become better providers for trafficked victims and survivors and to raise more awareness in our communities.
One of the most shocking facts we learned was that Ohio is considered a “hot spot” for trafficking activity. With its blend of rural and urban neighborhoods, as well as its prevalence of vulnerable communities — like a high index of immigrant populations — Ohio has become a major state for human trafficking. However, as Kali explained, part of our increased numbers of survivors also stems from our local emphasis and discussions on abolishing human trafficking.
website states, “To truly end trafficking, communities need to put Truth and Love into action in concrete ways. We need to seek out and love our neighbors so that no one feels invisible.”
You can learn more about RAHAB, including how you can help their mission, by visiting RAHAB-Ministries.org.
VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Inspired by Delish.com
Our Patients Say It Best
INGREDIENTS • 1 small onion, sliced • 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided • 1/4 cup and 3 tbsp flour, divided
• 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs • 2 shallots, chopped • 8 oz can mushrooms, sliced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 lb green beans, cooked • 3 cups almond milk
DIRECTIONS 1. Set the oven to broil. 2. In a shallow baking pan, combine onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp flour, and panko breadcrumbs. 3. Broil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Afterward, preheat the oven to 375 F. 4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add shallots, mushrooms, and garlic, stirring until tender. 5. In a large bowl, mix mushroom mixture with the cooked green beans. 6. In the same skillet, add 4 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup of flour, whisking until golden. Gradually add the almond milk until it thickens, then toss with the green beans. 7. Transfer mixture into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes. 8. Add onion and breadcrumb mixture on top, then bake for another 5 minutes.
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