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About Heartdance

HeartDance Foundation, established in 2008, is a volunteer-led organization driven by lived experienced experts dedicated to combating sexual exploitation and human trafficking. We assist victims and survivors, offer specialized human trafficking training to businesses, churches and community, implement strip club outreach, spiritual retreats, connections to workforce development, and provide education to engage in legislative advocacy. All services and initiatives are delivered by volunteers who generously contribute their time and talents without financial gain.

Our Leadership Team

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    Dotti Groover-Skipper

    FOUNDER

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    Stephanie McMullen

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

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    Tara Walker

    OUTREACH DIRECTOR

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    Mark Walker

    SECURITY DIRECTOR AND LEAD FOR MEN OF VALOR

FAQs

HeartDance Strip Club Ministry Outreach

"Too Close to Home"

Tampa is known for its many strip clubs and adult entertainment establishments, which are grooming grounds for sex trafficking.

Tampa Bay is one of the top destination spots in Florida for Human Trafficking and ranks third in the US for the number of calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

The Tampa Underground Network

Heartdance Foundation is a member of the Tampa Underground Network - a network of ministries and "microchurches" that inspires, empowers, engages, and connects leaders in the city.