LEHIGH VALLEY ANTI-TRAFFICKING WEEK |
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This week is the 2nd annual Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking (LVAT) week. It is a seven day awareness campaign that launched in 2019 and provides an opportunity to raise awareness about human trafficking and modern day slavery. Its purpose is to encourage government, local authorities, companies, charities, and individuals to do what they can to address the problem.
The Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Collaborative is comprised of several social justice organizations dedicated to fighting for justice on the front lines and include: Aspire to Autonomy, Bethlehem Rotary, Bloom, Crime Victims Council, LVHN Street Medicine, Marsy’s Law, Truth for Women, VAST (The Valley Against Sex Trafficking), and Valley Youth House.
Consider attending NOT FOR SALE, an evening of sharing poetry and music this Saturday November 14th from 7-8 p.m. NOT FOR SALE is a virtual event coordinated in partnership with the Touchstone Theater that brings together survivors, allies and advocates to share stories of love and survival. Registration is required – CLICK HERE to register.
Fighting for freedom with you,
Carol Andersen
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Over the past few months, we have been working with the team at Enter.net to design a new website that better represents who we are and what we do at Truth for Women. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We plan make continual updates to this site to provide more educational information about the sex trafficking industry, as well as more stories about our survivors and how you can get involved in supporting our mission. Thank you to Justin Corsa and his team at Enter.net.
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4TH ANNUAL TASTING FOR TRUTH FUNDRAISER |
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Our 4th Annual Tasting for Truth held on October 24 was an amazing night with close to 200 attendees who were able to enjoy an evening of tasty food, nice conversation and live music. Although there was a chill in the air, everyone's hearts were warmed by Alyssa (a survivor) as she shared her remarkable story of having been trafficked right here in the Lehigh Valley. |
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This year has been filled with challenges and, as a result, many homes like ours have closed. Events like Tasting for Truth help raise necessary resources to provide sanctuary and emergency stabilization for survivors of sex trafficking in the Lehigh Valley. We greatly appreciate organizations and individuals that stepped up to sponsor this event, such as our Title Sponsor, the Kiel Group.
Unfortunately, we did not reach our fundraising goal of $50,000 for this event. Our work depends entirely on the generosity of individuals who understand the importance of creating safe and healing spaces for victims of this horrific injustice. So please, if possible, give your best tax-deductible gift today using the secure link below. With your help, we will tirelessly continue to provide restoration to survivors like Alyssa as they build new lives and meaningful futures.
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And, we can't forget to acknowledge all of the wonderful organizations and individuals that sponsored our event, as well as Sally Ryan and the host committee for putting the event together. Thank you!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor: Kiel Group
Platinum Sponsor: Air Products
Sliver Sponsors: Dennis Benner & Ann Carpenter; Burkholder HVAC; Concannon Miller; Michael & Mary de Castro; Enter.net; Globas Medical; Huber, Waldron & Williams, LLP; Jim & Sally Ryan; Lubbe Family & Gardens of Grace by Susan; St. Luke's University Health Network; Stark Financial Group; Teleperformance; and Wood Heat
Bronze Sponsors: ASR Media; Boyle Construction; County Pest Control; Erwin Forest; Robert Heisler & Maureen O'Meara; Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique; Hendricks & Sons Auto Service; Michael & Maryann Hilton; The Impact Project; Insulation Corporation of America; Khine Zaw; Solomon & Mercy Samuel; Lauren Sorrentino & Ed Flowerdew; Wealth Shield Financial LLC
In-Kind: KSA&D; L-A VideoProductions; and Triple Sun
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NEW MONTHLY COMMITMENT OPTIONS |
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Our work, and the hope of the women we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations and sponsors. Please consider supporting Truth for Women with your tax-deductible gift.
In addition to one-time donations, we are now offering four monthly giving options:
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$29/Month - Wellness: Welcome Basket and Recreation
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$59/Month - Safety: Group Counseling, Secure Housing, Medical, and Dental
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$89/Month - Healing: Trauma-informed Staff, One-to-One Counseling
- $150/Month - A Night of Sanctuary
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- We will be closed on November 26
- Black Friday Weekend Sale November 27 & 28 - 15% off your total purchase (excluding gift certificates)
- For every $50 spent, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $15 gift certificate.
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NEW: TRUTH HOME WISH LIST NOW ON AMAZON |
As we welcome new survivors into our Truth Home on a regular basis and are in constant need of restocking essential items for them, we have created an Amazon Wish List. The online list makes it easy for you to pick out items that our survivors need while staying in the Truth Home and have them sent directly to Truth for Women. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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TFW HEART PENDANTS AND PINS ARE AVAILABLE! |
We have the TFW hearts available in both pendant and pin forms. These make great gifts. You can purchase your charms or pins on our website at the link below or visit My Sister's Closet, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Do you frequently shop on Amazon? Why not make a difference with each of your purchases? Simply choose "Truth for Women" as your organization of choice on Amazon Smile and a portion of all purchases will be donated to TFW.
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Truth for Women is a non-profit organization providing sanctuary for survivors of sex trafficking through our Truth Home, a safe haven for emergency stabilization. Through its 24-hour care, the Truth Home empowers women to heal and create a new future. In addition, Truth for Women has an upscale resale boutique, My Sister's Closet, based in Bethlehem, Pa., that provides financial support for the organization and skills training for women in transition.
Truth for Women
3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5755
info@truthforwomen.org
www.TruthforWomen.org
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