Founded in 2018 and officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2020, redM began in Houston with a simple but powerful mission: connect survivor care organizations with professionals willing to donate their skills and expertise through crowdsourced pro bono support. What started as a local effort quickly grew into a movement, giving professionals a meaningful way to take action while learning how to better protect and strengthen their communities. Through awareness campaigns, education, and community engagement, redM has helped people recognize how their unique talents and “superpowers” can create real impact in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

As the organization expanded, redM has remained 100% volunteer-led, with operating costs consistently staying under 10% of net proceeds. At its core, redM believes every person moves through a journey from awareness to action, and that this journey not only creates change in the community, but also develops stronger, more conscious leaders. This belief is reflected in the meaning behind the name redM: resourcing professionals, empowering society, developing leaders, and building a movement for change.

Today, redM has taken the model that proved successful in Houston and expanded it into communities around the world. With active volunteer leadership teams across more than 15 chapters, redM continues to turn small actions into lasting global impact.