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The 2011 Capital City Ball will raise money and awareness to
support the fight against human trafficking and modern-day
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2011 CHARITY BENEFICIARIES |
BRIDGE TO FREEDOM
Vision Statement:
The vision of Bridge to Freedom Foundation is one of a cohesive and sustainable anti-slavery movement that is empowered to work with victims as they transition out of oppression and into a thriving, well-rounded life of freedom.
Mission Statement:
Bridge to Freedom Foundation's mission is to ensure that all survivors of modern day slavery are able to build the skills and resources needed to escape the cycle of modern slavery and abuse while attaining and achieving lives they choose.
History:
Bridge to Freedom Foundation was founded in December 2008 to bridge gaps in information and services that hinder the growth of survivors of modern slavery. BTFF accomplishes this through research, program de-velopment and evaluations, services, and linking the for-profit, academic, and public worlds to the anti-slavery movement. Rather than provide duplicate services, BTFF prides itself on working with those in the anti-slavery movement to enhance and bridge gaps in next-step programs for survivors. BTFF's unique and individual focus seeks to move survivors past the point of survival and into a place where they can thrive.
Summary of main program to be funded by the CCB:
Bridge to Freedom Foundation's Personal Development Program seeks to give survivors of modern slavery a positive self image, both internally and externally. The program addresses the individual needs of each survi-vor in the program to ensure that they receive adequate support based on their individual needs and person-ality. The Personal Development Program will better prepare and enable clients to seek educational and pro-fessional development and provide them with the self-worth that they deserve, to take hold of, and advance their lives, to break the cycle of modern slavery and abuse. The Bridge to Freedom Foundation’s personal de-velopment program is truly be one of the first and major steps in bringing clients from surviving to thriving!
For more information please visit www.BridgetoFreedomFoundation.org.
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COURTNEY'S HOUSE
Courtney’s House is committed to providing a safe space and loving home environment - in a therapeutic and emotionally healing atmosphere - for domestic sex trafficked girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years. Courtney’s House is dedicated to the mission of ending domestic sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of all children. We focus our efforts on providing long-term group home and providing direct services.
The Courtney’s House initiative was started in August 2008. The organization was founded by Tina Frundt, herself a survivor of domestic child sex trafficking and the first United States winner for FREEDOM AWARDS. Ms. Frundt has also won the “Frederick Douglass Award” given to an individual who has survived slavery and is using his or her life in freedom to help others. This award named after Frederick Douglass , an escaped slave who became an influential author, diplomat and abolitionist, and helped to persuade President Lincoln to end American slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation.
Funds raised will help Courtney’s House to open a 6-bed long-term group home for sex- trafficked girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years – the only one of its kind in the Washington, D.C. area to cater specifically to this vital population segment.
For more information please visit www.CourtneysHouse.org.
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HIPS
HIPS' mission is to assist female, male and transgener individuals engaging in sex work in Washington, DC in leading healthy lives. Using a harm reduction model, HIPS' programs strive to address the impact the HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use have on the lives of individuals engaging in sex work.
HIPS was formed in 1993 by community representatives in response to the recognized need for specialized services for youth engaging in sex for gain in Washington, DC.
HIPS also serves street sex workers through our in house Peer Education program and our Client Advocacy counseling and referral program. HIPS' 24-hour hotline provides counseling and referrals to anyone in or affected by prostitution or sex work. Hotline counselors can answer helath questions or support parents whose sons or daughters are engaged in sex work. All of our services provide conprehensive, unconditional support, utilizing harm reduction models to assist youth and adults on the street to identify the skills they need or already have to make healthier life choices for themselves.
HIPS is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization that relies on support from over 100 dedicated volunteers, local community advocates, religious organizations, private foundations and businesses to support our work empowering people on the streets.
For more information please visit www.HIPS.org.
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WEAVE
WEAVE was founded in 1996 by four students at American University's Washington College of Law who had a vision for an organization that provides holistic services to victims of domestic violence in the District of Columbia.
The founders conducted a community needs assesment of domestic violence victims in Washington, D.C. Results of the survey revealed that many women were not receiving the wide range of legal services that they needed to achieve self-sufficiency and freedom from their abusers. Four specific gaps were identified:
- Legal services for domestic violence victims who need long-term representation in divorce, custody visitation, and other legal procedings were nearly non-existent except at very high cost.
- Legal service for the working poor who earn a salary above the poverty line were not available.
- There was a lack of support services among non-immigrant domestic violence victims.
- There was a lack of counseling and social services specifically geared toward domestic violence victims.
WEAVE engages the metropolitan Washington DC community in the elimination of intimate partner bause and other forms of gender-based violence through empowering, innovative, and holistic services.
- We embrace and respect difference.
- Our commitment to self-determination guides our work with survivors.
- We value the strengths and contributions of our teams and partners and are committed to open dialogue and accountability.
- We invest in our staff, volunteers and organization to enrich our work and strengthen our community.
- As a cornerstone in our community, we share our knowledge, compassion and leadership.
- We strive to end oppresion on individual, institutional and systemic levels.
For more information please visit www.WEAVEincorp.org.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
For media inquiries, email
Media@CapitalCityBall.org
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