Our Story

Welcome! My name is Karen David and I am the Director of The Treasure House. I am excited to share my story and mission with you:

In August 1999, I answered the call to move from my home in Tacoma, Washington to Mexico for the purpose of ministry. My first few years in Mexico were spent at a local language school where I had an immersive experience learning both the local language and culture. Over the course of my first ten years in Mexico, I opened a rehabilitation home for those addicted to drugs and alcohol and by 2013, had co-pastored two thriving church plants. Concurrent with those larger endeavors, I also was able to teach at a Bible School, tutor students in English, and work as a counselor. My goal and vision were to always be immersed in helping families and individuals in need. 

It was during this time that I witnessed the physical abuse and neglect of many young women. I began to share my concerns with other indigenous missionaries who furthermore opened my eyes to the desperate situation unraveling in Mexico, sex trafficking, and exploitation of young girls. I learned that city resources were few and infrastructure was rare which pulled my heart toward finding ways to help these victims. As a result, I began to pivot my ministry in this direction. My focus was simple: provide refuge and resources for victimized girls.

Linking arms with others who cared about the plight of these girls, I first came in contact with an organization, Fin de la Esclavitud A.C. (End of the Slavery). Their main purpose was to educate the public about human trafficking, in and around the state of Jalisco. The information we received from them, as well as The A21 Campaign (global awareness of human trafficking), ignited my passion and increased my efforts to play a part in helping these girls.

In 2014, I sought to establish The Treasure House. My first step in doing so was to identify key relationships. These included: a Mexican legal team, two orphanages, and a network of educators, social workers, administrators, and the Mexican Department of Victims of Criminals. The Treasure House then began to engage in direct conversation with government officials, the local and national police, the militia, and numerous social services. While this was, and is still, challenging due to corruption, government leadership, etc.,  I continued to faithfully and courageously invest in this ministry. Later in 2017, I was able to secure a housing structure, through a wonderful landlord (who also supported all the required permitting). With all the necessary steps having been taken, we solidified our mission:

1. Establish a safe and protected place for the girls to reside

2. Implement the following services: education (licensed teachers), social/emotional support (psychologists/therapists), and spiritual foundations (Bible study, devotionals, youth groups, VBS, etc.)

In November of 2017, The Treasure House was given custody of our first child - a 10-year-old who had been sexually exploited by a family member. As a proud mom of three adult children, and grandmother to eight grandchildren, the development of and work at the Treasure House is now my principal ministry and passion. I now consider myself a mom to many. As of October 2022, The Treasure House currently houses 11 girls and continues to grow. We welcome your partnership in support of The Treasure House mission.

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Here at Treasure House, God has provided and blessed us financially time and time again. However there are still many areas where we still need funding. We ask that you please seek God and consider making a donation or partnering with us financially.