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The Pledge to Stop Trafficking Press Conference
FRESNO, CA – Seven (7) area nonprofits and local law enforcement leaders will take over the streets of Fresno to fundraise for The Pledge to Stop Trafficking (PTST) campaign.
WHAT: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and local law enforcement and a coalition of valley-based nonprofits are joining forces to support to stop human trafficking in the Central Valley at a press conference.
This press conference will include PTST member organizations, volunteers and supporters from Fresno, including the Fresno Monsters and the Fresno State Hockey Team, take to the streets to raise awareness and collect money that will provide direct services to local victims of human trafficking.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Volunteers will be collecting support starting at 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
WHERE: Lifestyle Furniture
21 E Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
WHO: Deputy Chief Pat Farmer
Ana Lopez, Beauty for Ashes
Andrea Shabaglian, Made for Them
Sean Biggs, Fresno Police VICE Sargent
Debra Rush, Breaking the Chains
Ed Kaczmarek, Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ
Rodney Lowery, Fresno Police Chaplaincy
Ryan Townsend, Central Valley Justice Coalition
Torella Minor, Mollie’s House
Sarah Johnston Fresno EOC Central Valley Against Human Trafficking,
Lifestyle Furniture
Volunteers from Fresno Monsters
Volunteers from Fresno State Hockey Team
ABOUT PLEDGE TO STOP TRAFFICKING:
The Pledge to Stop Trafficking (PTST) is a coalition of seven local nonprofits that provide critical services and support to victims of sex trafficking. Money raised for the PTST Fund is distributed to those organizations that are working tirelessly to prevent human trafficking as well as provide direct support to help victims heal.
People may also support by visiting https://www.centralvalleycf.org/donors/funds/pledge-to-stop-trafficking-fund/.
Laura Maciel | Communications Manager
5260 North Palm Avenue Suite 122 | Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 825-6189 | Support Our Work | www.centralvalleycf.org
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