Innovations HTC

08/27/2026

💜 Join Us for 2026 Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Innovations HTC is proud to stand alongside Franklin Street Harm Reduction, Thurston County, and our fellow community partners for a day of remembrance, connection, community care, and hope.

Overdose impacts individuals, families, and entire communities. On September 2, we will come together to honor the lives we have lost, support those who carry their memory, and recognize that every life is worthy of dignity, compassion, and care.

💜 2026 Overdose Awareness Day
📅 September 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 704 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Join us for community connection, art projects, resources, camaraderie, and a celebration of the lives of those lost to overdose.

At Innovations HTC, we know that substance use, homelessness, trauma, exploitation, and human trafficking can intersect in complex ways. Stigma should never be a barrier to safety, support, or healing.

Come stand with us as we remember those we have lost, support those who are still here, and strengthen a community where everyone knows their life has value. 💜

In memory. In community. In hope.

08/27/2026

Innovations is honored to be a part of and recognized as a community partner from the Thurston County Board of Commissioners for the Health and Wellness proclamation. Our Executive Director attended the meeting alongside the Thurston County Resource HUB, Intercity Transit, Evergreen Direct Credit Union and the Thurston County Food Bank.

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners read a joint proclamation for the two national observances ahead of its Tuesday, Aug. 18 meeting.

National Wellness Month raises “awareness about the importance of the wellbeing of Thurston County residents” and celebrates the organizations contributing to a healthy community, Commissioner Wayne Fournier read from the proclamation on Tuesday.

National Recovery Month, the proclamation reads, serves as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of those recovering from mental health and substance use conditions, and shares appreciation for organizations supporting Thurston County residents in that recovery work.

Among the organizations recognized for their work to promote wellness and recovery in Thurston County was Intercity Transit, which provided roughly 4.3 million rides within Thurston County in 2025.

“We've known for quite some time that public transit plays an important role in the health and well-being of our community by providing transportation to jobs, schools, and community activities, reducing congestion on local roads by allowing more modes travel, helping seniors and people with disabilities remain independent, providing both commuter and lifeline services to community members,” said Intercity Transit General Manager Emly Bergkamp.

More here: https://tinyurl.com/y5dt9rv4

08/25/2026

Come see Innovations staff at the Tacoma Dome for an amazing back to school event hosted by Tacoma Police Department.

08/24/2026

💜 Remember. Support. Hope. 💜

Innovations HTC is honored to support the 10th Annual Mason County Overdose Awareness events as our community comes together to remember the lives lost to overdose, support those impacted by addiction, and bring hope to individuals and families throughout Mason County.

Overdose touches families, friends, survivors, and entire communities. These events provide a space to remember loved ones, connect with local resources, reduce stigma, and remind those who are struggling that they are seen and their lives matter.

💜 BELFAIR — Thursday, August 27
📍 Belfair Community Church
Resource Fair: 3:00 PM
Gather for Walk: 5:45 PM
Walk Begins: 6:05 PM

💜 SHELTON — Friday, August 28
📍 Kneeland Park
Resource Fair: 3:00 PM
Gather for Walk: 5:45 PM
Walk Begins: 6:05 PM

A special remembrance project will also honor loved ones who have been lost to overdose. If you would like someone included, please reach out to the event organizers through their Facebook post.

At Innovations HTC, we recognize the intersections between trauma, substance use, homelessness, exploitation, and human trafficking. Compassion, harm reduction, connection, and access to support can save lives.

We invite our Mason County community to join us as we remember those we have lost, support those who are still with us, and hold onto hope for recovery and healing. 💜

No one should be forgotten. No one should have to struggle alone.

08/22/2026

Innovations trainer went out to Shelton Rotary and spoke on human trafficking and provided an overview of what to look for in the community, how to respond, and what the community can do. It was a powerful message given and we are looking forward to continued training in Mason County.

If you would like to schedule a training for your group, business, or agency; please reach out to us to schedule.

08/19/2026

Today is the day, come out and see Innovations team at the block party!

08/03/2026

🎉 Exciting News! You Can Now Support Innovations HTC Through Walmart! 🛒💙

We’re excited to share that Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative is now a registered nonprofit with Walmart! Through Walmart’s Spark Good program, you can support our mission while shopping for the items you already purchase. Walmart offers ways for customers to give back to local nonprofits through donations and community giving initiatives.

Every contribution helps us continue to:
💙 Support survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault
💙 Provide emergency assistance and essential resources
💙 Offer trauma-informed advocacy and case management
💙 Deliver community education and prevention programs
💙 Create pathways toward healing, safety, and self-sufficiency

If you shop at Walmart, consider choosing Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative as your nonprofit of choice and help make a difference with every opportunity to give.

You can find our nonprofit profile here:

07/31/2026

🎙️ Something exciting is coming!

We have some exciting news to share! Our Executive Director recently sat down with Kevin the Brit from 95.3 KGY to talk about the work Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative is doing to support survivors, strengthen our community, and raise awareness about human trafficking.

📻 The interview will air on Monday, August 3, 2026!

Be sure to tune in and hear more about our mission, the impact of survivor-centered services, and what's ahead for Innovations HTC.

Stay tuned for more details—and thank you for standing with us as we continue to bring hope, healing, and awareness to our community. 💙