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As we expand our client reach via workshops through our personal and professional development programs, we are finding the need for new personal care items, including beauty and nutritional products. If you have any products or gift-certificates to donate please contact us at doantions@btff.org.
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If you have reason to suspect that someone is a victim of human trafficking, please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline on (1-888-373-7888). Multilingual call specialists are on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential.
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Dear Supporters,
It was just a year ago that I wrote the first Bridge to Freedom Foundation (BTFF) year in review letter and here we are again, another year has quickly passed and what a year it has been. Last January we were amazed at our progress to go from an idea to an actual organization and begin to achieve so much as we began building BTFF, spending most of the year laying the foundation for our work. We are still laying that foundation, but it has grown larger and stronger this past year and we are increasing our capacity to help human trafficking survivors thrive!
I am continually amazed at what BTFF has managed to accomplish in such a short period of time, as we currently remain 100% volunteer led and thus often have a limited as capacity. However our success will be worth every struggle we faced and each hurdle we overcame. I get excited each day when I think about the possibilities and the impact we are going to make, and the lives we are going to affect! Nonetheless our growth is undeniable, this summer we were privileged to have an amazing nine Interns and Fellows and their passion for BTFF continues today as many continue to do as much as they can to promote BTFF. Luckily our office moved, as did I, so that BTFF could expand beyond the tiny walls of my former studio apartment where we started. We are now blessed to have an actual office in my new home and to see if full of interns this year has meant more than I can even express.
The long journey for BTFF is still new and each day continues to be a milestone as we achieve many more extraordinary firsts. One of our biggest accomplishments in 2010 was receiving our 501c3 determination letter from the IRS...a huge feat, as now we are able to seek funding via grants and corporate donors. Therefore we were thrilled to build our first corporate partnerships and sponsors; Acumen Solutions, Accelera Solutions, Webb Masson, and Body Marinade. The launch our new website, brochure and the BTFF newsletter were also exciting for us as we solidified our image and began to see our shift from a grassroots organization. This year also saw the inspiring launch of the "Little Bird" products and we are ending the year in style as we just launched the BTFF signature scents by Body Marinade. However it is also the support of the anti-trafficking community and our growing partnership with other organizations which key to our ability to provide sustainable services.
Over the past year we have been so blessed to expand our supporter network and the words of encouragement and support never fail to inspire us, thus we want to thank you as it is essential, so that we can provide these key services to survivors to enable them to lead the lives they choose. We look forward to the New Year as we begin to take on more client work and workshops that will empower more survivors to thrive.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2011!!
Sincerely,
Cassandra Clifford
Executive Director and Founder
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BTFF Golf Tournament Join BTFF for our First Annual Golf Tournament to April 18, 2011 from 7:30am - 12pm and tee-off for freedom this spring. Spread the word and and get your foursomes ready to join us as we hit the course for a day of fun.
Sponsorship are available at a variety of levels please click here to select your sponsorship level or contact info@btff.org for further information.
 Register by January 31, 2010 and pay only $89.99 per person, for a savings of over $35!
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MODERN DAY SLAVERY NEWS
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New Legislation in California
Starting January 2011, the new legislation, SB677, will allow courts to seize properties used in human trafficking including houses and vehicles. The law will also allow courts to impose penalties on traffickers up to $25,000 on top of any criminal sentence. For more information: Full Story and Bill
DC Trafficking Bill Fails to Pass Senate
The House passed domestic sex trafficking bill, but it was not passed Senate because of the amendment attached to it, which made it differed from the Senate bill. The bill, if implemented, would have established shelters in six regions and provided treatment and counseling to human trafficking victims. Full Story and Bill
Ohio Governor Signs New Human Trafficking Bill
The new legislation will provide law enforcement to crack down on sex trafficking and forced labor. It will also make human trafficking a second degree, stand alone felony with stronger penalties. For more information: Full Story and Bill
International News
Philippines: Governors proposed a bill to punish pimps in the Philippines. According to the report, the new bill will decriminalize prostitution and provide medical, counseling, and shelter, and legal services.
Ghana: The government introduced anti-human trafficking bill to strengthen the fight against the crime. The bill, if implement, will give law enforcement the tool to prosecute human trafficking facilitators with forged documents.
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