After years of struggling with sexual, physical and substance abuse, she found her calling. Now she plans on helping others find theirs. Lobert, 46, founded Hookers for Jesus, a nonprofit that ministers to anyone in the sex industry, in During the trip, Lobert said she learned for the first time how to sell herself. I did as little as possible and got out. I went back to Minnesota a changed woman, basically. Did I want anyone to know? No one had any idea. It was a total secret.
When she was about 20, Lobert moved to Las Vegas with a boyfriend because her friend told her she could make good money. I had no way of contacting my family. I was trapped. In August , she overdosed on cocaine and had a heart attack.
While in the ambulance, she prayed to Jesus. After recovering, Lobert had an epiphany to change her views on life and help others. In , she hit the streets with a different approach, passing out her number to working girls and bringing them to church services at Valley Bible Fellowship, W. Sahara Ave. Members of the local Jewish community held a ceremony to dedicate names to unmarked graves at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Nearly three-quarters of American Jews said they feel less secure in the U. Lied Vincent Dining Facility. A year after the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct. More Stories. Annie Lobert believes in destiny and second chances.
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