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why:
In order to be the change we wish to see in the world,
we are promoting justice by partnering with Daniel Homrich
from Innocence
Atlanta to tackle the dirty, overlooked problem
of Sex-Trafficking.
what: At Oktoberfest in downtown
Hickory (Oct. 12-13) our group will be see-sawing for
thirty hours to raise money and awareness to combat
sex trafficking, locally, regionally, nationally, and
internationally. Before the event, we will be asking
friends, neighbors, co-workers, families, and businesses
to be sponsors and donate pledges to this worthwhile
cause, as well as help us in getting the word out. |
get involved: During Oktoberfest
we will have a booth set up with a see-saw as well as an informational
table near the railroad tracks. We will take donations during
the 30 hour event at our booth. Also, Daniel Homrich, a 26
year old from Atlanta, with great passion to end this enormous
problem will be on hand at Oktoberfest to discuss the issue
with those who would like to know more. Please stop by to
see what this event is all about.
get informed: Martin Luther
King’s voice still echoes today when he exclaimed that,
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Our group will seek to be a voice to those without one, with
the hopes of helping some out of the slavery they are forced
into daily.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go to
Daniel Homrich’s organization in Atlanta, GA called
The Passport. Monies collected will fund the prevention, intervention,
and suppression efforts against sex-trafficking in Atlanta,
GA.
- Atlanta is the Most Sex-Trafficked city in the U.S. (along
with Las Vegas) and 10th in the World
- 90% of runaways become part of the Sex Trade Industry
- In all, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 underage girls
are prostituted in the United States, according to a University
of Pennsylvania study
- Child Sexual Exploitation is believed to be the world’s
third-biggest money maker for organized crime, said Stephanie
Davis, policy adviser to Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin
For more information about the organization we
are sponsoring you can go to the following website: www.thepassport.org
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