An event poster showcasing a pottery in the park activity on August 19, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM at Hawthorne Park, with a blue sky background, colorful bunting, pink flowers, and an illustration of a woman pottery-making outdoors.

In-Person Offerings 2026

Join Us

Join us from 5-7 at Hawthorne Park for "Pottery in the Park with YAMT".

Rooted in slowing down, building community, and connecting back to your body through the arts, come paint some pottery with us in the park and connect with fellow YAMT members.

Pottery pieces are handmade by members of YAMT's From Wheel to Wellness Program and pieces to paint will range in design from mugs, plates, tiles, to mini bud vases! We look forward to seeing you there.  Registration is required, and new members are welcomed! 

Event is FREE

Date Offerings:

  • Wednesday, August 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Park, 1200 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Register Here (Non Members)
Register Here (Current Members)
Promotional flyer for 'From Wheel to Wellness' pottery group supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ survivors of trafficking, sex workers, and those impacted by the commercial sex industry through arts therapy. The flyer details group start date, location, eligibility, and registration information with a picture of hands shaping pottery on a wheel.

Join Us

Join YAMT for our

“From Wheel to Wellness Pottery” Program

From Wheel to Wellness aims to support BIPOC and LGBTQ+ survivors of trafficking, sex workers, and those impacted by the commercial sex industry through the arts.

  • Do you identify as a Person of color or LGBTQ+? (If not, all are welcome to apply)

  • Do you identify as a sex worker, trafficking survivor, or someone impacted by the commercial sex industry?

  • Do you want a space to process trauma symptoms, decrease PTSD symptoms, and increase support from fellow community members through art therapy?

Join us in our 16-week pottery class!

Group is FREE

Dates: August 30, 2026 - December 6th, 2026 (Sundays)

  • Sundays, starting August 30th from 9:30 - 12:30 pm

    (In-person Pottery Group)

  • NOTE: Time has changed from the previous flyer! Group is now ONLY on Sundays from 9:30 - 12:30 pm

Register Here (Non Members)
Register Here (Current Members)

2026 Survivor-led Support Groups

We are currently offering the following support groups for survivors throughout the United States.

**All groups are provided virtually (via Zoom) and 100% free; the pottery group is the only group provided in person.

** All groups are open to adults (18+) who identify as domestic trafficking survivors, sex workers, and those impacted by the commercial sex industry.

A diverse group of four women having a discussion in a modern, well-lit office or community space, seated in a semi-circle with some taking notes and holding cups.

    • For survivors who have been exploited/trafficked by a family member.

    • Are you struggling with dynamics within your family because of your trafficking experiences? Do you need a safe space to express how you have been impacted by your family, without the fear of judgment, shame or guilt? This group is specific for survivors who have been trafficked by their family members.

    *GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL GENDERS

    LGBTQ+ folx encouraged to register

    *Group is weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm (EST)

OPEN
Promotional flyer for a 6-week financial literacy group. The image shows two people sitting on a couch, one holding a laptop and some papers. The flyer includes information about the group, schedule, and target audience, emphasizing healing relationships with money for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC small business owners.

  • Registration REQUIRED! If you are not an active member of YAMT’s you have to apply to our program before taking the course.

    This 6-week course is designed for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC small business owners who identify as sex workers, trafficking survivors, or someone impacted by the commercial sex industry through the lens of unpacking the intersectional historical and systemic forces that contribute to cycles of economic struggle impacting how we show up in relation to money. Through addressing the roots of our behaviors and beliefs, we can transform how we show up in those important financial decision making moments.

    This course isn’t just about financial literacy—it’s about recognizing the power in our stories and using that knowledge to envision and create financial wellness for our lives.

    *GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL GENDERS AND SEXUAL IDENTITIES

Currently Closed

Please be mindful:

Our organization does not provide case management OR crisis management support

(i.e. if you are in danger or in need of exiting the commercial sex industry, finding resources for food, shelter, or immediate mental health crisis support - we do not provide these type of services)