Dear Friends,


Over the last few weeks we have shared information with you about a critical gap in our community response to human trafficking - the lack of emergency services, particularly immediate access to safe housing. Voluntad is not content to continue with business as usual and look the other way. How can we turn people away without fighting to fill this gap? That’s not who we are, and we don’t believe that’s who you are. 


Based on our years of experience and direct work with hundreds of people over the years, we know what it takes to change the life of a human trafficking victim. We are doing that work every day. 


Here’s a sample of what we did this year to change lives:


  • Developed 198 safety plans 


  • Met for 136 housing assistance sessions


  • Secured permanent housing for 24 people


  • Provided temporary rental assistance through 89 housing plans that create independence and self-sufficiency


  • Met for 319 case management sessions that included advocacy and assistance with benefits, jobs, and education


When we can’t help someone in immediate need, these are the types of services they can’t access. As you know, it could take weeks, months or even years for a trafficking victim to have even one next chance to ask for help.


How, as a community, can we accept that cost when a few dollars could change everything? 


We understand all the distractions you face, and all the needs you see around you. Through your focus and the gift of your attention to the issue of human trafficking, you are helping our community, our country, and our world move the needle on this issue. Will you deepen your focus?


Come along with us as we take the next step.  Let’s make sure that no one who tries to leave a trafficker falls into the deadly, dangerous gap we see in our community. 


We invite you to give survivors 365 Nights of Safety through a gift on Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 6. Go to coloradogives.org/voluntad to make your donation.

You have my attention!

Thank you for your focus and support,

Caroline McKinnon, 

Executive Director, Voluntad

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