About Us
Brightstar Community is a registered 501c3 non-profit and has been helping women escape the sex industry in New York since 2020. We partner with women survivors of sex trafficking, abuse, and addiction to help them find healing, empowerment, and freedom. We do this by providing free housing, economic independence, and a community of advocates.
What makes us different?
We are the only two-year residential program in Monroe County that helps adult women affected by addiction and sexual exploitation. By providing free housing, we are creating a safe place for recovery where survivors can uncover their true and authentic self.
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Our Impact
Our Core Values
Compassion: We treat all people with love and humility and without judgment.
Passion: We are dedicated to bringing an end to sexual exploitation, abuse and addiction and helping women find hope and freedom.
Commitment: We are accountable and dedicated to following through on our mission.
Transformation: We empower sex trafficking survivors and our community of advocates to be their best selves.
Passion + Commitment + Compassion = Transformation
Our Board
Sue Kirby, Founder & Board President
Alisha Gunsalus, LCSW
Carla Chiappetta, MS, RN, NP,
Dan Glading, AIA
Elizabeth Horning, MBA
Moses Robinson, Law Enforcement RCPD & Community Liaison
Annemarie Race, Board Secretary
Jackie Johnson, Board Treasurer