Thought I’d send you some links to great projects that could use your support this month. You can go each day to Pepsi Refresh and vote for up to 10 projects! Quite a few to fight against Human Trafficking, how exciting!
These are the projects with my vote (for more info and to vote for them, click on their Project Title):
Empowering DC teens to avoid & escape exploitation & human trafficking
by FAIR Fund, Inc. – $50k (top 10 get funding)
*Running again in December!*
FAIR Fund is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit working to prevent human
trafficking of youth worldwide by building community leadership, providing education and empowerment programs, and offering compassionate intervention services. We have reached over 15,000 young people 11 countries since 2003.Goals
- Educate 1,000 at-risk teens to stay safe from trafficking
- Support teens in danger
- Provide access to shelter, medical services, and more for teens
- Build a community that can better assist exploited teens
Rebuild the lives of homeless, throwaway and trafficked youth
by Covenant House – $250k (top 2 get funding)
*Running again in December!*
(Also registered for a $50k grant here)
Covenant House is the largest privately-funded agency in America providing food, shelter, immediate crisis care and other important services to homeless, throwaway, and runaway kids. We strive to move each kid forward toward an independent adulthood free from the risk of future homelessness.
Goals
- To provide food to 1000 infants & toddlers in our Mother/Child program
- To help homeless mothers build a future for themselves & their babies
- To stay open 24/7/365 to any kid who comes to our door
Create a SMS: Freedom Helplines to combat trafficking in California!
by Survivors Connect – $50k (top 10 get funding)
I am an anthropologist who has spent the last 5 years studying modern-day slavery around the world. I have worked on the issue in several capacities – from Hill advocacy, victim service and research. My work earned me the Freedom Award in 2008 and since I have launched Survivors Connect.
Goals
- To create a text-based helpline for people to contact about slavery
- Train human rights advocates and aid workers about slavery
- Coordinate a network of first responders to rescue victims
- Prevent young people from becoming victim to slavery in the US
Fight Against Human Trafficking & Empower Survivors
by She Shall Go Free – $25k (top 10 get funding)
*Yay! They got their funding!*
She Shall Go Free was founded by two USC college students dedicated to fighting against human trafficking, gender based violence, and exploitation of women and girls. We focus on empowering survivors, raising awareness of sex trafficking, and supporting projects that aid at-risk women and survivors.
Goals
- To purchase 1,000 shirts for our AWARENESS & FUNDRAISING campaign
- To fund SCHOLARSHIPS for survivors for job training/basic education
- To purchase requested items for LOCAL SHELTERS aiding women/survivors
- To provide emergency financial ASSISTANCE to women in need
Teach immigrants English in Philadelphia, PA tended by Project SHINE
by Project SHINE
Develop the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
by Center for Progressive Leadership – $250k (top 2 get funding)
*Running again in December!*
Educate and empower young adults in PA to improve their communities
by Haile B. Johnston
*Yay! They got their funding!*
Teach Hip-Hop and Respect to inner-city youth
by Elementz Youth Center for Hip-Hop and Respect
*Yay! They got their funding!*
Open a home and youth center for teens in downtown Birmingham, AL
by The Village
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