Several events were held in the Glenwood, MN, area in the autumn of 2019 that provided information, awareness, and discussion on the topic of ending human trafficking in their local community. “Local Resources and Trends” was held October 2, 2019, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Glenwood, MN. “Human Trafficking Panel Discussion” was held October 23, [...]
Northfield Rotary (District 5960) co-sponsored a panel discussion on Human Trafficking at the St. John's Lutheran Church (Women of the ELCA) evening program. Three Rotary panelists participated. For more information, contact Jean Wakely Assistant Governor of Area 4 Northfield, MN jeanwakely@gmail.com
The Rotary Club of Golden Valley, MN, held an event on January 7, 2019 featuring Sean Levesque, of Love2Hope, entitled “Travels Against Trafficking”. Sean has spent his entire career teaching and inspiring others through his roles as a teacher, personal coach, master trainer, instructor, and presenter. He is the co-founder (with wife, Kay) and executive director [...]
Three separate events were held as part of the initiative to stop human trafficking in Roseville, MN. This initiative is a partnership of the Roseville Police Foundation, Roseville Rotary, Roseville Visitors Association, and Grace Church all working together to fund Human Trafficking Efforts of Roseville Police Department. The 3 events were held as follows: September 18, [...]
Our club has a district grant to improve the facilities at Passageways, safe housing and programming for sex trafficked young men and women. Passageways is operated by The Link. There are 4 parts to our project. We hope to have all things completed by late fall of 2019. "Passageways Shelter and Housing Program provides emergency shelter beds [...]
The Rotary Club of Edina hosted a presentation and panel discussion on human trafficking on Thursday, September 19, 2019. They held a panel discussion with three experts who have dedicated their lives to stopping and addressing the effects of human trafficking. They included: Carla Marroquin (Founder and Director of Protect Me Protect); Kenna Dick (Detective with [...]
The Blaine/Ham Lake Rotary club hosted a Human Trafficking Community Forum to raise awareness and better educate our citizens. This forum featured a panelist format with representation from law enforcement and other non-profits that focus on reducing demand, prevention, and helping victims. The Fridley Rotary Club is also partnering directly with the Blaine/Ham Lake club on [...]
Eden Prairie Rotary club sponsored pilot training for the Eden Prairie Schools for Super Hero Kids that was funded with a Rotary club grant. The "Super Hero Kids Foundation" matched Rotary's grant and then matched it again with a $4,000 donation for pilot training for 4th-6th and 7th & 8th grades! The Rotary club then held the pilot [...]
An event entitled, “Next Steps Minnesota COMMUNITY DIALOG To End Human Trafficking, was held April 5, 2019, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, MN. The event was jointly sponsored by A.C.T. United of Carver County MN and the Rotary clubs of the City of Lakes Minneapolis, Chaska, and Waconia, MN. The event included a welcome address, [...]
The Roseville club hosted a fundraiser, Flights for Freedom, at BentBrewstillery on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 4 – 7 PM. Roseville Rotary, Roseville Police Foundation, Roseville Visitors Association, Grace Church and Roseville PD were all involved. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi spoke during the event. See more info on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedom-flights-tickets-57040869777
