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Is your group or organization interested in learning more about modern slavery and BTFF's work? BTFF is committed to bringing awareness to the issues of modern slavery and share our amazing mission to ensure survivors empowered to lead thriving lives. Contact us today to schedule a BTFF representative to speak at one of your upcoming events. Contact us at info@btff.org.
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Do you work for an organization who assists survivors or at-risk populations? Contact BTFF today to learn more about our Personal and Professional Development Workshops. We offer a wide array of BTFF is always seeking partner organizations to work alongside with to ensure survivors are empowered to lead thriving lives. Contact BTFF today to schedule a series of workshops for your clients today. Contact us at programs@btff.org.
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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.
We are also in need of netbooks, printer cartridges, paper, or gift certificates for office supplies. If you have any products or gift-certificates to donate please contact us at doantions@btff.org.
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We are looking for individuals who can help with admin/volunteer management, grant writing and events. If you are interested, please contact us immediately.
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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,
The summer has quickly flown by, yet we have been busy both expanding our capacity development and gearing up for some amazing events this fall.
Bridge to Freedom Foundation (BTFF) has managed to accomplish a great deal in our short life. When I last wrote, we were just days away from our biggest event ever, the Run for Freedom 5k, hosted by Foundation Fitness...which was an amazing success, check out the photos here. Now we write you with more news on some big upcoming events, the DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk and the Capital City Ball! We are excited about these opportunities that are allowing BTFF to be benefactor partners. This will help us to share our message, expand our reach, and to transition from an entirely volunteer-based organization to that of one with a funded core staff.
However, our new partnership growth also comes with a need for more support to fully achieve the benefits that these opportunities offer. Therefore, we are not only in need of your support to attend and spread the word about these great events, but we are also looking to expand our dedicated volunteer team. Please see our opportunities section if you would like to be part of history and be part of this new and exciting phase of BTFF; this will open many doors for countless survivors of modern slavery.
Thank you for your continued support we hope to see you at one of our amazing events soon!
For more information: Bridge to Freedom Foundation
Thank you f or your support,
Cassandra Clifford
Executive Director and Founder
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| BRIDGE TO FREEDOM FOUNDATION NEWS | |
 DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk Names Bridge to Freedom Foundation as Official Partner
BTFF is proud to announce that the 2011 DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk has chosen us as one of this years Walk Partners. This is an amazing opportunity for us to not only join our partners in the community to bring needed awareness and support to the cause, but to also raise funds for our capacity building and program development. As a DCSMS Walk Partner BTFF 85% of funds and sponsorship raised by our team will go directly to BTFF along with a share of the proceed from the entire event.
 Did you Participate in the Run for Freedom 5k? Spot yourself at the Finish-line!
We had a great time at the Run for Freedom 5k on 21 May. at Fletcher's Point in Washington DC. The event, which was hosted by Foundation Fitness brought out more than 300 runners and raised some great funds that will enable BTFF to increase our organizational capacity and programs.
If you ran then see if you can spot yourself crossing the finish line here. Thank you all for making the run such a successful event!
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New Bill in Congress Seeks to Make US Firms Take Steps Against Modern-day Slavery
House Representative Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-New York) has introduced a bill to require any company earning more than $100 million worldwide to provide details of their anti-slavery efforts through two sources; annual Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) filing, and the company website. Some companies are already voluntarily making such disclosures, including Hewlett-Packard, which has audited 681 of its 1,200-some production supply sites and posted details from the inspections to its website. The US Chamber of Commerce has not yet taken a public stance on the federal bill, although the California Chamber of Commerce had opposed a similar state measure that was approved in 2010. To read the full story, click here
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Human Trafficking Legislation
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced approval of a bill that enables trafficking victims convicted of prostitution to expunge their records. Criminal records are seen as creating additional harms to trafficking victims particularly because of their impact on access housing, employment, education, immigration status and parental rights. The bill also creates a new filing timeline for victims of sex trafficking because they often endure years of abuse at the hands of traffickers and customers before they are able to seek help. The changes go into effect on January 1, 2012. To read the full story, click here.
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Happy Hour - 22 September
Join the the Capital City Ball as they host a happy hour to benefit Bridge to Freedom, a 2011 Ball partner. $15 donation at the door, all proceeds go directly to BTFF's work to support survivors of modern slavery to lead thriving lives!
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: L2 Lounge at 3315 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC 20007
2011 DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk - 22 October
 The third annual DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk, which has become the largest anti-human trafficking event in Washington DC, includes a 5K walk, anti-trafficking resource fair, luminary speakers, and incredible musical performances. BTFF earns eighty-five percent of funds and sponsorship raised by our team., so please show your support by making a donation or registering to be a part of our team! The best news is that you don't have to be in DC and walk to help, you can support BTFF and the walk with your own fundraiser page. If your company is interested in sponsoring the entire wall then please mention BTFF with your sponsorship to ensure 85% goes to BTFF or contact us at info@btff.org!
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time: 8:00am-1:00pm Location: National Mall - Constitution Gardens
2011 Capital City Ball - 19 November
 We are delighted and honored to announce that we have been chosen as one of this years anti-trafficking non-profit benefactors for the 2011 Capital City Ball. We hope you'll join BTFF and our non-profit partners Courtney's House, WEAVE - Women Empowered Against Violence, and H.I.P.S. on November 19, 2011. BTFF is seeking both silent auction items and sponsorship, contact us at info@btff.ort if you would like to be involved further. Tickets are on sale now!
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 8:00pm-1:00am Location: The Washington Club at 15 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036
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 Fundraising and Events Volunteer - Anna McDevitt
I was born in India and raised in Northern Virginia. After earning my B.A. in Sociology at George Mason University, I am now working toward my Master's in Public Policy. I look forward to raising money and support, as well as orchestrating events for BTFF. I hope to one day develop anti-human trafficking policies that have a more holistic approach.
Are you looking to make impact the lives of survivors?
BTFF is always on the look out for dedicated volunteers to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for Interns and Fellows. We have many other Opportunities such as a need for Grant Writers as well as Fundraising and Events. For more opportunities and a volunteer application form please see our website.
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