When we use the term “human trafficking,” we mean a variety of illegal activities that share a common denominator: exploiting and controlling people for commercial profit. Not every instance of human trafficking involves sexual abuse and exploitation. Many other...
One of the reasons human trafficking, and particularly sex trafficking, is so difficult to combat is that the systems–and people–who perpetuate it operate in the shadows. Though, if you know what you’re looking for, they’re hidden in plain sight. From the hotel...
Summer is in full swing here in Jacksonville, Florida, (Even though the official start of summer isn’t here yet we are feeling the heat)! For many of us at Rethreaded, our summer weekends are filled with trips to the beach, road trips, kayaking, or time spent enjoying...
It is Volunteer Appreciation Week! Here at Rethreaded, we are blessed by the amount of volunteers that come in day-after-day to support us! Our volunteers strip leather, wash leather and fold our up-cycled t-shirt towels. Marilyn is one of our veteran volunteers, she...
Caged BirdBy: Maya Angelou A free bird leapson the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current endsand dips his wingin the orange sun raysand dares to claim the sky.But a bird that stalksdown his narrow cagecan seldom see throughhis bars of ragehis wings...
Join us for Women Empowering Women, a community favorite. This educational networking event includes an empowering session on the Rethreaded Process and authentic breakout groups with like-minded women in our community. There will be drinks, snacks, networking, and personal growth. Ticket proceeds help to fund employment and supportive services for survivors at Rethreaded.
Mukti Freedom Gala
The Mukti Gala is Rethreaded’s largest annual fundraiser. This “freedom” gala includes a champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and meaningful stories from Rethreaded’s staff and community.
Human Trafficking Awareness Panel
Join us for our annual Human Trafficking Awareness Panel as we discuss prevention, dispel myths, and learn how to empower survivors. Engage with experts and survivor advocates as they share their insights, experiences, and perspectives. Panel topics range from creating advocates for change in our communities to what a survivor's journey can teach us about healing. Walk away with a deeper understanding of human trafficking and how you can advocate for survivors every day. Ticket proceeds help to fund employment and supportive services for survivors at Rethreaded.
Birthday Party
Celebrate Rethreaded’s Birthday with us! There will be fun, raffles, tasty treats, and much more. We celebrate each year with a fresh theme and lots of surprises. And most importantly we celebrate the survivors at Rethreaded who are reclaiming their lives and paving the way for the next survivors. Be sure to stop in and help us celebrate another incredible year! Tickets are free and this is a family-friendly event, all are welcome!
