Against the backdrop of several high-profile federal trials, state and community leaders today called on men to take a stand against human trafficking and the commercial sex trade. The goal is to enlist at least 75,000 men to join the cause.
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Post from Community: “Seating” expanded for ‘The Epidemic and The Game’ trauma treatment seminar on Sept. 11
Additional accommodations have been made after more people than expected registered for a free training on Saturday, Sept. 11 to assist people who have survived traumatic events.
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Post from Community: Convergence Resource Center celebrates Ebony Wright as its 2021 ‘Masterpiece Work of ART’
Four years ago, Ebony Wright was looking forward to being reunited with her seven children after three years in jail. She knew she never wanted to return and vowed this, her third term, needed to be her last. An unexpected encounter with a Convergence Resource Center (CRC) volunteer shortly before her release put her on the right path to her goal.
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Post from Community: Convergence Resource Center hopes to raise $50,000 as 17th annual fundraiser becomes online virtual event
Editor’s note: Posts from the Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. Although the end of a year-long global pandemic is in sight as more Americans are vaccinated against the Coronavirus, Convergence Resource Center (CRC) […]
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Post from Community: 41,000+ men pledge to fight human trafficking
The men’s movement to oppose human trafficking continues to gain momentum, six weeks after launching. As of yesterday, more than 41,350 men in Wisconsin and seven other states have taken the HEMAD pledge to stand against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of adults and children.
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Post from Community: COVID-19 not stopping men’s movement to end human trafficking
A men’s movement to oppose human trafficking is picking up steam despite lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Through December 20, more than 20,000 men in Wisconsin and seven other states have taken the HEMAD pledge to stand against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of adults and children.
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Post from Community: Nonprofit seeks 60,000 men to help end human trafficking
Editor’s note: Posts from the Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. A small faith-based nonprofit community service organization hopes to raise an army of at least 60,000 men before the end of the year […]
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Post from Community: Convergence Resource Center celebrates Chuntazia Cox as its 2020 ‘Masterpiece Work of ART’
One year ago, Chuntazia Cox was at a crossroads. She had been living life in the fast lane for ten years and knew deep inside it couldn’t last. Walking through the door of Convergence Resource Center (CRC) equipped her to walk away from a life of quick money, drugs and constant danger.
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Post from Community: Convergence Resource Center responds to pandemic by taking annual fundraiser online with a virtual event
The increased use of programs like Zoom and Facebook Live are helping keep friends and co-workers connected in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also were used by Convergence Resource Center (CRC) in place of the nonprofit’s annual fundraising dinner.
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Post from Community: Men’s campaign against human trafficking half-way to goal
Editor’s note: Our Posts from Community feature is a platform for community announcements and event postings. If you have a post to be considered, send it to info@milwaukeenns.org or submit it directly. A campaign to motivate men to take a public stand against the sex trade and human trafficking has passed the half-way point and is […]