Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week 2021
Our Why
What is Human Trafficking?
The United Nations provides a definition of human trafficking which can be broken down into three essential elements:
1. The acquisition of a person
2. By means of deception or coercion
3. For the purpose of exploitation
Human trafficking, or modern-day slavery – at its core – is the control and exploitation of vulnerable individuals for a profit. People are exploited in all manner of ways, such as sexual exploitation, forced labor, domestic servitude, forced criminal activity, sham marriages, and organ removal.
Our Mission
The mission of Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week is to abolish human trafficking in our community by building a united front to educate and equip our community to take action.
We are launching our 3rd Annual Awareness Week campaign and we would be honored to have your company participate as a sponsor. Your financial investment will allow us to continue to spread awareness and offer more comprehensive services to survivors in our community. You will be featured as an advocate and partner during the week of events according to your level of giving.
Calendar of Events
Saturday November 6th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Voices of Survivors Project
Moravian University at Prosser Auditorium – Haupert Union Building Unit 2, 1119 Monocacy Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-survivors-project-tickets
Tuesday November 9th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
Venture X Bethlehem – 306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM -Not For Sale and Candle Vigil
Bethlehem Rose Garden – Corner 8th AVE and Broad Streets
Friday November 12th
7:30 AM – 9:00 – Survivor Leader Breakfast
Laros Estate, Home of Laura Bennett Shelton – 2512 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18017
Tickets: https://whennow.com/event/survivors-award-breakfast
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
Sunday November 7th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Red Sand Project/Coffee Conversation
Deja Brew Coffeehouse & Deli-101 W 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Wednesday November 10th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Art Presentation and Mixer
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks – 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Saturday November 13th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
Lehigh Valley Red Sand Project
We are encouraging families, faith-based organizations, community organizations, and businesses to hold their own Red Sand installment.
Monday November 8th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Empowering Women in the Fight Against Sex Trafficking
Virtual Event With Northampton County DA’s Office
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85498783008…
Meeting ID: 854 9878 3008
Passcode: 316345
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
Cafe the Lodge – 427 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Thursday November 11th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Red Sand Project and Coffee Conversation
Terra Cafe – 321 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042
Coffee House Conversations
Come out to one of Lehigh Valley’s splendid coffee shops who have opened up their doors to host a conversation about the anti-human trafficking work that is taking place in our area.
Lehigh Valley’s anti-trafficking organizations will be providing knowledgeable people to help you as a community member be aware of what is happening how you can help.
Not For Sale and
Candle Vigil
Join us at our candlelight vigil to honor the survivors of sex trafficking and to show those who are silently suffering that they are not alone. You will hear powerful stories and poetry about survival and resilience. The musical performances will help soften the harsh realities of living on the streets.
Red Sand
Projects
The Red Sand Project, which symbolizes victims who have “fallen through the cracks” and are unnoticed by the system and the community. The project was created by artist Molly Gochman and uses red sand that is placed in the cracks of sidewalks to raise awareness to “modern-day slavery.” The grains of sand represent the millions of men, women and children from around the world that are in slavery today.
Survivor Leader
Breakfast
Survivor’s Award Breakfast, celebrating and commemorating the survivor leaders in the Lehigh Valley who help make a difference in the lives of others every day.
Voices of Survivors Project
The Voices of Survivors Project came from a dissertation study conducted to directly highlight the voices of survivors and their expressed experiences, especially after separation from the trafficker.
Come attend a visual walk-through of the Voices of Survivors Project Photo Exhibit and participate in a Q and A with the author, Dr. Heather Evans, LCSW.
Empowering Survivors
Panel Discussion
Hosted by the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, please join us during Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week for a virtual panel on the unfortunate prevalence of sex trafficking in our area. Gain an understanding of the processes of investigating these crimes from the Northampton County District Attorney and his prosecutors, and learn about the selfless work done by local nonprofits to empower survivors.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85498783008…
Meeting ID: 854 9878 3008
Passcode: 316345
Level Breakdown
Frontline Level - $5,000
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Signage at all events
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Facebook
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Print your company logo on and T-shirt
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Allow you to have a Marketing Table at any event during the week
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Opportunity to introduce or Speak at an event
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Premium Seating at Breakfast
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Banner AD
Freedom Level - $2,500
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Signage at all events
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post your sponsorship on our Website, Facebook
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Print your company logo on T-shirt
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Allow you to have a Marketing Table at any event during the week
Protector Level - $1,500
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Signage at 3 events
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Print your company logo on T-shirt
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Social Media
Awareness level - $500
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Signage at 1 event
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Social Media
Ally Level - $350
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Social Media
Hope Level - $200
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Social Media
Support Level - $100
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Post your sponsorship on our Website, Social Media
***ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM LVAT WEEK WILL BE USED FOR DIRECT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS
LVAT Week 2021 Sponsors
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