The Pathways Project Coalition, a coalition of area individual and business partners dedicated to fighting human sex trafficking in the Ozarks, gathered for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 17. At the meeting, Veloris Juneman shared several exciting updates:
Pathways Project Coalition has received nonprofit 501(c)(3) status in record time.
As a registered nonprofit, the Coalition has been notified they are the recipient of a $7,500 Skaggs Foundation education grant.
Jill Jamison is now serving as education coordinator for the Coalition.
Hundreds of students, parents and teachers have already received social media safety information through local events including presentations at area schools.
Pathways has been invited to provide team support for the Missouri Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force.
With greater awareness and forward progress, comes the need for more volunteers to help with the Coalition goals of awareness education, community presence, and advocacy. Current volunteer opportunities include these:
Sign up to volunteer at a fall festival or other event; they’re fun!
Join the education team to help design and distribute posters, make recommendations for educational events, and help connect with schools and churches.
Events Coordinator: Do you love events? This volunteer will coordinate a team.
Advocacy Volunteer: This could involve making phone calls to provide support services, meeting a victim for coffee and conversation, or providing a ride to additional resources or services. This opportunity requires specialized training, provided by trained Coalition members and experienced advocacy educators.
Can’t commit to volunteer in person right now? Helping a victim can be as simple as a few clicks on Amazon! Victims often leave dangerous situations with only the clothing they are wearing; a Pathways Go-Bag can make all the difference! Search Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks on Amazon to buy a few items or fill entire bags. With crisp fall weather around the corner, a soft blanket, one of the suggested items, can be a warm reminder that people care.
Look for Pathways at several upcoming area events, where you can chat with current volunteers and get more information:
October 1, Kimberling City Night Out
October 5, Forsyth Harvest Moon Festival
October 12, Hollister Grape & Fall Festival
October 19, Branson Prayer March
There will also be a Law Enforcement Training conducted in October.
Visit Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks on Facebook or email pathwayspco@gmail.com to get involved or to learn more.
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