What is the life expectancy of a dragonfly?
WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A DRAGONFLY? Dragonflies have a lifespan of 2 to 365 days on the wing, depending on the species. They spend most of their life in water as nymphs—from months to several years, depending on the species—and only a few weeks flying about as an adult.
Does the dragonfly have double wings?
The dragonfly has two sets of wings — one behind the other — that can be used in tandem or independently. Running through each wing is a network of veins that adds strength and flexibility. This allows the dragonfly to curve and cut through the air, Bickel says.
What is the lifecycle of the Dragonfly?
Dragonfly Life Cycle: Crossword Puzzle
- Directions. Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each of the given clues. ...
- Across. The __________ of a dragonfly is short, typically not more than two months. ...
- Down. While mating, a female dragonfly deposits __________ on a suitable substrate, usually on plants near calm waters.
- Answer Key
What does a dragonfly symbolize in the Bible?
What Does A Dragonfly Symbolize In The Bible?
- Determination And Power. The movements of a dragonfly are baffling. ...
- Going The Extra Mile. The dragonfly, as it flies through the water, symbolizes a divine act of going beyond the ordinary or superficial into the deep things of life.
- Symbol Of Light And Positivity. ...
- Conclusion. ...
What is Dragonfly Home?
The Dragonfly Home staff is passionate about providing care and assistance in a comfortable, cozy setting. Our goal is to create a place where human trafficking victim/survivors can experience relief and restoration in the warm, inviting setting of home.
What is a survivor at Dragonfly?
Survivor Residents will receive comprehensive care and services in a restorative home setting at The Dragonfly Home. The staff will work to make sure all Survivor Residents’ basic needs are met, as well as needs that are specific to those who have suffered the trauma of human trafficking. A few examples of those kinds of needs include:
Non-Residential Care
At the HTRRC, survivors of trafficking can get help in a welcoming and comfortable place. Our therapy rooms feel more like living rooms where you can relax on the couch with a soft blanket and grab a drink and a snack! We are passionate about listening so that each person’s unique needs are met and goals are achieved.
Services Provided at The Dragonfly Home and through Community Partners
The Dragonfly Home is dedicated to helping victim/survivors of human trafficking with anything they need and whatever goals they want to pursue! We provide services at the HTRRC and through our network of trusted community partners who want to help. We can provide and/or connect victim/survivors to the following services*:
Mission and Vision Statement
The Dragonfly Home exists because we believe that every victim-survivor of human trafficking deserves freedom and the opportunity to pursue a new life. We walk alongside these courageous and resilient individuals to provide whatever they need on their path to independence and restoration.
History
The Dragonfly Home was founded in March 2016 and received certification from the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General in November 2016.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Called out of a successful career in the corporate world, Whitney has worked full time providing direct care to human trafficking victim/survivors and anti-human trafficking advocacy since 2012. Whitney has witnessed firsthand the need for increased services for human trafficking victims outside of the residential setting.
Co-Founder & Program Director
With an extensive background in serving health care and human service organizations, our Program Director and Co-Founder brings to The Dragonfly Home three years of experience as Program Director for an OKC-based residential program for adult women survivors of sex trafficking.
TICKETS
Access for SIX PEOPLE to in-person Crown of Beauty Gala and plated meal by Embassy Suites.
SPONSORSHIPS
Each sponsorship includes tickets to either the in-person or virtual gala and marketing benefits commensurate with the sponsorship level.
Providing Shelter For Adult Women Victim/Survivors of Sex Trafficking
24-Hour Care
- Our Residential Program will provide care around the clock, 24 hours a day. That means that Dragonfly Residential Advocates who specialize in providing care for human trafficking survivors will be on-site to provide support at any time, day or night. Survivor Residents will receive comprehensive care and services in a restorative home setting at The Dragonfly Home. The staf…
A Place Like Home
- The Dragonfly Home staff is passionate about providing care and assistance in a comfortable, cozy setting. Our goal is to create a place where human trafficking victim/survivors can experience relief and restoration in the warm, inviting setting of home.
Empowerment and Restoration
- One of the cruelest aspects of human trafficking is that traffickers rip away their victim’s power to make choices. Another is that traffickers work to make sure their victims can’t see any hope for a different life, one where they can dream and set goals. At The Dragonfly Home Residential Program, our Residential Advocates will be dedicated to getting to know our Survivor Residents …
Connection to Services
- Through many community partnerships in Oklahoma City and around Oklahoma, The Dragonfly Home will connect Survivor Residents to a variety of services, including, but not limited to*: