Stop Traffic Walk-Asheville Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking
Stop Traffic Walk-Asheville Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking
About Stop Traffic Walk-Asheville
The Stop Traffic Walk raises funds for the nation’s largest human trafficking rescue & rehabilitation operation in North America and also funds the Hope Starts Here program through the Asheville Dream Center. The funds you raise through Stop Traffic Walk will help rescue trafficked individuals, and give them the skills necessary to build a strong and vibrant life.
The Stop Traffic Walk event will open at 11am with bounce houses and games for children, food vendors, entertainment, and more. The walk will take place at 1pm through downtown Asheville. It will be less than a mile. This is your time to take a stand for the injustice that is taking place today and also show your support for those who have survived.
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Asheville Dream Center
828-772-0429
apennell@ashevilledreamcenter.org
Why Participate?
HUMAN TRAFFICKING. It’s modern-day slavery. And it’s believed to be the third-largest criminal activity in the world. There are an estimated 40 million victims of human trafficking, globally.
The Stop Traffic Walk raises funds for the nation’s largest human trafficking rescue & rehabilitation operation in North America. The funds you raise through the Stop Traffic Walks in Asheville will also help local efforts to raise awareness through the Hope Starts Here program. Our goal is to rescue trafficked individuals, and give them the skills necessary to build a strong and vibrant life.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
30,000 square foot of space for healing care
12 safe beds for boys and young men
41 safe beds for girls and young women
100 sex trafficking survivors served each year
$46K per year per survivor in healing costs
10 Years passing legislation to help victims