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Happy 5th Birthday, Vaital! 🎉 We’re honored that you chose to celebrate this milestone with us at A Night of REST. Your support means the world to us and the survivors we walk alongside. Thank you for standing with us in the effort to end sex trafficking and for making your anniversary party a celebration of freedom, safety, and hope. Here’s to many more years of innovation, impact, and partnership. Together, we’re making a difference! 💜 It’s not too late to have your company celebration at A Night of REST! Join us and make your next milestone a meaningful one. https://lnkd.in/e2STY-6

🚫 Myth: "Sex trafficking victims always come from poverty." ✅ Reality: While poverty is a factor of vulnerability, victims of sex trafficking come from all income levels. It's important to recognize that sex trafficking can impact anyone, regardless of their background. By raising awareness, we can help prevent exploitation across all communities. 💪 Take a stand today: Support REST in expanding pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors. Every contribution counts! https://lnkd.in/gphhhNE6 #endsextrafficking #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #strongertogether #iwantrest

We’re incredibly grateful to our returning partner, Anchor Point Foundation, for their unwavering support as this year’s Independence Sponsor for A Night of REST! 🎉 Their commitment over the past eight years has made this event possible, and we couldn’t do it without them. Anchor Point Foundation supports organizations and individuals improving communities in areas like arts, education, climate, health, social justice, and more. Learn more about their incredible work: https://lnkd.in/gzyVgbt9 Want to support REST’s mission? There’s still time to become a sponsor and make a lasting impact, or you can secure your tickets today to be part of an unforgettable evening at A Night of REST! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/e2STY-6

🚨 Traffickers often use social media and online platforms to lure children into sex trafficking, regardless of their background or circumstances. They exploit trust and use manipulation, false promises, and deceit to target vulnerable individuals. 📱 🔍 Be aware of who your children are interacting with online, monitor their social media use, and educate them about the dangers. Together, we can help protect them from exploitation. 💪 Take action now: 🛡️ Monitor: Regularly check privacy settings on social media and discuss online safety with your children. 📚 Educate: Share resources about the signs of online exploitation and how to recognize grooming behaviors. https://lnkd.in/gB4nnU_q 🔗 Report: If you suspect trafficking, report it immediately to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Every step we take helps protect our community. Together, we can end online exploitation. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dh5MxUVH #endsextrafficking #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #strongertogether #iwantrest

📢 We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Hodges has joined REST as our new CEO! With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to our mission of expanding pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors of sex trafficking. 🎉 Her passion for supporting vulnerable communities and her dedication to creating lasting change will be pivotal as REST continues to grow and impact lives. 💜 Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth to the REST family! To learn more about her background, vision, and plans for REST, we invite you to read our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gkuDx7s2

🚫 Myth: "Traffickers don’t use the internet to exploit victims." ✅ Reality: Traffickers often use social media and the internet to recruit and exploit victims, targeting vulnerable individuals with false promises of jobs, relationships, or opportunities. 💔 Be cautious about sharing personal information and connecting with strangers online, and be aware of who your children are interacting with. It's important to know their internet friends. By staying informed, you can help prevent exploitation. 💻🚨 💖 Want to make a difference? Your support for REST directly provides survivors with freedom, safety, and hope. 💪 Every donation counts. Take action today to help end sex trafficking in our community. Together, we can create real change! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dh5MxUVH #endsextrafficking #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #strongertogether #iwantrest

📢 Sex trafficking happens here, in our communities, to people we know. It’s not just about abduction—it’s about manipulation, false promises, and emotional control. This isn’t a distant issue; it’s a reality for many around us. At REST, we’re dedicated to expanding pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors. But we can’t do it alone—we need your support. 💪 Take action now: 🎁 Invest in Brighter Futures: Your financial support enables us to provide critical resources and services to survivors, helping them achieve independence. https://lnkd.in/gxDi33Y5 📚 Educate Yourself: Learn to recognize the signs of trafficking in businesses around you. Your knowledge is the first step in taking action. https://lnkd.in/gB4nnU_q 🕒 Contribute Your Time: Join our efforts by volunteering with REST. Every hour you give makes a difference in the lives of survivors. https://lnkd.in/g5mPVFTu Together, we can make a difference. Every action counts. 💖 #endsextrafficking #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #strongertogether #iwantrest

🚫 Myth: "Victims are usually kidnapped." ✅ Reality: Many victims are lured in through false promises of jobs, love, or a better life. Sex trafficking often hides behind false hopes, making it even more difficult for victims to leave. 💔 Traffickers manipulate trust, leaving survivors trapped in dangerous situations. 🌱 You have the power to make an impact! Your donation to REST directly supports expanding pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for those who need it most. 💜 Support REST and help provide freedom, safety, and hope for those in need. Together, we can build a path to lasting change. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dh5MxUVH #endsextrafficking #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #strongertogether #iwantrest

📅 Guess what?! A Night of REST is just one month away! This year’s theme is “Cultivating Courage & Strength,” reflecting the incredible resilience of survivors and our shared commitment to walking alongside them on their healing journeys toward independence. 🌱💜 Don't miss out on this inspiring evening—dinner, storytelling, and community, all in support of a powerful cause. Seats are going fast, so secure your tickets before they're sold out! 🎟️ ✨ Claim your seat today: https://lnkd.in/g3nxkC9C Can't join us? You can still make a difference by donating! Your contribution will have a significant impact on survivors' lives: https://lnkd.in/gyFk-vzR

We’re deeply grateful to DNA for hosting our second Art Works: A Survivor's Showcase, and to everyone who made it such a heartfelt and impactful event. 💜 A huge thank you to the survivors who bravely contributed their artwork, the volunteers who helped set everything up, and everyone who stopped in to view the art and learn more about REST’s mission. Thanks to you, we gained new donors and raised funds to support survivors on their journey to freedom, safety, and hope. Special shoutout to Jacquelynn Loos and Josh Cuellar, who did a fabulous job coordinating the art pieces and getting everything set up! 🙌 We were deeply moved by the powerful emotional connections people made with the art. 💫 As we prepare for A Night of REST on October 17th, we invite you to consider contributing a community art piece to support survivors. 🎨 Together, we’re creating freedom through art! 💜